The first images from Covid-themed comedy feature “Who Invited Charlie?” have been unveiled and they show Rosie (Jordana Brewster) frantically applying hand sanitizer as the pandemic takes hold.
Directed by Xavier Manrique (“Chronically Metropolitan”), the film, which was previously titled “Charlie In The Pandemic,” tells the story of a New York City family who decamp to the Hamptons to hide out the pandemic. But their Covid-safe bubble is popped when Charlie – complete with Blood Marys and pot – turns up bringing with him a “lifetime of hurt that might heal them all.”
Joining Brewster are Adam Pally (“Happy Endings”) as Charlie, Reid Scott (“Veep”) as Phil and Dylan Penn (“Flag Day”) as Jess.
Xosha Roquemore (“The Mindy Project”) and Peter Dager round out the cast.
Nicholas Schutt (“Outer Banks”) wrote the screenplay.
Jason Dubin (“The Babysitters”), Perry Street Films and Nicholas Schutt produce. David Frankel (“Devil Wears Prada”) is exec. producing...
Directed by Xavier Manrique (“Chronically Metropolitan”), the film, which was previously titled “Charlie In The Pandemic,” tells the story of a New York City family who decamp to the Hamptons to hide out the pandemic. But their Covid-safe bubble is popped when Charlie – complete with Blood Marys and pot – turns up bringing with him a “lifetime of hurt that might heal them all.”
Joining Brewster are Adam Pally (“Happy Endings”) as Charlie, Reid Scott (“Veep”) as Phil and Dylan Penn (“Flag Day”) as Jess.
Xosha Roquemore (“The Mindy Project”) and Peter Dager round out the cast.
Nicholas Schutt (“Outer Banks”) wrote the screenplay.
Jason Dubin (“The Babysitters”), Perry Street Films and Nicholas Schutt produce. David Frankel (“Devil Wears Prada”) is exec. producing...
- 8/19/2022
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Space Jam: A New Legacy actress Xosha Roquemore has joined comedy Charlie In The Pandemic, which is now filming in the Hamptons.
Roquemore joins Reid Scott (Veep,), Jordana Brewster (Fast & Furious), Adam Pally (Happy Endings), and Dylan Penn (Flag Day). Also joining is newcomer Peter Dager, a graduate of Miami’s New World School Of The Arts, whose alums include Lulu Wang, Andrea Burns and Cote de Pablo.
In Charlie In The Pandemic, the Covid bubble is popped when a New York City family hiding out in the Hamptons is surprised by a Bloody Mary-swilling, pot-smoking ‘Charlie’ from their past who brings a lifetime of hurt that might heal them all.
Xavier Manrique (Chronically Metropolitan) and his Blind Bulldog Films has teamed up with Jason Dubin’s (The Babysitters), Perry Street Films and Nicholas Schutt to produce.
David Frankel (The Devil Wears Prada) is exec-producing. Manrique is...
Roquemore joins Reid Scott (Veep,), Jordana Brewster (Fast & Furious), Adam Pally (Happy Endings), and Dylan Penn (Flag Day). Also joining is newcomer Peter Dager, a graduate of Miami’s New World School Of The Arts, whose alums include Lulu Wang, Andrea Burns and Cote de Pablo.
In Charlie In The Pandemic, the Covid bubble is popped when a New York City family hiding out in the Hamptons is surprised by a Bloody Mary-swilling, pot-smoking ‘Charlie’ from their past who brings a lifetime of hurt that might heal them all.
Xavier Manrique (Chronically Metropolitan) and his Blind Bulldog Films has teamed up with Jason Dubin’s (The Babysitters), Perry Street Films and Nicholas Schutt to produce.
David Frankel (The Devil Wears Prada) is exec-producing. Manrique is...
- 12/22/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Cast has been set on comedy Charlie In The Pandemic, with Reid Scott, Jordana Brewster (Fast & Furious), Adam Pally (Happy Endings), and Dylan Penn (Flag Day) set to lead the project.
Xavier Manrique (Chronically Metropolitan) and his Blind Bulldog Films has teamed up with Jason Dubin’s (The Babysitters), Perry Street Films and Nicholas Schutt to produce the feature. David Frankel (The Devil Wears Prada) is exec producing. Manrique is set to direct a script penned by Schutt (Outer Banks).
