When the late, legendary filmmaker William Friedkin called Kiefer Sutherland to gauge his interest in playing the lead in the Showtime and Paramount+ film The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, the actor hung up almost immediately. But not because he wasn’t interested in working with the director he’d long revered, Sutherland explained. “I thought it was one of my friends making a joke.”
During Sutherland’s appearance at Deadline’s Contenders Television panel alongside producers Annabelle Dunne and Matt Parker, Sutherland revealed that Friedkin had exerted a powerful influence on his professional path from an early age.
“William Freakin was responsible for me,” Sutherland said of his desire to work in film. “I was working as a theater actor – I was only 15, 16 years old in Toronto, Canada. My mother was a great theater actor. It’s the community I grew up in and I was very dedicated to. That was...
During Sutherland’s appearance at Deadline’s Contenders Television panel alongside producers Annabelle Dunne and Matt Parker, Sutherland revealed that Friedkin had exerted a powerful influence on his professional path from an early age.
“William Freakin was responsible for me,” Sutherland said of his desire to work in film. “I was working as a theater actor – I was only 15, 16 years old in Toronto, Canada. My mother was a great theater actor. It’s the community I grew up in and I was very dedicated to. That was...
- 4/13/2024
- by Scott Huver
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO has released the official trailer and key art for the original documentary Aka Mr. Chow, directed by Nick Hooker (HBO’s “AgnelIi”), produced by Academy Award®-nominated Diane Quon (“Minding The Gap”), executive produced, written, and edited by Emmy®-winning editor Jean Tsien, and executive produced by Emmy®-nominated Graydon Carter and Annabelle Dunne (HBO’s “Everything Is Copy”). The film debuts Sunday, October 22 (9:00-10:30 p.m. Et/Pt) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. Synopsis: Aka Mr. Chow details the vibrant and varied life of Michael Chow. Born Zhou Yinghua in 1930s Shanghai, he would use creativity to triumph over childhood trauma, personal loss, and ... Read more...
- 10/6/2023
- by Thomas Miller
- Seat42F
The incredible life and career of artist and restaurateur Michael Chow is the focus of the HBO Original documentary aka Mr. Chow. Directed by Nick Hooker (AgnelIi), the documentary features interviews with Mr. Chow as well as artists Peter Blake, Julian Schnabel, and Ed Ruscha, and family members Cecilia Zhou, Maximillian Chow, China Chow, and Vanessa Chow.
“My father was completely an artist. Revolutionized the Beijing Opera,” recalls Michael Chow. “He said to me, ‘Wherever you go, always remember, you are Chinese.'”
Jean Tsien wrote, edited, and executive produced the intimate look at Michael Chow’s amazing life. Graydon Carter, Annabelle Dunne, Pulse Films’ Marisa Clifford and Miranda Soto, and HBO’s Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, and Sara Rodriguez executive produced.
aka Mr. Chow premieres on October 22, 2023 at 9pm Et/Pt.
The Plot, Courtesy of HBO:
aka Mr. Chow details the vibrant and varied life of Michael Chow. Born Zhou Yinghua in 1930s Shanghai,...
“My father was completely an artist. Revolutionized the Beijing Opera,” recalls Michael Chow. “He said to me, ‘Wherever you go, always remember, you are Chinese.'”
Jean Tsien wrote, edited, and executive produced the intimate look at Michael Chow’s amazing life. Graydon Carter, Annabelle Dunne, Pulse Films’ Marisa Clifford and Miranda Soto, and HBO’s Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, and Sara Rodriguez executive produced.
aka Mr. Chow premieres on October 22, 2023 at 9pm Et/Pt.
The Plot, Courtesy of HBO:
aka Mr. Chow details the vibrant and varied life of Michael Chow. Born Zhou Yinghua in 1930s Shanghai,...
- 10/6/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
‘The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial’ Trailer: William Friedkin’s Swan Song Is a Military Courtroom Drama
William Friedkin’s final feature “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial” is debuting on Showtime.
