American Dreamer (upcoming film)
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Directed by | Paul Dektor |
Written by | Theodore Melfi |
Based on | A segment from This American Life |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
American Dreamer is an upcoming American black comedy film directed by Paul Dektor and written by Theodore Melfi. Based on a segment from the podcast This American Life, it stars Peter Dinklage as a professor who is given the estate of a widow portrayed by Shirley MacLaine. Kimberly Quinn, Danny Glover, Matt Dillon, Danny Pudi, and Michelle Mylett also star.
Premise[]
The film follows Dr. Phil Loder, a low-level, adjunct professor of economics at Harvard, whose grand dream of owning a home is tragically out of reach until an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity comes his way when a lonely, childless, near-death widow offers Phil her sprawling estate for pennies. But Phil quickly learns the deal is too good to be true.
Cast[]
- Peter Dinklage as Dr. Phil Loder
- Shirley MacLaine as the widow
- Kimberly Quinn as Maggie
- Danny Glover as a private investigator
- Matt Dillon as a real estate agent
- Danny Pudi as the Dean of Economics at Brockton University
- Michelle Mylett as a graduate student
Production[]
The independent film American Dreamer was first announced on February 2, 2021, with Peter Dinklage, Shirley MacLaine, and Kimberly Quinn attached to star.[1] In March, Danny Glover, Matt Dillon, Danny Pudi, and Michelle Mylett joined the cast;[2] production began on March 15 in Vancouver, and will conclude on April 16, 2021.[3] Filming also took place in Victoria, British Columbia, where partial parts of the British Columbia Parliament Buildings were converted into "Brockton University" as the film is set in Massachusetts.[4]
References[]
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (February 2, 2021). "Peter Dinklage, Shirley MacLaine To Star In Paul Dektor-Helmed 'American Dreamer;' Ted Melfi Script". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 2, 2021. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (March 22, 2021). "Dark Comedy 'American Dreamer' Adds Danny Glover, Matt Dillon, Danny Pudi, Michelle Mylett". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 22, 2021. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
- ^ "DGC BC Production List" (PDF). Directors Guild of Canada. March 5, 2021. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 6, 2021. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
- ^ "Peter Dinklage, Shirley MacLaine among stars of movie being filmed in Victoria". CIVI-DT. April 5, 2021. Archived from the original on April 6, 2021. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
External links[]
- English-language films
- American black comedy films
- Films shot in Vancouver