In the movie, the Covid bubble is popped when a New York City family hiding out in the Hamptons is surprised by a Bloody Mary-swilling, pot-smoking ‘Charlie’ from their past who brings a lifetime of hurt that might heal them all.
The film is now in pre-production and is set to shoot in New York City and the Hamptons later this month.
Reid Scott is repped by Gersh,...
Xavier Manrique (Chronically Metropolitan) and his Blind Bulldog Films has teamed up with Jason Dubin’s (The Babysitters), Perry Street Films and Nicholas Schutt to produce the feature. David Frankel (The Devil Wears Prada) is exec producing. Manrique is set to direct a script penned by Schutt (Outer Banks).
In the movie, the Covid bubble is popped when a New York City family hiding out in the Hamptons is surprised by a Bloody Mary-swilling, pot-smoking ‘Charlie’ from their past who brings a lifetime of hurt that might heal them all.
The film is now in pre-production and is set to shoot in New York City and the Hamptons later this month.
Reid Scott is repped by Gersh,...
- 11/11/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
"Pretty Little Liars" actress Ashley Benson poses for the April 2021 issue of "Cosmopolitan" (UK) magazine, photographed by Ramona Roseales:
Benson is best known for her role as 'Hanna Mari' in the teen mystery-drama series "Pretty Little Liars" (2010–2017).
Her starring feature film roles include "Bring It On: In It to Win It" (2007), "Christmas Cupid" (2010), "Spring Breakers" (2012), "Ratter" (2015), "Chronically Metropolitan" (2016), and "Her Smell".
Benson's TV work includes playing a witch disguised as a cheerleader in a 2008 episode of The CW series "Supernatural". Then In 2009, she starred in ABC's comedy series "Eastwick".
December 2009, Benson was cast as 'Hanna Marin' in the ABC Family mystery-thriller teen drama series "Pretty Little Liars", based on the books by Sara Shepard, playing the 'It girl' of the group, then reprising the role in the spin-off series "Ravenswood".
In 2012, Benson was cast in the film "Spring Breakers".
Click the images to enlarge...
Benson is best known for her role as 'Hanna Mari' in the teen mystery-drama series "Pretty Little Liars" (2010–2017).
Her starring feature film roles include "Bring It On: In It to Win It" (2007), "Christmas Cupid" (2010), "Spring Breakers" (2012), "Ratter" (2015), "Chronically Metropolitan" (2016), and "Her Smell".
Benson's TV work includes playing a witch disguised as a cheerleader in a 2008 episode of The CW series "Supernatural". Then In 2009, she starred in ABC's comedy series "Eastwick".
December 2009, Benson was cast as 'Hanna Marin' in the ABC Family mystery-thriller teen drama series "Pretty Little Liars", based on the books by Sara Shepard, playing the 'It girl' of the group, then reprising the role in the spin-off series "Ravenswood".
In 2012, Benson was cast in the film "Spring Breakers".
Click the images to enlarge...
- 3/5/2021
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
There’s no better way to start the romantic month than to binge watch all your favorite romantic films and series coming to Netflix this February. Valentine’s Day is approaching quickly, but Netflix has got it covered when it comes to finding the perfect film or show to get viewers in the mood. Get ready to grab the tissues because the sequel to “All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” is making its way to the streaming service on Feb. 12 along with other romantic films and series like “Dear John,” “Love Jacked,” “My Holo Love,” a new Korean sci-fi romance series, and “Love Is Blind,” a new dating show.
If romance isn’t in the stars in February, no worries: The streaming platform has got major classics on deck including “Starship Troopers,” “Dirty Harry” and “Purple Rain.” Or viewers can have a laugh with “Scary Movie 2,” coming Feb.
If romance isn’t in the stars in February, no worries: The streaming platform has got major classics on deck including “Starship Troopers,” “Dirty Harry” and “Purple Rain.” Or viewers can have a laugh with “Scary Movie 2,” coming Feb.
