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Leighton Meester on 'Insane, Different' Role
17 Mar
Summary
- The film originated from a short that gained online buzz at SXSW.
- Meester's husband, Adam Brody, indirectly led to her reading the script.
- Actress Ashley Park was initially unavailable for her role.
The comedy film "Basic," directed by Chelsea Devantez, recently premiered at SXSW, showcasing a cast including Leighton Meester and Ashley Park. The project evolved from a three-minute short film that gained traction online after its planned 2020 SXSW screening was canceled due to the pandemic.
Meester shared that her connection to Devantez, partly through social outings with her husband Adam Brody and Devantez's husband Yassir Lester, led her to the script. She expressed immediate interest in portraying the character Kailynn, describing it as a "fun, insane, different role."
Devantez, a dear friend of Meester, also detailed the casting hurdles for Ashley Park. Despite initial unavailability, Park eventually connected deeply with the script, driven by the film's unique comedic tone and humanistic storytelling. The film is produced by Marc Platt Productions and BuzzFeed Studios.
