Having recently wrapped shooting in upstate New York, the producers of Jamie Sisley’s debut feature “Stay Awake,” a dramatic family comedy about opioid addiction, have revealed key cast details.
In the film, Emmy and two-time Golden Globe Award Nominee Chrissy Metz (“This is Us”) plays Michelle, a loving and well-meaning mother of two whose struggle with prescription drug addiction is adversely affecting her entire family. Wyatt Oleff plays Ethan, the quick-witted younger brother about to leave the nest, and Fin Argus (“Clouds”) plays Derek, the eldest sibling who’s desires to care for his family are keeping him from moving forward with his own life.
Set in a small community in Virginia, “Stay Awake” confronts a serious and common problem facing many rural families across the country without dwelling explicitly on the negatives, instead choosing to address them with a very human mix of humor and levity.
“There was...
In the film, Emmy and two-time Golden Globe Award Nominee Chrissy Metz (“This is Us”) plays Michelle, a loving and well-meaning mother of two whose struggle with prescription drug addiction is adversely affecting her entire family. Wyatt Oleff plays Ethan, the quick-witted younger brother about to leave the nest, and Fin Argus (“Clouds”) plays Derek, the eldest sibling who’s desires to care for his family are keeping him from moving forward with his own life.
Set in a small community in Virginia, “Stay Awake” confronts a serious and common problem facing many rural families across the country without dwelling explicitly on the negatives, instead choosing to address them with a very human mix of humor and levity.
“There was...
- 7/14/2021
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Stars: Zoey Deutch, Jai Courtney, Jermaine Fowler, Judy Greer, Noah Reid, Lusia Strus, Lorrie Odom, Raymond Ablack, Nicholas Carella, Paulyne Wei, James M. Connor, Jayne Eastwood, Kate Moyer | Written by Brian Sacca | Directed by Tanya Wexler
When an acceptance letter to the school of her dreams arrives, hustler Peg Dahl (Zoey Deutch) falls into the shady business of delinquent debt collection to pay her tuition fees… First Peg tries selling counterfeit Buffalo Bills tickets – which quickly lands her in jail – before finding “work” with Wizz (Jai Courtney), Buffalo’s biggest conman who runs a debt collection agency. Peg soon realises she’s a natural at the job and breaks out on her own, setting up her own “agency”, which is when things go completely out of control and Peg ends up on the run from Wizz, her staff of debt collectors and the local prosecutor (Jermaine Fowler).
It’s official,...
When an acceptance letter to the school of her dreams arrives, hustler Peg Dahl (Zoey Deutch) falls into the shady business of delinquent debt collection to pay her tuition fees… First Peg tries selling counterfeit Buffalo Bills tickets – which quickly lands her in jail – before finding “work” with Wizz (Jai Courtney), Buffalo’s biggest conman who runs a debt collection agency. Peg soon realises she’s a natural at the job and breaks out on her own, setting up her own “agency”, which is when things go completely out of control and Peg ends up on the run from Wizz, her staff of debt collectors and the local prosecutor (Jermaine Fowler).
It’s official,...
- 6/5/2020
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Almost a year ago, I saw Buffaloed at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival and was absolutely blown away. Not only is it a wonderfully smart and razor sharp satirical dramedy, it features the best turn to date by Zoey Deutch, who is quickly becoming among the most exciting actresses in the business. With the movie finally coming out this Friday, it’s a perfect excuse to unveil the first installment for 2020 of the Spotlight on the Stars series, since Deutch is well on her way to being one of the biggest in the industry. Mark my words, ladies and gentlemen, she’s shooting straight to the top of the A-list. The film itself is the year’s best title, without question. The synopsis, courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes, is as follows: “Peg Dahl (Zoey Deutch) has never run with the Buffalo pack. As a young girl obsessed with making enough cash to...
- 2/12/2020
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.