- 1/29/2020
- by Klaritza Rico
- Variety Film + TV
Actress Ashley Benson ("Pretty Little Liars") poses for 'Prive Revaux Benzo' sunglasses, including cats-eyes, plus futuristic silhouettes:
Benson is best known for her role as 'Hanna Marin' in the teen mystery-drama TV series "Pretty Little Liars" (2010–2017).
She has also starred in the films "Bring It On: In It to Win It" (2007), "Christmas Cupid" (2010), "Spring Breakers" (2012), "Ratter" (2015), "Chronically Metropolitan" (2016) and "Her Smell" (2018).
"I know what it's like to be left out...", said Benson. "I certainly went through a period of time where I got made fun of and people were so mean to me, so I can really relate to that.
"People will make mean comments. People are going to say that you're fat, that you're this, that you're that. You just have to be comfortable in your own skin.
"I've seen a lot of people who got into the wrong crowd. I always have my eye on what I want.
Benson is best known for her role as 'Hanna Marin' in the teen mystery-drama TV series "Pretty Little Liars" (2010–2017).
She has also starred in the films "Bring It On: In It to Win It" (2007), "Christmas Cupid" (2010), "Spring Breakers" (2012), "Ratter" (2015), "Chronically Metropolitan" (2016) and "Her Smell" (2018).
"I know what it's like to be left out...", said Benson. "I certainly went through a period of time where I got made fun of and people were so mean to me, so I can really relate to that.
"People will make mean comments. People are going to say that you're fat, that you're this, that you're that. You just have to be comfortable in your own skin.
"I've seen a lot of people who got into the wrong crowd. I always have my eye on what I want.
- 7/26/2019
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Taking full responsibility for your actions, and deciding to actively pursue both your personal and professional ambitions, is a powerful message that’s propelling the new romantic comedy-drama, ‘Chronically Metropolitan.’ First-time feature film director, Xavier Manrique, courageously decided to follow his dream of making his own movie, after working as an assistant to the director on […]
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The post Interview: Xavier Manrique Talks Chronically Metropolitan (Exclusive) appeared first on Shockya.com.
- 8/4/2017
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
The best way to watch “Chronically Metropolitan” is to think of it as a parody of a particularly pretentious brand of indie romance. Unfortunately, though, director Xavier Manrique and writer Nicholas Schutt (“Blood & Oil”) play it so solemnly straight for their feature debut that it seems unlikely they’re aiming for satire. Shiloh Fernandez (“Evil Dead”) is Fenton Dillane, a twentysomething author whose single short story in The New Yorker made such a massive impact on the world that, as he complains, he was “forced into exile.” Um. Ok. Also Read: Mary-Louise Parker's Nanny Arrested, Accused of Stealing Thousands...
- 8/2/2017
- by Elizabeth Weitzman
- The Wrap
The actress will play the lead in the thriller which the Los Angeles-based company will finance and introduce to worldwide buyers next week.
Jane Millen is scheduled to begin shooting in April 2017 and centres on a veteran detective battling her inner demons who is assigned to investigate the murder of wealthy couple.
Cynthia Mort, whose credits include The Brave One and Nina, will direct from her screenplay.
13 Films president Tannaz Anisi will produce the film alongside Karen Kehela Sherwood and former Endgame executive Greg Schenz.
Jai Khanna of Brillstein Entertainment Partners also serves as executive producer.
Kurylenko most recently appeared in Giuseppe Tornatore’s La Corrispondenza alongside Jeremy Irons and A Perfect Day with Benicio del Toro and Tim Robbins.
The 13 Films sales roster features family action adventure Four Kids And It starring Michael Caine, Bill Nighy, Paula Patton and Mathew Goode; political thriller Public Affairs with Thora Birch, Adrien Grenier and Mimi Rogers;sci-fi thriller Spectrum...
Jane Millen is scheduled to begin shooting in April 2017 and centres on a veteran detective battling her inner demons who is assigned to investigate the murder of wealthy couple.
Cynthia Mort, whose credits include The Brave One and Nina, will direct from her screenplay.
13 Films president Tannaz Anisi will produce the film alongside Karen Kehela Sherwood and former Endgame executive Greg Schenz.
Jai Khanna of Brillstein Entertainment Partners also serves as executive producer.
