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Famous (film)

Famous is an upcoming American thriller film directed by Jody Hill and written by Chad Hodge, based on the 2010 novel by Blake Crouch. It stars Zac Efron, Phoebe Dynevor, Nicholas Braun, Debby Ryan, Cory Michael Smith, and Bill Pullman.

Synopsis
Lance Dunkquist, a 38-year-old loser, uses his uncanny resemblance to movie star James Jansen to pursue his dreams in New York's avant-garde theater scene and Los Angeles. ==Cast==
Cast
Zac Efron as Lance Dunkquist / James Jansen • Phoebe DynevorNicholas BraunDebby RyanCory Michael SmithBill PullmanStephanie KoenigMekki LeeperDaniel Zovatto ==Production==
Production
Announced in February 2024, the film is adapted for the screen by Chad Hodge from the novel by author Blake Crouch. Sam Esmail will produce along with Chad Hamilton through Esmail Corp while Black Bear would handle international sales. Zac Efron is set to have two roles, playing Hollywood actor James Jansen and his overzealous lookalike fan Lance Dunkquist. In September 2024, Phoebe Dynevor joined the cast of the film. In November 2024, Nicholas Braun, Stephanie Koenig, Debby Ryan, Mekki Leeper and Cory Michael Smith joined the cast, with Daniel Zovatto and Bill Pullman joining in December. Principal photography began on October 30, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia, and was expected to last until December 17. ==Release==
Release
A24 acquired domestic distribution rights to the film in July 2024. ==References==
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