Somebody I Used to Know
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| Directed by | Dave Franco |
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| Cinematography | Brian Lannin |
| Edited by | Ernie Gilbert |
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| Distributed by | Amazon Studios |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Somebody I Used to Know is an upcoming 2023 American romantic comedy film co-written and directed by Dave Franco. The film stars Alison Brie, Jay Ellis and Kiersey Clemons. It will be released on Prime Video on February 10, 2023.
Plot
On a trip to her hometown, workaholic Ally reunites with her ex-boyfriend Sean, which makes her question her life choices. This feeling is exacerbated when she meets Cassidy, a younger woman who reminds her of the person she used to be.[1]
Cast
- Alison Brie as Ally
- Jay Ellis as Sean
- Kiersey Clemons as Cassidy
- Julie Hagerty as Libby
- Haley Joel Osment as Jeremy
- Amy Sedaris as Deedee
- Danny Pudi as Benny
- Zoë Chao as Ramona
- Evan Jonigkeit as Chef Jamie
- Olga Merediz as Joanne
- Ayden Mayeri as Kayla
- Kelvin Yu as Christian
Production
In August 2021, it was announced that Alison Brie, Jay Ellis and Kiersey Clemons had joined the cast of the film, with Dave Franco directing from a screenplay he wrote alongside Brie, with Amazon Studios set to distribute.[2] In September 2021, Julie Hagerty, Haley Joel Osment, Amy Sedaris, Danny Pudi, Zoë Chao, Evan Jonigkeit, Olga Merediz, Ayden Mayeri and Kelvin Yu joined the cast of the film.[3]
Principal photography began in and around Portland, Oregon in September 2021.[4][5] In August 2022, Brie stated that post-production had wrapped and the film was finished.[6] Franco said the film was inspired by '80s and '90s romantic comedies.[7]
Release
The film will be released on February 10, 2023.[8]
References
- ^ Rubin, Rebecca (30 August 2021). "Dave Franco to Direct Alison Brie, Jay Ellis and Kiersey Clemons in Amazon's Romantic Comedy 'Somebody I Used To Know'". Variety. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (August 30, 2021). "Dave Franco Sets 'Somebody I Used To Know' As Next Directing Job At Amazon; Alison Brie, Jay Ellis and Kiersey Clemons To Star". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (September 29, 2021). "Julie Hagerty, Haley Joel Osment, More Round Out Cast Of Dave Franco's 'Somebody I Used To Know' At Amazon". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
- ^ Turnquist, Kristi (September 29, 2021). "Filming in Oregon: Alison Brie stars in a romantic comedy, and a 'Buffy'-like chiller is coming to Peacock". Oregon Live. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
- ^ Rice, Nicholas (October 7, 2021). "Community Reunion! Alison Brie Poses with Danny Pudi on Set of New Film: 'Feels Like Home'". People. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
- ^ Mahler, Matthew (17 August 2022). "Alison Brie Gives Update on New Movie With Husband Dave Franco". Movieweb. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
- ^ Bergeson, Samantha (12 January 2023). "'Somebody I Used to Know' Trailer: Alison Brie Still Loves Her Ex in Dave Franco Rom-Com". Indiewire. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
- ^ Juneau, Jen (January 12, 2023). "See the Trailer for Alison Brie and Husband Dave Franco's Rom-Com 'Somebody I Used to Know'". People. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
