Randall Park has tapped Justin H. Min, Sherry Cola and Ally Maki to headline the cast of his directorial debut “Shortcomings,” adapted from the graphic novel by Adrian Tomine.
The film will also feature Tavi Gevinson (HBO’s “Gossip Girl”), Debby Ryan (“The Resort”) and Jacob Batalon (“Spider-Man: No Way Home”). Sonoya Mizuno (“House of the Dragon”) and Timothy Simons (“Veep”) round out the supporting cast.
Topic Studios and Tango Entertainment announced that production recently wrapped.
“Shortcomings” is described as “a hilariously irreverent examination of racial politics, sexual mores, and pop culture.” Min stars as Ben, the cynical manager of a Bay Area movie theater, while Cola plays his best friend Alice. Together, they navigate life and its many obstacles: Ben’s failing relationship with his girlfriend Miko (Maki) and Alice’s serial dating habits chief among them.
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The film will also feature Tavi Gevinson (HBO’s “Gossip Girl”), Debby Ryan (“The Resort”) and Jacob Batalon (“Spider-Man: No Way Home”). Sonoya Mizuno (“House of the Dragon”) and Timothy Simons (“Veep”) round out the supporting cast.
Topic Studios and Tango Entertainment announced that production recently wrapped.
“Shortcomings” is described as “a hilariously irreverent examination of racial politics, sexual mores, and pop culture.” Min stars as Ben, the cynical manager of a Bay Area movie theater, while Cola plays his best friend Alice. Together, they navigate life and its many obstacles: Ben’s failing relationship with his girlfriend Miko (Maki) and Alice’s serial dating habits chief among them.
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- 8/30/2022
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
Randall Park has cast Justin H. Min, Sherry Cola and Ally Maki to star in his directorial debut “Shortcomings.”
The film, a comedic drama, will also feature Tavi Gevinson (“Gossip Girl”), Debby Ryan, Sonoya Mizuno (“House of The Dragon”), Timothy Simons (“Veep”) and Jacob Batalon (“Spider-Man: No Way Home”).
Described as a “hilariously irreverent examination of racial politics, sexual mores and pop culture,” “Shortcomings” follows a cynical movie theater manager Ben (Min) and his irrepressible best friend Alice (Cola). Together, the Bay Area urbanites navigate Ben’s disintegrating relationship with his girlfriend Miko (Maki), Alice’s serial-dating habits and other obstacles in the way of their personal growth.
The story is based on the graphic novel by Adrian Tomine, who adapted the screenplay and served as an executive producer on the film.
“It was a joy watching these incredibly talented performers bring these characters to life, flaws and all,” Park said.
The film, a comedic drama, will also feature Tavi Gevinson (“Gossip Girl”), Debby Ryan, Sonoya Mizuno (“House of The Dragon”), Timothy Simons (“Veep”) and Jacob Batalon (“Spider-Man: No Way Home”).
Described as a “hilariously irreverent examination of racial politics, sexual mores and pop culture,” “Shortcomings” follows a cynical movie theater manager Ben (Min) and his irrepressible best friend Alice (Cola). Together, the Bay Area urbanites navigate Ben’s disintegrating relationship with his girlfriend Miko (Maki), Alice’s serial-dating habits and other obstacles in the way of their personal growth.
The story is based on the graphic novel by Adrian Tomine, who adapted the screenplay and served as an executive producer on the film.
“It was a joy watching these incredibly talented performers bring these characters to life, flaws and all,” Park said.
- 8/30/2022
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Fresh Off the Boat star Randall Park is set to make his feature directing debut with an adaptation of the graphic novel Shortcomings by famed cartoonist Adrian Tomine, who also penned the screenplay. Roadside Attractions’ Howard Cohen, Eric d’Arbeloff, Jennifer Berman, and Ryan Paine, who brought the project to the company, will produce the comedic drama in collaboration with Park, Michael Golamco, and Hieu Ho’s Imminent Collision.
Shortcomings, considered an iconic work of contemporary Asian American fiction, is about a trio of young Bay Area urbanites––Ben Tanaka, Miko Hayashi, and Alice Kim––as they navigate a range of interpersonal relationships, traversing the country in search of the ideal connection. In cafes, bars, and bedrooms, their stories collide and intertwine with naked candor and razor-sharp humor.
“I am such a huge fan of Adrian’s work, and I’m very excited to team with him and Roadside Attractions on this updated,...
