The Next Big Thing
Originally released in 2016. The Next Big Thing is a comedy/thriller film. directed by Brody Gusar. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jonathan Lipnicki, Lauren Francesca, and Marshall Manesh
Synopsis
The Next Big Thing is a dark comedy about friendship, revenge and the lust for fame. The protagonist is Julian, who, despite his "talent," has never achieved the level of fame he thinks he deserves. When his deranged and estranged best friend Chuck shows up with a plan to make Julian famous by making a film about Julian becoming famous, Julian agrees to do it. Unfortunately for Julian, Chuck's real aim is to make a prank show centered on ruining Julian's life. After a series of embarrassing and painful events Julian begins to regret his decision, but the worse the situation is for Julian, the more popular the videos become. Julian's ego allows Chuck to bring him to the edge of his sanity and beyond.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 4, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
2.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Next Big Thing about?
The Next Big Thing is a dark comedy about friendship, revenge and the lust for fame. The protagonist is Julian, who, despite his "talent," has never achieved the level of fame he thinks he deserves...
Who directed The Next Big Thing?
The Next Big Thing was directed by Brody Gusar.
How long is The Next Big Thing?
The Next Big Thing has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was The Next Big Thing released?
The Next Big Thing was released on July 4, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Next Big Thing?
The main cast of The Next Big Thing includes Jonathan Lipnicki, Lauren Francesca, Marshall Manesh, James Kyson, Kelli Dawn Hancock.