Friedkin, who died in August 2023 at age 87, wrote and directed the adaptation of Herman Wouk’s 1953 play, itself adapted from his own Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. The film version, which takes place entirely inside a courtroom, follows a U.S. naval first officer (Jake Lacy) standing trial for orchestrating a mutiny after his captain (Kiefer Sutherland). The captain showed signs of becoming unstable and, the first office alleges, jeopardized the lives of his crew. Jason Clarke portrays skeptical naval lawyer Barney Greenwald who agrees to defend Lacy’s character, Lt. Steve Maryk.
As the trial progresses, Greenwald becomes increasingly concerned and questions if the events aboard the Caine were deemed a true mutiny or simply the courageous acts of a group of sailors who did not trust their unstable leader.
Monica Raymund, Lewis Pullman, Jay Duplass, Tom Riley,...
Friedkin, who died in August 2023 at age 87, wrote and directed the adaptation of Herman Wouk’s 1953 play, itself adapted from his own Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. The film version, which takes place entirely inside a courtroom, follows a U.S. naval first officer (Jake Lacy) standing trial for orchestrating a mutiny after his captain (Kiefer Sutherland). The captain showed signs of becoming unstable and, the first office alleges, jeopardized the lives of his crew. Jason Clarke portrays skeptical naval lawyer Barney Greenwald who agrees to defend Lacy’s character, Lt. Steve Maryk.
As the trial progresses, Greenwald becomes increasingly concerned and questions if the events aboard the Caine were deemed a true mutiny or simply the courageous acts of a group of sailors who did not trust their unstable leader.
Monica Raymund, Lewis Pullman, Jay Duplass, Tom Riley,...
- 9/21/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
HBO has set an October premiere for Aka Mr. Chow, the original documentary film directed by Nick Hooker (HBO’s AgnelIi). The film debuts Sunday, October 22 at 9 Pm on HBO and will be streaming on Max.
Produced by Oscar-nominated Diane Quon (Minding The Gap), executive produced, written, and edited by Emmy-winning editor Jean Tsien, and executive produced by Emmy-nominated Graydon Carter and Annabelle Dunne (HBO’s Everything Is Copy), Aka Mr. Chow details the life of Michael Chow. Born Zhou Yinghua in 1930s Shanghai, he would use creativity to triumph over childhood trauma, personal loss, and systemic prejudice, growing up to become the actor and artist before inventing a new identity, Mr. Chow, when he opens the first of his iconic restaurants. Having found fame and fortune in the West, Mr. Chow celebrates his Chinese roots and finds catharsis by returning to painting, reemerging as the artist M.
Produced by Oscar-nominated Diane Quon (Minding The Gap), executive produced, written, and edited by Emmy-winning editor Jean Tsien, and executive produced by Emmy-nominated Graydon Carter and Annabelle Dunne (HBO’s Everything Is Copy), Aka Mr. Chow details the life of Michael Chow. Born Zhou Yinghua in 1930s Shanghai, he would use creativity to triumph over childhood trauma, personal loss, and systemic prejudice, growing up to become the actor and artist before inventing a new identity, Mr. Chow, when he opens the first of his iconic restaurants. Having found fame and fortune in the West, Mr. Chow celebrates his Chinese roots and finds catharsis by returning to painting, reemerging as the artist M.
- 9/20/2023
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Guillermo del Toro is determined to land a cinematic release for William Friedkin's final movie 'The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial'.The 58-year-old filmmaker served as an assistant director on the legal drama that is set for release on the streaming service Paramount+ next month but feels it should be shown in cinemas in honour of Friedkin – who died at the age of 87 last month.Del Toro tweeted: "I know it's not the 'model' for a streamer but this is Friedkin's final film. Can we get a theatrical run?"No matter if it's a limited one. Just respect for a master."The movie's producer Annabelle Dunne says it was a "joy" to have the 'Hellboy' director on set – particularly as Friedkin required a back-up director in order to get the project financed.She said: "It was a joy for all of us, including the actors, to have his presence there.
- 9/8/2023
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Guillermo del Toro is determined to have late director William Friedkin’s final film reach theaters.
