Bridgerton Star Phoebe Dynevor joins Zac Efron in the cast of Famous. Dynevor played Daphne Basset in Bridgerton Seasons 1 and 2 and starred in Nice gamewhich received positive reviews praising her performance after its debut at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, along with earning her a BAFTA nomination. She also played the role of Clare in four seasons of the comedy-drama series Juniorwhich featured Hilary Duff and Broadway star Sutton Foster in leading roles.
According to Term, Dynevor will now star alongside Efron Famouswhich sees Efron playing both a Hollywood celebrity, James Jansen, and an obsessive fan, Lance Dunkquist, who bears a striking resemblance to Jansen in the upcoming thriller film. Directed by Jody Hill, the story is adapted from Blake Crouch’s novel of the same name and explores a dark obsession with celebrities. Dynevor’s role in the A24 film has not yet been confirmed.
Will fame be another hit for Blake Crouch?
One of Crouch’s novels had great success as a streaming series
Famous‘ cast continues to take shape on the heels of another Blake Crouch novel being a successful adaptation. Crouch’s science fiction novel, Dark matterwas adapted into an Apple TV+ series starring Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly. The series was well-received and became a streaming hitLeading Apple TV + to renew it for Dark matter Season 2, although Season 1 completely adapted the events of Crouch’s source material.
Famous May continue in Dark matters footsteps and become another hit based on Crouch’s writing. Between her performance in Nice game and its performance in 2023 The Iron Claw, Both Dynevor and Efron are coming off projects that earned them some of the best reviews of their careersMaking them exciting choices to lead the upcoming thriller. Their involvement can help generate more interest in the film as they work to bring Crouch’s story to life.
The gift In front of and behind the camera buds good for Famous To be another hit for Crouch, Dynevor, Efron, Hill, Esmail and everyone involved with the upcoming film.
Another promising sign is that Sam Esmail is among the producers of the film. Esmail was the creator and showrunner for the critically acclaimed show Mr. RobotWhose Tone and themes of duality have similarities to Famous‘ Eerie and thought-provoking story. The gift In front of and behind the camera buds good for Famous To be another hit for Crouch, Dynevor, Efron, Hill, Esmail and everyone involved with the upcoming film.
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Famous
Famous, released in 2023, explores the divergent paths of interracial brothers in the music industry, highlighting their contrasting approaches to life, love and modesty. The film showcases music from rapper Friyie and the Supremes, providing an evocative backdrop to the siblings’ journeys.
- Director
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Jody Hill
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Blake Crouch, Chad Hodge