Hip-hop sensation Megan Thee Stallion and long-seasoned Thespian Nathan Lane (Guys and Dolls,The Lion King,Angels In America) will be taking the screen by storm together inA24’s first ever movie musical, which also is set to star Bowen Yang and Megan Mullally.
Chernin Entertainment (The Greatest Showman)is attached as producer and co-financier.A24 is about to produce a projectthat has simply never been done before, combining both comedy and musical influences to create the ultimate adaptation of everyone’s childhood favorite story,The Parent Trap.
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Megan Thee Stalliontook to Instagram to announce the news of her acting debut to her fans. She wrote, “hotties, this is our first movie/musical - with some movie legends! I’m so excited. I feel so blessed, I feel so anxious, lol I feel a bunch of shit. I really have been quietly putting in this work and I just can’t wait for the hotties to see everything.” The comedy musical titled,Fcking Identical Twins, has been described as a “subversive spin” with much more adult content and humor. The R-rated flick is currently in production withSeinfeldicon Larry Charles in the captain’s seat. When people hear ofThe Parent Trap, many think of the numerous films that have come out under that name throughout the years. However,Fcking Identical Twinsis actually based on the 2014 two-man stage show that premiered at the Upright Citizens Brigade, and that performance served as the main source of inspiration for the film.
Former cast members onThe Opposition With Jordan Klepper, Aaron Jackson and Josh Sharp, both star and serve as co-writers for the upcoming movie.Fcking Identical Twinswill also feature original songs by Jackson, Sharp, and Karl Saint Lucy. Per The Hollywood Reporter, the film’s synopsis reads, “Fcking Identical Twinsfollows two business adversaries who realize they’re identical twin brothers and decide to switch places to reunite their divorced parents and become a family again.” It’s hard to imagineexactly how Megan Thee Stallionor even Bowen Yang will fit into this narrative, and what role they will be cast as.
The film is obviously geared to a more mature, adult audience with even stronger emphasis on utilizing darker humor. Marius de Vries, whosereferences includeLa La Land,CODA,andMoulin Rouge, has signed on as executive music producer for the film. Fiora Cutler will be assisting and collaborating with de Vries on musical casting and direction. With this hilariously talented yet incredibly random cast,F*cking Identical Twinswill most certainly be bringing a new-type of film to the screen - showcasing a new creative license when it comes to what’s previously been done before with adaptations.