Kurylenko most recently appeared in Giuseppe Tornatore’s La Corrispondenza alongside Jeremy Irons and A Perfect Day with Benicio del Toro and Tim Robbins.
The 13 Films sales roster features family action adventure Four Kids And It starring Michael Caine, Bill Nighy, Paula Patton and Mathew Goode; political thriller Public Affairs with Thora Birch, Adrien Grenier and Mimi Rogers;sci-fi thriller Spectrum...
- 10/25/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The first trailer for the Xavier Manrique-directed drama “Chronically Metropolitan” has just been released by Deadline.
The film stars Shiloh Fernandez, as Fenton, a first time novelist who returns unannounced to New York City to reunite with his ex-girlfriend Jessie (Ashley Benson), who is engaged to be married.
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During this time he also reconnects with his parents Christopher (Chris Noth), a successful novelist who’s as recognized for his Page Six worthy antics as he is for his writing, and Diane (Mary-Louise Parker), a sophisticated woman, who has a new appreciation of controlled substances and is at a crossroads in her marriage and her life.
Josh Peck also co-stars as Fenton’s best pal, John and Addison Timlin is Fenton’s head strong sister, Layla.
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“Chronically Metropolitan” was written by Nick Shutt and will have its world premiere at the Nantucket Film Festival that runs June 22-27.
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The film stars Shiloh Fernandez, as Fenton, a first time novelist who returns unannounced to New York City to reunite with his ex-girlfriend Jessie (Ashley Benson), who is engaged to be married.
Read More: ‘Beta Test’ Exclusive Trailer: ‘Arrow’s’ Manu Bennett Stars As a Man Controlled By A Video Game
During this time he also reconnects with his parents Christopher (Chris Noth), a successful novelist who’s as recognized for his Page Six worthy antics as he is for his writing, and Diane (Mary-Louise Parker), a sophisticated woman, who has a new appreciation of controlled substances and is at a crossroads in her marriage and her life.
Josh Peck also co-stars as Fenton’s best pal, John and Addison Timlin is Fenton’s head strong sister, Layla.
Read More: ‘Quitters’ Exclusive Trailer & Poster: A Smart-Aleck Teen Escapes His Troubled Home For a New Family
“Chronically Metropolitan” was written by Nick Shutt and will have its world premiere at the Nantucket Film Festival that runs June 22-27.
Watch the trailer by clicking here.
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- 6/16/2016
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
Exclusive: Here’s a first look at Chronically Metropolitan, having its world premiere next week at the Nantucket Film Festival. Directed by Xavier Manrique (Hope Springs) and written by Nick Schutt (Blood & Oil), the New York City-set film stars Mary-Louise Parker (Weeds), Chris Noth (The Good Wife), Shiloh Fernandez (Evil Dead), Ashley Benson (Pretty Little Liars) and Josh Peck (Ice Age: The Meltdown) and will have its world premiere at the island fest. It’s about…...
- 6/16/2016
- Deadline
The Nantucket Film Festival added more than 30 additional feature selections to the lineup of its June 22-27 run, including two world premieres: Xavier Manrique's Chronically Metropolitan, described as a sardonic romantic comedy about a young writer's attempts to win back his ex, starring Shiloh Fernandez, Mary-Louise Parker and Chris Noth; and Paul Serafini's Annabelle Hooper and the Ghosts of Nantucket starring Bailee Madison in a mystery adventure shot on the island…...
- 4/20/2016
- Deadline
Exclusive: The sales agent has come on board to handle international rights excluding Greece to the romantic drama starring J.K Simmons.
Worlds Apart will get is market premiere in Berlin and comprises three romantic tales, each between a foreigner and a local, that weave together against the backdrop of the financial crisis ravaging southern Europe.
Writer-director Christopher Papakaliatis also stars alongside Simmons and Andrea Osvárt.
Kostas Sousoulas, Papakaliatis, Dorothea Paschalidou, and Chris Papavasiliou produce. Gersh represents Us rights.
The 13 Films slate includes The Archbishop And The Antichrist starring Forrest Whittaker and Vince Vaughn to be directed by Roland Joffé, and thriller A Patch Of Fog starring Stephen Graham and Conleth Hill that premiered in Toronto.