Friedkin’s “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial,” which del Toro served as an assistant director on, premiered at the Venice Film Festival and is set to debut on streaming platform Paramount+ later this year, as well as screen on Showtime.
“I know it’s not the ‘model’ for a streamer but this is Friedkin’s final film. Can we get a theatrical run?” del Toro tweeted. “No matter if it is a limited one. Just respect for a master.”
Friedkin died at age 87 in August 2023. The Oscar-winning “Exorcist” and “French Connection” director adapted Hermon Wouk’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play for “The Caine Mutiny Court Martial” as his last film. Kiefer Sutherland stars as a Lt. Commander who stands trial for mutiny after taking over a ship from its captain who was acting mentally unstable and endangering his crew.
Friedkin’s “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial,” which del Toro served as an assistant director on, premiered at the Venice Film Festival and is set to debut on streaming platform Paramount+ later this year, as well as screen on Showtime.
“I know it’s not the ‘model’ for a streamer but this is Friedkin’s final film. Can we get a theatrical run?” del Toro tweeted. “No matter if it is a limited one. Just respect for a master.”
Friedkin died at age 87 in August 2023. The Oscar-winning “Exorcist” and “French Connection” director adapted Hermon Wouk’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play for “The Caine Mutiny Court Martial” as his last film. Kiefer Sutherland stars as a Lt. Commander who stands trial for mutiny after taking over a ship from its captain who was acting mentally unstable and endangering his crew.
- 9/7/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Republic Pictures President Dan Cohen and producer Annabelle Dunne were among the main representatives of William Friedkin’s last film The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial at its posthumous world premiere at the Venice Film Festival over the weekend.
Taking place less than a month after Friedkin died at the age of 87 on August 7, it was an emotional night for both.
Alongside tributes from this year’s jury president Damien Chazelle and Venice director Alberto Barbera, Dunne took to the stage to share anecdotes, including how Guillermo del Toro and J.J. Abrams became involved as back-up directors after Friedkin’s age made it impossible to secure a completion bond.
Deadline caught up with the pair on the terrace of the Venice Lido’s Excelsior Hotel the next day, ahead of a screening of Friedkin’s The Exorcist in Venice Classics.
“It was really emotional for everybody. It was important to us that...
Taking place less than a month after Friedkin died at the age of 87 on August 7, it was an emotional night for both.
Alongside tributes from this year’s jury president Damien Chazelle and Venice director Alberto Barbera, Dunne took to the stage to share anecdotes, including how Guillermo del Toro and J.J. Abrams became involved as back-up directors after Friedkin’s age made it impossible to secure a completion bond.
Deadline caught up with the pair on the terrace of the Venice Lido’s Excelsior Hotel the next day, ahead of a screening of Friedkin’s The Exorcist in Venice Classics.
“It was really emotional for everybody. It was important to us that...
- 9/6/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
William Friedkin’s last film The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial will make its U.S. premiere on October 6 on Paramount+ with Showtime.
This will be followed by a linear release on the Showtime network on October 8.
The U.S. launch follows the movie’s Out of Competition world premiere at the Venice Film Festival over the weekend, less than a month after Friedkin died at the age of who died at age 87 on August 7.
The courtroom drama revolves around the trial of a young first Officer for orchestrating a mutiny on a U.S Navy minesweeper operating in the Persian Gulf in 2022, he becomes convinced that its veteran, disciplinarian captain is mentally ill.
The high-profile ensemble cast features Kiefer Sutherland, Lance Reddick, Jason Clarke, Jake Lacy, Monica Raymund Lewis Pullman, Jay Duplass and Tom Riley.
The film was accompanied in Venice by producer Annabelle Dunne, editor Darrin Navarro and Dan Cohen, president of Republic Pictures,...
This will be followed by a linear release on the Showtime network on October 8.
The U.S. launch follows the movie’s Out of Competition world premiere at the Venice Film Festival over the weekend, less than a month after Friedkin died at the age of who died at age 87 on August 7.
