Draft:Hot Mess (upcoming film)
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| Hot Mess | |
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| Directed by | Katie Locke O'Brien |
| Written by | Gabrielle D'Amico |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | Emma Roberts |
| Distributed by | Vertical Entertainment |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Hot Mess is an upcoming comedy film directed by Katie Locke O'Brien (in her directorial debut) and written by Gabrielle D'Amico.
Premise[edit]
Following a meltdown on a popular American dating program, Laurel Mack faces a humiliating task of returning to her hometown. Unable to find love on the show, Laurel's current situation involves: residing in her parents' basement, lack of friends, frequently encountering her unhappy ex-partner, and enduring relentless ridicule from those who witnessed her embarrassing public breakdown.[1]
Cast[edit]
- Emma Roberts as Laurel Mack[1]
Production[edit]
In May 2023, Hot Mess was reported to be in pre-production with Katie Locke O'Brien signed on to direct in her directorial debut, from a screenplay by Gabrielle D'Amico. Emma Roberts was cast in the lead role. Principal photography was scheduled for a January 2024 shoot in Los Angeles[1][2]
Release[edit]
At the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, the North American distribution rights was purchased by Vertical Entertainment.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Ravindran, Manori (May 9, 2023). "Emma Roberts to Headline Comedy Hot Mess". Variety. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ Sinha, Shivangi (October 17, 2023). "Hot Mess: Emma Roberts' Comedy Drama Scheduled to Commence Filming in Los Angeles in January 2024". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (May 25, 2023). "Vertical Pre-Buys Emma Roberts Comedy Hot Mess Out Of Cannes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 29, 2023.