The company is also selling supernatural thriller Voice From The Stone starring Emilia Clarke and Marton Csokas in post, action title Extortion with Eion Bailey, Barkhad Abdi and Danny Glover, and the comedy Chronically Metropolitan starring Chris Noth, Mary-Louise Parker, [link...
Worlds Apart will get is market premiere in Berlin and comprises three romantic tales, each between a foreigner and a local, that weave together against the backdrop of the financial crisis ravaging southern Europe.
Writer-director Christopher Papakaliatis also stars alongside Simmons and Andrea Osvárt.
Kostas Sousoulas, Papakaliatis, Dorothea Paschalidou, and Chris Papavasiliou produce. Gersh represents Us rights.
The 13 Films slate includes The Archbishop And The Antichrist starring Forrest Whittaker and Vince Vaughn to be directed by Roland Joffé, and thriller A Patch Of Fog starring Stephen Graham and Conleth Hill that premiered in Toronto.
The company is also selling supernatural thriller Voice From The Stone starring Emilia Clarke and Marton Csokas in post, action title Extortion with Eion Bailey, Barkhad Abdi and Danny Glover, and the comedy Chronically Metropolitan starring Chris Noth, Mary-Louise Parker, [link...
- 2/4/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Turning up the heat for her Canadian fans, Ashley Benson is featured on the front of the Summer 2015 issue of Fashion magazine.
The “Pretty Little Liars” lady is gorgeous in a white Tom Ford dress that shows off plenty of cleavage as she poses for photographer Gabor Jurina.
Ashley tells Fashion about her upcoming movie “Chronically Metropolitan”- “The director wanted to know if I’d ever been through heartbreak or lost my first love…He wanted to show two people who are in love and break up and then see each other a year after the fact. I was like, ‘All those boxes are ticked!”...
The “Pretty Little Liars” lady is gorgeous in a white Tom Ford dress that shows off plenty of cleavage as she poses for photographer Gabor Jurina.
Ashley tells Fashion about her upcoming movie “Chronically Metropolitan”- “The director wanted to know if I’d ever been through heartbreak or lost my first love…He wanted to show two people who are in love and break up and then see each other a year after the fact. I was like, ‘All those boxes are ticked!”...
- 5/12/2015
- GossipCenter
Exclusive: Dean Devlin’s international sales division will commence pre-sales next month on psychological thriller Border Crossing, based on the novel by Pat Barker.
Bette Gordon will direct the story and Josh Charles, Julia Stiles, Avan Jogia, Tracie Thoms, Leo Fitzpatrick and John C McGinley will star.
Border Crossing is a cat-and-mouse tale about a psychologist who reopens old wounds and an old case after he rescues a drowning person whom he helped convict 12 years earlier.
Stephen Molton and Frank Pugliese adapted the screenplay.
The Film Community’s Jamin O’Brien and Daniel L Blanc produce alongside Radium Cheung.
Electric’s head of international distribution Sonia Mehandjiyska brought the project to the company and will lead sales efforts on the Croisette.
Vice-president of acquisitions Jernej Razen and vice-president of business and legal affairs worldwide distribution Craig Gates negotiated the deal for Electric.
“We are very excited to be collaborating with Electric,” said O’Brien...
Bette Gordon will direct the story and Josh Charles, Julia Stiles, Avan Jogia, Tracie Thoms, Leo Fitzpatrick and John C McGinley will star.
Border Crossing is a cat-and-mouse tale about a psychologist who reopens old wounds and an old case after he rescues a drowning person whom he helped convict 12 years earlier.
Stephen Molton and Frank Pugliese adapted the screenplay.
The Film Community’s Jamin O’Brien and Daniel L Blanc produce alongside Radium Cheung.
Electric’s head of international distribution Sonia Mehandjiyska brought the project to the company and will lead sales efforts on the Croisette.
Vice-president of acquisitions Jernej Razen and vice-president of business and legal affairs worldwide distribution Craig Gates negotiated the deal for Electric.
“We are very excited to be collaborating with Electric,” said O’Brien...
- 4/20/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
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