The Clapper (film)
| The Clapper | |
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| Directed by | Dito Montiel |
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| Screenplay by | Dito Montiel |
| Based on |
The Clapper by Milton Rokeach |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Michael Barrett |
| Edited by | Jake Pushinsky |
Production company |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Clapper is an upcoming American comedy film written and directed by Dito Montiel, based upon the novel of the same name by Milton Rokeach. It stars Amanda Seyfried, Leah Remini, Ed Helms, Adam Levine, James Ransone, Russell Peters and Tracy Morgan.
Plot
The film will tell about an "infomercial clapper” who gets an opportunity to have his own TV series.
Cast
- Amanda Seyfried as Judy
- Leah Remini as Producer Louise
- Ed Helms as Eddie Krumble
- Adam Levine as Ranter
- James Ransone
- Alan Thicke as Alan Thicke
- Russell Peters as Stillerman
- Tracy Morgan as Chris
- Roger Guenveur Smith as Dr. Rogers B Hay
- Brenda Vaccaro as Ida Krumble
- Mark Cuban as Mark Cuban
- Todd Giebenhain as Tambakis
- Nico Santos as Buffet Person
- P.J. Byrne as Mr. Caldwell
- Billy Blanks as Dr. Rogers B Hay
- Roger Guenveur Smith as Billy Blanks
- Robert Axelrod as
- Wendy Braun as Wendy
- Rob Gronkowski as Rob Gronkowski
- Sara Sampaio as Sarah Sampaio
- Mickey Gooch Jr. as Yugoslavia
Production
In February 2016, it was announced Ed Helms and Amanda Seyfried would star in the film, with Dito Montiel directing the film from a screenplay he wrote, based upon the novel of the same name, Helms, Mike Falbo would serve as producers on the film under their Pacific Electric banner, alongside Robin Schoor.[1] In April 2016, Tracy Morgan joined the cast of the film, with Alex Lebovici and Michael Bien joining as executive producing and Steve Ponce producers under his Oriah Entertainment banner.[2] In May 2016, Russell Peters joined the cast of the film.[3] In June 2016, Adam Levine, Leah Remini, P.J. Byrne, Mickey Gooch Jr., and Brenda Vaccaro joined the cast of the film.[4][5] That same month, Mark Cuban, Rob Gronkowski, and Sara Sampaio joined the cast of the film.[6] In July 2016, Wendy Braun joined the cast of the film.[7]
Filming
Principal photography began in June 2016.[8][9]
References
- ↑ Busch, Anita (February 5, 2016). "Ed Helms, Amanda Seyfried Lead Cast Of Comedy 'The Clapper'". Deadline.com. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
- ↑ Busch, Anita (April 7, 2016). "Tracy Morgan In Talks To Star With Ed Helms In Dito Montiel's 'The Clapper'". Deadline.com. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (May 31, 2016). "Russell Peters Joins Ed Helms, Amanda Seyfried in 'The Clapper'". Variety. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
- ↑ Busch, Anita (June 7, 2016). "'The Voice's Adam Levine Joins Comedy Feature 'The Clapper'". Deadline.com. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
- ↑ Ali, Rasha (June 7, 2016). "Adam Levine Joins Indie Comedy 'The Clapper'". The Wrap. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
- ↑ Busch, Anita (June 20, 2016). "Mark Cuban, Rob "Gronk" Gronkowski & Sara Sampaio Join Comedy 'The Clapper'". Deadline.com. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
- ↑ Pederson, Erik (July 13, 2016). "Michael Trucco & Ryan McPartlin Sail With 'Hunter Killer'; Wendy Braun Joins 'The Clapper'". Deadline.com. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
- ↑ The show must go on: Tracy Morgan keeps busy filming new movie The Clapper as he marks the second anniversary of the fatal accident which came close to taking his life
- ↑ Kristen, Kirby (June 14, 2016). "Animal attraction! Amanda Seyfried and Ed Helms lock lips on set of The Clapper as they are surrounded by barnyard animals". Daily Mail. Retrieved November 22, 2016.