Joy Ride (2023 film)
| Untitled Adele Lim film | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Adele Lim |
| Screenplay by | |
| Story by |
|
| Produced by |
|
| Starring |
|
Production companies | |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Screenwriter Adele Lim is set to make her feature directorial debut on an untitled American comedy film for Lionsgate and Point Grey Pictures.
Premise
The film follows the journey of four Asian-American women traveling through Asia in search of one of their birth mothers.
Cast
- Ashley Park
- Sherry Cola
- Stephanie Hsu
- Sabrina Wu
- Desmond Chiam as Clarence
- Alexander Hodge as Todd
- Chris Pang
Production
On August 9, 2018, it was announced that Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg were in negotiations to partner with Lionsgate through their production company Point Grey Pictures in a first-look deal to develop film and television projects.[1] On July 9, 2021, it was announced that screenwriter Adele Lim would make her feature directorial debut on an untitled R-rated comedy film from that deal, with Ashley Park joining the cast. The film was written by Cherry Chevapravatdumrong and Teresa Hsiao, based on a story they developed with Lim. Chevapravatdumrong, Hsiao, and Lim also produce alongside Rogen, Goldberg, James Weaver, and Josh Fagen. In a statement, Lim said, "This journey began with me, Cherry, and Teresa wanting to tell a story with characters who look like us, about women who are messy and thirsty, but have so much heart. Point Grey and Lionsgate have been incredible allies and partners from day one, and I am thrilled to be making my directing debut with them on a story that's so special to me."[2]
In August 2021, Sherry Cola and Stephanie Hsu were added to the cast.[3][4] In September, it was reported that Sabrina Wu would star as the fourth and final lead in the film.[5] Filming began by October, with Desmond Chiam, Alexander Hodge, and Chris Pang joining the cast.[6] On October 7, a lewd playground serving as a set for the film was spotted in Maple Ridge, British Columbia.[7]
References
- ^ McNary, Dave (August 9, 2019). "Lionsgate in Talks With Seth Rogen's Point Grey for First-Look Deal (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on October 6, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
- ^ McNary, Dave; Lang, Brent (July 9, 2021). "Adele Lim Directing Ashley Park in Untitled R-Rated Comedy for Lionsgate, Point Grey (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on October 6, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
- ^ Lang, Brent (August 9, 2021). "'Good Trouble' Star Sherry Cola Joins Adele Lim's R-Rated Comedy". Variety. Archived from the original on October 6, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; August 12, 2021 suggested (help) - ^ Grobar, Matt (August 20, 2021). "'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel's Stephanie Hsu Boards Lionsgate Comedy From Director Adele Lim". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 6, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 17, 2021). "Stand-Up Comedian Sabrina Wu Joins Adele Lim Comedy Movie From Lionsgate & Point Grey". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 6, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (October 5, 2021). "Desmond Chiam, Alexander Hodge & Chris Pang Board Adele Lim Comedy From Lionsgate & Point Grey". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 6, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
- ^ Gittins, Susan (October 7, 2021). "Asian Comedy JFC Leans Into Raunchy Side With R-Rated Children's Playground Makeover". Hollywood North Buzz. Archived from the original on October 9, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