The courtroom drama revolves around the trial of a young first Officer for orchestrating a mutiny on a U.S Navy minesweeper operating in the Persian Gulf in 2022, he becomes convinced that its veteran, disciplinarian captain is mentally ill.
The high-profile ensemble cast features Kiefer Sutherland, Lance Reddick, Jason Clarke, Jake Lacy, Monica Raymund Lewis Pullman, Jay Duplass and Tom Riley.
The film was accompanied in Venice by producer Annabelle Dunne, editor Darrin Navarro and Dan Cohen, president of Republic Pictures,...
- 9/5/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
While it is unfortunate that director William Friedkin could not be in attendance for the world premiere of what turned out to be his final film, The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, that hasn’t stopped behind-the-scenes stories from coming out. As revealed at the Venice International Film Festival, none other than Guillermo del Toro was on set as Friedkin’s backup director.
Speaking in Venice (as per Variety), producer Annabelle Dunne said, “That’s very common, Hollywood is ageist.” She added that she ran the idea by Friedkin ahead of filming The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, who mulled it over before telling her, “Ok, honey I have the guy. Get a pen: it’s Guillermo Del Toro, you got that?” According to Dunne, del Toro was adamant about being on set every day, no matter what his duties were (or weren’t). “It was joy for all of us, including the actors,...
Speaking in Venice (as per Variety), producer Annabelle Dunne said, “That’s very common, Hollywood is ageist.” She added that she ran the idea by Friedkin ahead of filming The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, who mulled it over before telling her, “Ok, honey I have the guy. Get a pen: it’s Guillermo Del Toro, you got that?” According to Dunne, del Toro was adamant about being on set every day, no matter what his duties were (or weren’t). “It was joy for all of us, including the actors,...
- 9/5/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
William Friedkin had Guillermo del Toro backing him up on his final outing.
At the Venice premiere of the late director’s last film, “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial”, producer Annabelle Dunne revealed del Toro acted as “back-up director” on the project.
Read More: ‘The Exorcist’ Stars Ellen Burstyn And Linda Blair Praise William Friedkin For His ‘Genius’ Talent After His Death At 87 Years Old
“That’s very common, Hollywood is ageist,” Dunne said of the contractual need for the 87-year-old filmmaker to have a back-up, according to Variety, adding that she was going to reveal a “state secret.”
Recalling how she let Friedkin know about the requirement, the director told her, “Let me think about that.”
The next day, he called her back and said, “Ok, honey I have the guy. Get a pen: it’s Guillermo Del Toro, you got that?”
Dunne called up the Oscar-winning “Shape of Water” director,...
At the Venice premiere of the late director’s last film, “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial”, producer Annabelle Dunne revealed del Toro acted as “back-up director” on the project.
Read More: ‘The Exorcist’ Stars Ellen Burstyn And Linda Blair Praise William Friedkin For His ‘Genius’ Talent After His Death At 87 Years Old
“That’s very common, Hollywood is ageist,” Dunne said of the contractual need for the 87-year-old filmmaker to have a back-up, according to Variety, adding that she was going to reveal a “state secret.”
Recalling how she let Friedkin know about the requirement, the director told her, “Let me think about that.”
The next day, he called her back and said, “Ok, honey I have the guy. Get a pen: it’s Guillermo Del Toro, you got that?”
Dunne called up the Oscar-winning “Shape of Water” director,...
- 9/5/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Damien Chazelle paid tribute to late great director William Friedkin on Sunday in a moving speech at the Venice Film Festival where Friedkin’s last film “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial” premiered out-of-competition to warm applause.
Friedkin, who died on Aug. 7 in Los Angeles at age 87, completed the film – which stars Kiefer Sutherland as Lt. Commander Queeg who stands trial for mutiny for taking command from a ship captain he feels is acting in a mentally unstable way that is endangering both the ship and its crew – shortly before passing,
“When I first became aware of the name Billy Friedkin I was a child, and the name itself filled me with fear,” said Chazelle, who is presiding over this year’s Venice jury.
