For all the movie-lovers and Zac Efron fans out there, we’ve got some cool news! Zac Efron will be back in Atlanta to film his new thriller, ‘Famous.’ Keep scrolling to find out what we know about this new movie!
What is ‘Famous’ about?
Based on a book by New York Times’ bestselling author Blake Crouch, this new thriller is a mix of “comedy, tragedy and suspense,” according to the Film & Television Industry Alliance.
IMDb gives a rundown on the plot:
Lance Dunkquist has the face of a movie star. Not just any movie star – Lance has been mistaken for Hollywood star James Jansen 228 times. And now Lance is about to go to LA to make his dream come true. No matter what it takes.
And who has that famous face? Zac Efron will play both Lance Dunkquist and his famous look-alike, James Jansen.
Who else is in the cast?
Along with superstar Zac Efron, we know the film will star Phoebe Dynevor, who you might recognize from Bridgerton (Daphne Basset), Dickensian (Martha Cratchit) or Fair Play (Emily).
That’s everyone we know so far… but stay tuned! As we know which celebs are coming to the ATL, we’ll let you know too!
Right now, we do also know that famous production crew A24 will be producing this new film.
Does Zac Efron film in Atlanta a lot?
Efron has filmed in Atlanta many times over the years, including with ‘Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising’ and ‘Dirty Grandpa.’
This news comes right after the release of Tyler Perry’s new show ‘Beauty in Black,’ which aired on Netflix in late October.
Needless to say, Atlanta’s film scene is booming! So check out ‘Famous’ when it comes out, and you might even see some sights you recognize… right here in Atlanta!