Jermaine Fowler has joined the cast of the upcoming comedy film “Ricky Stanicky” along with Zac Efron and John Cena. The film is set to be available on Prime Video and has recently acquired the global rights.
The film is a laugh-out-loud comedy about three friends who invent a character to get out of tricky situations, but when their significant others become suspicious, they have to hire an actor to play their fictional friend.
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The film is directed by Peter Farrelly, who has a long history of creating successful comedies, including “Dumb and Dumber” and “Shallow Hal.” He also directed “Kingpin”, “Hall Pass” and “There’s Something About Mary”.
The film is set to begin production this month in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
The script, written by Farrelly, Brian Jarvis and James L. Freeman, is based on an original spec by Jeff Bushnell, with a rewrite by Steve Oedekerk. The production of the film is led by Footloose Productions and Rocket Science, in association with Smart Entertainment.
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Fowler has made a name for himself in the comedy world and has had a number of successful performances on both the big screen and television. He starred in Hulu’s comedy “The Drop” and can be seen alongside Dakota Johnson in the comedy “Am I Okay”. He also had a breakout role in the Prime Video hit film “Coming 2 America” and will be appearing in Lionsgate’s “The Blackening”. Fowler is represented by UTA and Entertainment 360.
Fowler’s comedic talent and unique acting style are sure to bring a fresh energy to the film, which already has a talented cast and a well-respected director. The film promises to be a must-see for fans of comedies and those who enjoy a good laugh. CAA Media Finance and Rocket Science brokered the deal with Prime Video on behalf of the filmmakers, ensuring that the film will reach a wide audience and become a hit. With an incredible cast and talented team behind the scenes, “Ricky Stanicky” is poised to become one of the most talked-about films of the year.