“I probably had ‘The Exorcist’ in my mind. I hadn’t see the film yet, but I’d seen the letters written in that typeface, and the sound...
Friedkin, who died on Aug. 7 in Los Angeles at age 87, completed the film – which stars Kiefer Sutherland as Lt. Commander Queeg who stands trial for mutiny for taking command from a ship captain he feels is acting in a mentally unstable way that is endangering both the ship and its crew – shortly before passing,
“When I first became aware of the name Billy Friedkin I was a child, and the name itself filled me with fear,” said Chazelle, who is presiding over this year’s Venice jury.
“I probably had ‘The Exorcist’ in my mind. I hadn’t see the film yet, but I’d seen the letters written in that typeface, and the sound...
- 9/3/2023
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
The late William Friedkin’s last project, The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, will have its world premiere out of competition at the Venice Film Festival this evening. This afternoon, collaborators on the Showtime/Paramount Global film including producer Annabelle Dunne and editor Darrin Navarro, offered insight into Friedkin’s style of working and what it was like during the shoot. Dunne also spilled more details about Guillermo del Toro’s involvement in the project.
Friedkin, who died at age 87 on August 7, adapted the film from Herman Wouk’s play which revolves around the trial of a U.S. Naval First Officer for orchestrating a mutiny after his captain starts to show signs of becoming unhinged, jeopardizing the lives of his crew.
The ensemble cast features Kiefer Sutherland, Jason Clarke, Jake Lacy, Monica Raymund Lewis Pullman, Jay Duplass, Tom Riley and the late Lance Reddick.
Friedkin, Dunne told the Venice press corps today,...
Friedkin, who died at age 87 on August 7, adapted the film from Herman Wouk’s play which revolves around the trial of a U.S. Naval First Officer for orchestrating a mutiny after his captain starts to show signs of becoming unhinged, jeopardizing the lives of his crew.
The ensemble cast features Kiefer Sutherland, Jason Clarke, Jake Lacy, Monica Raymund Lewis Pullman, Jay Duplass, Tom Riley and the late Lance Reddick.
Friedkin, Dunne told the Venice press corps today,...
- 9/3/2023
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Guillermo Del Toro acted as back-up director for his friend, the late great William Friedkin, during the shoot of Friedkin’s last movie “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial” which world premieres on Sunday at the Venice Film Festival.
Friedkin, who died on Aug. 7 in Los Angeles at age 87, contractually needed a back up in order for the movie to be made, “That’s very common, Hollywood is ageist,” said producer Annabelle Dunne who decided to reveal what until now had been a “state secret” and recounted that when she raised this issue with Friedkin he said: “let me think about that.”
Friedkin then called her the next day and said: “Ok, honey I have the guy. Get a pen: it’s Guillermo Del Toro, you got that?
When Dunne called Del Toro, who at the time, was promoting his “Pinocchio,” he told her: “I am going to come to set every...
Friedkin, who died on Aug. 7 in Los Angeles at age 87, contractually needed a back up in order for the movie to be made, “That’s very common, Hollywood is ageist,” said producer Annabelle Dunne who decided to reveal what until now had been a “state secret” and recounted that when she raised this issue with Friedkin he said: “let me think about that.”
Friedkin then called her the next day and said: “Ok, honey I have the guy. Get a pen: it’s Guillermo Del Toro, you got that?
When Dunne called Del Toro, who at the time, was promoting his “Pinocchio,” he told her: “I am going to come to set every...
- 9/3/2023
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Paramount+ has announced it will premiere William Friedkin’s last film The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial in all international markets where the service is currently live.
The territories included in the operation are the UK, Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean, Australia, Italy, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, France and South Korea.
The American legal drama, directed by Friedkin, who also wrote the screenplay from the play by Herman Wouk, world premieres Out of Competition at the Venice Film Festival on Sunday evening. Producer AnnaBelle Dunne teased the deal in the morning press conference for the film.
The film was completed prior to Friedkin’s death on August 7, and it also marks a posthumous release for Wouk and cast member Lance Reddick, who died in 2019 and 2023 respectively
The drama revolves around the trial of a U.S. Naval First Officer for orchestrating a mutiny after his captain starts to show signs of becoming unhinged,...
