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Comedian Writes Her Own Coming-of-Age Role
31 Jan
Summary
- Iliza Shlesinger stars in and wrote "Chasing Summer."
- The film is a semi-autobiographical story about relationships.
- Filming took place in Missouri to mimic Texas suburbs.
Comedian Iliza Shlesinger has penned and stars in "Chasing Summer," a film delving into a disaster relief worker's life. The movie, described as a coming-of-middle-age story, semi-autobiographically explores heartbreak, nostalgia, and the ties to home.
Shlesinger aimed to portray a character grounded in emotional reality, stating, "I wanted to play someone who felt like me." The film specifically focuses on a suburban Texas upbringing, with Shlesinger and director Josephine Decker aiming for a nostalgic reflection of their childhoods.
Despite the Texas setting being crucial, tax incentives led to filming in Missouri. Decker and Shlesinger then dedicated significant effort to find St. Louis suburbs that authentically resembled their Dallas hometown environments.
