Screen Rant is proud to exclusively announce that Hugo Andre and Lucas A. Ferrara’s new comedy Happier than Larry has entered post-production. The movie is a dark comedy that follows an unfulfilled author who “decides to go on one last adventure on the Isle of Skye before his scheduled death.” Filmed on location in Scotland and shot entirely outdoors, the cast and crew worked tirelessly to capture the island’s breathtaking views and mountainous aesthetic. Check out the first official stills from Happier than Larry below:
The stills, as shown above, highlight the backdrop of the movie as one of its selling points. The main characters and their bickering dynamic is also very good, offering a hint of what’s in store for Happier than Larry. Andre serves as the film’s writer and director, with Ferrara onboard as a producer. Both creatives are well versed In the indie genreWhile working together on the 2023 film, MakeupWhat stars does Mesheter want to star alongside Andre himself.
Happier than Larry Has already received several awards and nominations for his screenplay and is currently a semi-finalist in the Flickrs’ Rhode Island International Film Festival. Kevin Walls (The life of mine), Izzy Harradine, Calvin Crawley and Coral Sinclair were all included in the main workshop.
More about Hugo Andre and Lucas A. Ferrara’s work
Makeup (2023) is a must-watch for indie fans
Makeup Serving as Andre’s feature directorial debut, its heartfelt message makes it a must-watch for fans of the indie genre. The story follows the French food critic, Sacha, who rents a room from a London stockbroker. Although the two have contrasting personalities, Dan finds solace in his new tenant and opens up about his dream of becoming a successful burlesque dancer.
Masheter and Andre both give breathtaking performances, as they show a quiet vulnerability that is often overpowered and difficult to capture in big-budget films. Their emotions can be felt through the screen, lifting the production and bringing the film to unforeseen depths. Makeup was released on June 27, 2023, and is now available to stream on digital.
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Before his first feature, Andre directed shorts such as soul forest, MuseAnd Blind innocence. Currently, Ferrara has served as a producer on over 150 projects, including the non-narrative animated feature, 5000 Space Aliens. Given the results of Andre and Ferrara’s previous collaboration, it is likely that Happier than Larry Will be a one-of-a-kind story full of heart.