The territories included in the operation are the UK, Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean, Australia, Italy, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, France and South Korea.
The American legal drama, directed by Friedkin, who also wrote the screenplay from the play by Herman Wouk, world premieres Out of Competition at the Venice Film Festival on Sunday evening. Producer AnnaBelle Dunne teased the deal in the morning press conference for the film.
The film was completed prior to Friedkin’s death on August 7, and it also marks a posthumous release for Wouk and cast member Lance Reddick, who died in 2019 and 2023 respectively
The drama revolves around the trial of a U.S. Naval First Officer for orchestrating a mutiny after his captain starts to show signs of becoming unhinged,...
- 9/3/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
“The Exorcist” and “The French Connection” auteur William Friedkin is gearing up to direct his first film in five years, an adaptation of the play “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial,” and “24” star Kiefer Sutherland is in talks to star in the film, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.
Sutherland would play Lt. Commander Queeg in the film, which is an adaptation of the two-act play by Herman Wouk, itself based on Wouk’s own Pulitzer Prize-winning novel from 1951 “The Caine Mutiny.” And the screenplay for Friedkin’s film is in fact from Wouk himself, a 50-year-old draft based on the original source material, with Friedkin making revisions.
“The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial” in particular only shows the court martial scene from the larger story, and it puts the audience in the position of the jury as we only know what’s said in the trial, none of the events that led to the mutiny.
Sutherland would play Lt. Commander Queeg in the film, which is an adaptation of the two-act play by Herman Wouk, itself based on Wouk’s own Pulitzer Prize-winning novel from 1951 “The Caine Mutiny.” And the screenplay for Friedkin’s film is in fact from Wouk himself, a 50-year-old draft based on the original source material, with Friedkin making revisions.
“The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial” in particular only shows the court martial scene from the larger story, and it puts the audience in the position of the jury as we only know what’s said in the trial, none of the events that led to the mutiny.
- 8/29/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Exclusive: William Friedkin has been plenty selective in the films he directs, but the heralded helmer of The French Connection, The Exorcist, To Live and Die in L.A. and others has found both a script and a star he could not resist.
Kiefer Sutherland will star as Lt. Commander Queeg in The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, using a 50-year-old play script written by Herman Wouk from his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. It is being plotted for a January start, and casting is just getting underway. Annabelle Dunne and Matt Parker are producing. Sutherland’s deal is being finalized.
“I’ve looked at a lot of scripts in the last 10 years, and I haven’t seen anything I really wanted to do,” said Friedkin, who most recently directed 2011’s stylish noir drama Killer Joe starring Matthew McConaughey. “But I think about it a lot, and it occurred to me that could be...
Kiefer Sutherland will star as Lt. Commander Queeg in The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, using a 50-year-old play script written by Herman Wouk from his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. It is being plotted for a January start, and casting is just getting underway. Annabelle Dunne and Matt Parker are producing. Sutherland’s deal is being finalized.
“I’ve looked at a lot of scripts in the last 10 years, and I haven’t seen anything I really wanted to do,” said Friedkin, who most recently directed 2011’s stylish noir drama Killer Joe starring Matthew McConaughey. “But I think about it a lot, and it occurred to me that could be...
- 8/29/2022
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO has released the trailer and premiere date for its upcoming documentary “Fake Famous,” which explores the world of social media influencers by turning nobodies into internet-famous somebodies.
Directed and produced by tech journalist Nick Bilton, the documentary follows three Angelenos — aspiring actress Dominique, fashion designer Chris and real estate assistant Wylie — who attempt to become influencers by purchasing fake followers and bots to boost engagement on their posts.
According to HBO, “the newly made influencers discover both the wonders and costs of this unlikely, immersive lifestyle.”
The documentary also features interviews with New York Times technology reporter Taylor Lorenz, Liz Eswein of the hugely popular @newyorkcity Instagram account, Bloomberg technology reporter Sarah Frier and Justine Bateman, author of “Fame: The Hijacking of Reality.”
