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Ansel Elgort and Shirley MacLaine Team Up for Heartwarming Road Trip Comedy
13 Nov
Summary
- Ansel Elgort and Shirley MacLaine to star in new road trip comedy "Lucy Boomer"
- Film follows a down-on-his-luck writer who helps a 93-year-old former presidential secretary escape her nursing home
- Directed by Howard Deutch, production to begin in February 2023 in New Mexico
In an exciting new development, acclaimed actor Ansel Elgort is set to team up with Hollywood legend Shirley MacLaine for the upcoming road trip comedy "Lucy Boomer." The film, directed by Howard Deutch, follows the story of Jack Ritchie (Elgort), a down-on-his-luck writer who moonlights as a community college instructor.
Jack's fortunes take an unexpected turn when 93-year-old Lucy Boomer (MacLaine), a former secretary to four U.S. Presidents, agrees to an interview for his book. In exchange for her revealing journals, Jack helps Lucy escape her nursing home in Santa Fe and drive her home to North Dakota. Along the way, they pick up a free-spirited hitchhiker named Anna, who disrupts their uneasy companionship.
However, their road trip takes an unexpected turn when a local detective sets out to track them down. Produced by a team that includes Dan Grodnik, Alan Mintz, Mike Marcus, and Michael Benaroya, "Lucy Boomer" promises to be a heartwarming and comedic exploration of an unlikely friendship. Principal photography is slated to begin in February 2023 in New Mexico.
