Spoiler Alert (film)
Spoiler Alert is an upcoming American biographical drama film directed by Michael Showalter, from a screenplay written by David Marshall Grant and Dan Savage. The film is based on the memoir Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies by Michael Ausiello. The film stars Jim Parsons as Ausiello, along with Ben Aldridge, Bill Irwin and Sally Field.
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| Directed by | Michael Showalter |
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| Based on | Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies by Michael Ausiello |
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| Cinematography | Brian Burgoyne |
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| Distributed by | Focus Features |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Premise
The film follows the final 11-month period of photographer Kit Cowan's life, from his diagnosis with terminal cancer to his death, through the eyes of his lover Michael Ausiello and their relationship.
Cast
- Jim Parsons as Michael Ausiello
- Ben Aldridge as Kit Cowan
- Sally Field as Marilyn Cowan
- Bill Irwin
- Antoni Porowski
- Nikki M. James
- Jeffery Self
- Tara Summers
Production
Production began in December 2018, when Jim Parsons signed on to produce and star in the film and Michael Showalter signed on to direct it.[1] In July 2021, Ben Aldridge was cast as Kit Cowan.[2] In September 2021, Sally Field joined the cast playing Kit's mother, Marilyn.[3] Principal photography began in the fall in New York City.[4]
References
- Fleming, Mike Jr. (December 6, 2018). "Focus Features Lands Michael Ausiello Memoir 'Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies'; Michael Showalter To Direct Jim Parsons". Deadline Hollywood.
- Grobar, Matt (July 29, 2021). "Focus Greenlights 'Spoiler Alert'; 'Fleabag's Ben Aldridge Joins Jim Parsons In Adaptation Of Michael Ausiello Memoir".
- Hipes, Patrick (September 10, 2021). "Sally Field Joins Cast Of 'Spoiler Alert' Movie Based On Michael Ausiello Memoir". Deadline Hollywood.
- "Principal Photography on 'Spoiler Alert' Film Wraps". Instinct Magazine. December 12, 2021.