Freak Show (film)
| Freak Show | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Trudie Styler |
| Starring | Alex Lawther Abigail Breslin Bette Midler AnnaSophia Robb Ian Nelson Lorraine Toussaint Laverne Cox |
| Cinematography | Dante Spinotti |
Production companies | Flower Films Maven Pictures |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Freak Show is an upcoming American LGBT drama film directed by Trudie Styler and written by Patrick J. Clifton & Beth Rigazio, based on the novel of same name by James St. James. The film stars Alex Lawther, Abigail Breslin, Bette Midler, AnnaSophia Robb, Ian Nelson, Lorraine Toussaint, and Laverne Cox.
Cast
- Alex Lawther as Billy Bloom, a funny, good-hearted teen and the new student at an ultra-conservative high school.[1]
- Eddie Schweighardt as young Billy Bloom
- Abigail Breslin as Lynette, the head cheerleader and high school queen bee, and Billy's rival.[2][3]
- Bette Midler as Muv, Billy's mother.[4]
- Larry Pine as Billy's father.[2]
- AnnaSophia Robb as "Blah Blah Blah".[4][5]
- Ian Nelson as Billy's friend "Flip".[4]
- Lorraine Toussaint as Flossie, Billy's nanny.[4]
- Laverne Cox as Felicia, a reporter.[2]
- Willa Fitzgerald[2]
- Celia Weston
Production
On October 2, 2015, it was announced that Trudie Styler would make her directorial debut with the young adult LGBT film Freak Show, based on the novel of same name by James St. James.[4] Patrick J. Clifton & Beth Rigazio adapted the novel, while producers on the film would be Celine Rattray, Charlotte Ubben, and Styler through Maven Pictures along with Drew Barrymore and Nancy Juvonen's Flower Films, and Jeffrey Coulter and Bryan Rabin.[4]
Principal photography on the film began on October 27, 2015 in New York City.[6][2]
References
- ^ Jaafar, Ali (October 20, 2015). "Alex Lawther Set To Topline Trudie Styler's 'Freak Show'". deadline.com. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e McNary, Dave (October 29, 2015). "Abigail Breslin, Laverne Cox Join LGBT Film 'Freak Show'". variety.com. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
- ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (November 23, 2015). "Abigail Breslin Lands Lead Role In 'Freak Show' Movie". deadline.com. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f Busch, Anita (October 2, 2015). "Trudie Styler To Direct Bette Midler, Others In LGBT Film 'Freak Show'". deadline.com. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5089534/fullcredits
- ^ "On the Set for 10/30/15: Keanu Reeves Starts on John Wick Sequel, Seth Rogen and Zac Efron Wrap Up Neighbors 2". ssninsider.com. October 30, 2015. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
External links
- Freak Show at IMDb
- Upcoming films
- American films
- Directorial debut films
- Films shot in New York City
- Films set in New York City
- High school films
- Flower Films films
- LGBT-related drama films
- American LGBT-related films
- 2010s LGBT-related films
- American drama films
- 2010s drama films
- American comedy-drama films
- 2010s comedy-drama films