vonmar Posted July 30, 2021 Posted July 30, 2021 From Variety Focus Features will begin production on “Spoiler Alert,” a film adaptation of Michael Ausiello’s 2017 best-selling memoir titled, “Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies.” Ben Aldridge of “Fleabag” joins the previously-announced Jim Parsons in the movie. Kiska Higgs, president of productions and acquisitions announced the release Thursday. “The Big Sick” helmer Michael Showalter will direct the film. “Spoiler Alert” revolves around a tragicomic love story between Aldridge and Parson’s characters. Ausiello, played by Parsons, is plunged into an emotional maelstrom during the 11 months after his partner, photographer Kit, played by Aldridge, is diagnosed with cancer and dies. The memoir weaves in the roller-coaster ride that was the couple’s 14-year romance. “The moment I finished Ausiello’s incredible book, I knew Focus needed to make this film,” said Higgs. “We fell head over heels in love with Michael and Kit, and their classic New York romance, and we can’t wait to see what Jim and Ben breathe into the roles. With Showalter’s vision of the story’s heart and humor, we hope not only do justice to Michael and Kit but also inspire the audience to love them as much as we do.” Along with Showalter, Jim Parsons, Jordana Mollick, Todd Spiewak, and Allison Mo Massey will produce. Showalter and Mollick will be under their Semi-Formal Productions banner, while Parsons, Spiewak and Allison Mo Massey will be under their That’s Wonderful Productions banner. Ausiello will serve as executive producer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonmar Posted July 30, 2021 Posted July 30, 2021 therealjimparsons: First acting work since pandemic-world began… and so so happy about it. @benjaminaldridge @michaelausiello #michaelshowalter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonmar Posted September 11, 2021 Posted September 11, 2021 In his 2017 memoir, Ausiello (played by Parsons in the film) unpacks the emotional maelstrom into which his relationship was plunged in the 11 months that took his partner, photographer Kit (Aldridge), from his diagnosis with terminal cancer to his passing. Interwoven in the narrative are glimpses of the roller-coaster ride that was the couple’s 14-year romance. Field will play Kit’s mother, Marilyn. The full Deadline Hollywood article can be found HERE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonmar Posted October 28, 2021 Posted October 28, 2021 Production started today... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonmar Posted November 4, 2021 Posted November 4, 2021 claudiahillsparks: I'm grateful to be doing some dialect coaching on a film, which is a new experience for me. This opportunity came to me via Jim Parsons. Jim is a former student of mine who is a dear friend and all-around wonderful human being. Dialect coaching is the same - whether in theater or on film - but the process of making a film is something else entirely. I'm fascinated by the whole thing and honored to be a part of this project. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonmar Posted December 8, 2021 Posted December 8, 2021 Diana Sikes, New York Celebrity Hairstylist for Film, Television Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonmar Posted December 11, 2021 Posted December 11, 2021 (edited) Last day of filming... Jim, Claudia & Ben claudiahillsparks: My guys. michaelausiello And on Day 29, we wrapped. 💔 Edited December 11, 2021 by vonmar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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