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| Gay Dude | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Chris Nelson |
| Written by | Alan Yang |
| Produced by | Laurence Mark David Blackman Jai Stefan |
| Starring | Nicholas Braun Hunter Cope Sarah Hyland |
Production company | Laurence Mark Productions |
| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
| Language | English |
Gay Dude is an upcoming comedy film directed by Chris Nelson and written by Alan Yang. It stars Nicholas Braun, Hunter Cope and Sarah Hyland.
Synopsis
Matty and Michael are two best friends and virgins who vow to each other they will have sex before their senior prom. However, their quest takes an unexpected turn when Matty tells Michael that he is gay.[1]
Cast
- Hunter Cope as Matty, Micahel's gay best friend[1]
- Nicholas Braun as Michael, Matty's "straight friend who goes to great lengths to find him a boyfriend"[2]
- Sarah Hyland as Michael's girlfriend[2]
- Dakota Johnson[1]
- Dreama Walker[1]
- Gary Cole as Matty's conservative father[1]
- Megan Mullally as Matty's mother[1]
- Brian Geraghty as Matty's older brother[1]
- Nick Offerman as Michael's supportive father[1]
- Adam DiMarco as Jared[3]
Production
Alan Yang started writing the script in 2009.[4] Gay Dude is part of Lionsgate's ten "microbudget" projects, all produced under $2 million.[5] Principal photography began in Vancouver, Canada in August 2011.[6]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Sneider, Jeff (August 12, 2011). "Hunter Cope joins Lionsgate's 'Gay Dude'". Variety. Reed Business Information. Archived from the original on September 30, 2011. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b Sneider, Jeff (July 28, 2011). "Hunter Cope joins Lionsgate's 'Gay Dude'". Variety. Reed Business Information. Archived from the original on September 30, 2011. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Adam DiMarco Cannot Slow Down". Vancouver Film School. September 15, 2011. Archived from the original on September 30, 2011. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Corcoran, Monica (July 28, 2009). "Alan Yang: 10 Screenwriters to Watch". Variety. Archived from the original on September 30, 2011. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help); Unknown parameter|pubisher=ignored (|publisher=suggested) (help) - ^ "Lions Gate Entertainment gives Vancouver a share of its low-budget success story". The Vancouver Sun. March 30, 2011. Archived from the original on September 30, 2011. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Jagernauth, Kevin (August 12, 2011). "Ron & Tammy From 'Parks And Recreation' Join 'Gay Dude'". indieWire. SnagFilms. Archived from the original on September 30, 2011. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
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