“Fake Famous” premieres Tuesday, Feb. 2 on HBO and HBO Max.
It is produced by HBO Documentary Films in association with Consolidated Documentaries Bilton is writer, director and producer.
Directed and produced by tech journalist Nick Bilton, the documentary follows three Angelenos — aspiring actress Dominique, fashion designer Chris and real estate assistant Wylie — who attempt to become influencers by purchasing fake followers and bots to boost engagement on their posts.
According to HBO, “the newly made influencers discover both the wonders and costs of this unlikely, immersive lifestyle.”
The documentary also features interviews with New York Times technology reporter Taylor Lorenz, Liz Eswein of the hugely popular @newyorkcity Instagram account, Bloomberg technology reporter Sarah Frier and Justine Bateman, author of “Fame: The Hijacking of Reality.”
“Fake Famous” premieres Tuesday, Feb. 2 on HBO and HBO Max.
It is produced by HBO Documentary Films in association with Consolidated Documentaries Bilton is writer, director and producer.
- 1/21/2021
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Netflix is adding two new documentaries to its crowded 2017 roster: “Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold.” and “Voyeur,” both of which will premiere at the 55th New York Film Festival and launch globally on Netflix later this year.
Read More:Documentary, Now: Three Rock Stars Who Run The Fast-Changing Nonfiction World
Author Joan Didion’s nephew, actor-director-producer Griffin Dunne, has been laboring on this portrait of his aunt for years. The film spans more than 50 years of essays, novels, screenplays, and criticism, as Didion chronicled America’s cultural and political tides, from the literati scene of New York in the 1950s and early ’60s to her home state of California, where she wrote “Slouching Toward Bethlehem” and “The White Album” and such film scripts as “The Panic in Needle Park.”
Dunne unearths a trove of archival footage and interviews his aunt at length about the many people she met and...
Read More:Documentary, Now: Three Rock Stars Who Run The Fast-Changing Nonfiction World
Author Joan Didion’s nephew, actor-director-producer Griffin Dunne, has been laboring on this portrait of his aunt for years. The film spans more than 50 years of essays, novels, screenplays, and criticism, as Didion chronicled America’s cultural and political tides, from the literati scene of New York in the 1950s and early ’60s to her home state of California, where she wrote “Slouching Toward Bethlehem” and “The White Album” and such film scripts as “The Panic in Needle Park.”
Dunne unearths a trove of archival footage and interviews his aunt at length about the many people she met and...
- 8/23/2017
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
Netflix is adding two new documentaries to its crowded 2017 roster: “Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold.” and “Voyeur,” both of which will premiere at the 55th New York Film Festival and launch globally on Netflix later this year.
Read More:Documentary, Now: Three Rock Stars Who Run The Fast-Changing Nonfiction World
Author Joan Didion’s nephew, actor-director-producer Griffin Dunne, has been laboring on this portrait of his aunt for years. The film spans more than 50 years of essays, novels, screenplays, and criticism, as Didion chronicled America’s cultural and political tides, from the literati scene of New York in the 1950s and early ’60s to her home state of California, where she wrote “Slouching Toward Bethlehem” and “The White Album” and such film scripts as “The Panic in Needle Park.”
Dunne unearths a trove of archival footage and interviews his aunt at length about the many people she met and...
Read More:Documentary, Now: Three Rock Stars Who Run The Fast-Changing Nonfiction World
Author Joan Didion’s nephew, actor-director-producer Griffin Dunne, has been laboring on this portrait of his aunt for years. The film spans more than 50 years of essays, novels, screenplays, and criticism, as Didion chronicled America’s cultural and political tides, from the literati scene of New York in the 1950s and early ’60s to her home state of California, where she wrote “Slouching Toward Bethlehem” and “The White Album” and such film scripts as “The Panic in Needle Park.”
Dunne unearths a trove of archival footage and interviews his aunt at length about the many people she met and...
- 8/23/2017
- by Anne Thompson
- Thompson on Hollywood
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