Title: Freak Show
Original Title: Freak Show
Year: 2017
Info
- Country: USA UK
- Language: English
- Length: 91 Minutes (1 hour 31 min)
- Genre: Comedy Drama
- Studios: Flower Films
- Age rating: 12 (Suitable for 12 years and over)
Release Dates
- UK: June 22 2018
- United States: January 12 2018
Plot
The new film by director Trudie Styler is 'Freak Show', a dramatic comedy which is scheduled to premiere in cinemas next June 22nd, 2018. In it we are introduced to the life of Billy Bloom, played by Alex Lawther, a teenager with a lot of personality and away from the usual canons that will have to face the prejudices of an ultraconservative high school. In spite of the difficulties, Billy will show himself as he feels, coming to present himself as the queen of the prom. In addition to Alex Lawther the cast of 'Freak Show' is completed by Abigail Breslin as Lynette, AnnaSophia Robb as Blah Blah Blah, Laverne Cox, Willa Fitzgerald and Bette Midler. The screenplay is written by Patrick J. Clifton and Beth Rigazio, based in James St. James's novel.
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Trivia
Committed to her work
AnnaSophia Robb was attending NYU during filming and would shoot her scenes around her class schedule. She wanted to take part in the film despite the demands of school because she felt it was an interesting and important story to tell.
Substitute filmmaker
Trudie Styler took over directing when the original director had to drop out due to personal conflicts.
Coincidences
Filmed in 2015, Lynette was given the line "Make America great again" as a joke, which became more poignant after Donald Trump won the US presidency.
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