Phoebe Dynevor, Bridgerton‘s Daphne Basset, has signed on to star in Famous, described as a thriller about the dark side of celebrity. Dynevor has been cast alongside Zac Efron, who was already confirmed to play the lead role in the drama directed by Jody Hill.
“In Famous, Zac Efron (The Iron Claw) will star in dual roles, playing both overzealous fan, Lance Dunkquist, and Hollywood heartthrob, James Jansen,” reads Black Bear and Esmail Corp’s synopsis. “Lance Dunkquist has one asset that’s about to change his life – he has the face of a movie star. And not just any movie star – Lance is the spitting image of a Hollywood icon, James Jansen. Lance is about to travel to Los Angeles to make his dream come true. Lance is going to be famous, no matter what it takes…”
Famous is based on Blake Crouch’s bestseller and is adapted by Chad Hodge. (Hodge previously adapted Crouch’s Wayward Pines and Good Behavior.) Caviar’s Michael Sagol and Esmail Corp’s Sam Esmail and Chad Hamilton are on board as producers. Esmail Corp’s Nick Krishnamurthy and Caviar’s Allison Hironaka are executive producing.
A24 has acquired the domestic release rights to Famous.
Phoebe Dynevor’s credits include Fair Play opposite Alden Ehrenreich, Bank of Dave with Rory Kinnear, and Younger. Zac Efron’s recent films include A Family Affair starring Nicole Kidman, Ricky Stanicky with John Cena, and The Greatest Beer Run Ever alongside Russell Crowe. Director Jody Hill’s resume includes Eastbound & Down, The Righteous Gemstones, Vice Principals, and The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter.
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