The Disaster Artist
Based on the true story of one movie so bad it became infamous.
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A warm, energetic comedy-drama about an unlikely friendship forged through shared artistic ambition and delusion in Hollywood, told with affectionate humor and behind-the-scenes charm.
An aspiring actor in Hollywood meets an enigmatic stranger by the name of Tommy Wiseau, the meeting leads the actor down a path nobody could have predicted; creating the worst movie ever made.
Essence
Ensemble
Dave Franco
Greg / 'Mark'
James Franco
Tommy / 'Johnny'
Seth Rogen
Sandy
Ari Graynor
Juliette / 'Lisa'
Alison Brie
Amber
Jacki Weaver
Carolyn / 'Claudette'
Paul Scheer
Raphael
Zac Efron
Dan / 'Chris-R'
Josh Hutcherson
Philip / 'Denny'
June Diane Raphael
Robyn / 'Michelle'
Megan Mullally
Mrs. Sestero
Jason Mantzoukas
Peter
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