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Gregg Araki adds comedy heavyweights to new film
16 Oct
Summary
- Gregg Araki's new dark comedy adds 12 actors to its cast.
- The film is described as 'Election meets American Beauty'.
- Production began in Los Angeles in mid-September.
Gregg Araki has significantly expanded the ensemble cast for his upcoming dark comedy, "The Decline of F*cking Western Civilization." Twelve new actors have joined the project, further solidifying its star-studded lineup. This group supports previously announced talent, creating a robust roster for Araki's latest directorial effort.
The film is being billed as an ensemble piece with comparisons drawn to the acclaimed movies "Election" and "American Beauty." Little specific plot detail has been released, but the dark comedy genre suggests Araki's signature edgy and provocative style will be present. Production for the film officially kicked off in Los Angeles during the latter half of September.
Araki is working from a script penned by Kevin W. Koehler, who has completed revisions on the material. The acclaimed independent filmmaker's recent work includes "I Want You Sex," a darkly comedic erotic thriller that premiered to critical acclaim at Sundance and was released this summer.
The production companies behind "The Decline of F*cking Western Civilization" are Why Not Productions and Goodfellas.