Shortcomings, considered an iconic work of contemporary Asian American fiction, is about a trio of young Bay Area urbanites––Ben Tanaka, Miko Hayashi, and Alice Kim––as they navigate a range of interpersonal relationships, traversing the country in search of the ideal connection. In cafes, bars, and bedrooms, their stories collide and intertwine with naked candor and razor-sharp humor.
“I am such a huge fan of Adrian’s work, and I’m very excited to team with him and Roadside Attractions on this updated,...
- 3/31/2021
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Randall Park, the “Fresh Off the Boat,” “WandaVision” and “Always Be My Maybe” star, will make his directorial debut for Roadside Attractions on a comedic drama called “Shortcomings.”
“Shortcomings” is based on the 2007 graphic novel by Adrian Tomine, the celebrated cartoonist and illustrator for The New Yorker and of the graphic memoir “The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Cartoonist.” Tomine will also adapt the screenplay and executive produce the film adaptation, which Park said will be updated to modern day.
Tomine’s story has been hailed as an iconic work of contemporary Asian American fiction, grappling with racial politics, sexual mores and pop culture with poignant and hilariously irreverent prose. “Shortcomings” follows a trio of young Bay Area urbanites — Ben Tanaka, Miko Hayashi and Alice Kim — as they navigate a range of interpersonal relationships, traversing the country in search of the ideal connection. In cafes, bars and bedrooms, their stories collide...
“Shortcomings” is based on the 2007 graphic novel by Adrian Tomine, the celebrated cartoonist and illustrator for The New Yorker and of the graphic memoir “The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Cartoonist.” Tomine will also adapt the screenplay and executive produce the film adaptation, which Park said will be updated to modern day.
Tomine’s story has been hailed as an iconic work of contemporary Asian American fiction, grappling with racial politics, sexual mores and pop culture with poignant and hilariously irreverent prose. “Shortcomings” follows a trio of young Bay Area urbanites — Ben Tanaka, Miko Hayashi and Alice Kim — as they navigate a range of interpersonal relationships, traversing the country in search of the ideal connection. In cafes, bars and bedrooms, their stories collide...
- 3/31/2021
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Randall Park is stepping behind the camera for the first time, set to take on directing duties for the upcoming film “Shortcomings.”
Based on Adrian Tomine’s graphic novel, the comedic drama follows a trio of young Bay Area urbanites — Ben Tanaka, Miko Hayashi and Alice Kim — as they navigate a range of interpersonal relationships, traversing the country in search of the ideal connection. Tomine is executing producing the movie and adapting the screenplay.
“I am such a huge fan of Adrian’s work, and I’m very excited to team with him and Roadside Attractions on this updated, modern take of ‘Shortcomings,'” Park said. “In these characters, I see versions of Asian Americans in my own life — the ones I love and the ones I just kind of tolerate.”
Tomine, known for his work in The New Yorker, says he initially resisted the idea of adapting “Shortcomings,” fearing...
Based on Adrian Tomine’s graphic novel, the comedic drama follows a trio of young Bay Area urbanites — Ben Tanaka, Miko Hayashi and Alice Kim — as they navigate a range of interpersonal relationships, traversing the country in search of the ideal connection. Tomine is executing producing the movie and adapting the screenplay.
“I am such a huge fan of Adrian’s work, and I’m very excited to team with him and Roadside Attractions on this updated, modern take of ‘Shortcomings,'” Park said. “In these characters, I see versions of Asian Americans in my own life — the ones I love and the ones I just kind of tolerate.”
Tomine, known for his work in The New Yorker, says he initially resisted the idea of adapting “Shortcomings,” fearing...
- 3/31/2021
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Randall Park is set to make his directorial debut with a feature film adaptation of the Bay Area-set graphic novel Shortcomings.
Adrian Tomine is behind story that follows a trio of young urbanites — Ben Tanaka, Miko Hayashi and Alice Kim — as they navigate a range of interpersonal relationships, traversing the country in search of the ideal connection. Tomine will pen the screenplay.
Roadside Attractions will produce the feature, with Park’s Imminent Collision banner. Roadside co-presidents Howard Cohen and Eric d’Arbeloff will produce with Jennifer Berman and Ryan Paine.
Hieu Ho, Michael Golamco and Park will produce for Imminent Collision, which develops and ...
Adrian Tomine is behind story that follows a trio of young urbanites — Ben Tanaka, Miko Hayashi and Alice Kim — as they navigate a range of interpersonal relationships, traversing the country in search of the ideal connection. Tomine will pen the screenplay.
Roadside Attractions will produce the feature, with Park’s Imminent Collision banner. Roadside co-presidents Howard Cohen and Eric d’Arbeloff will produce with Jennifer Berman and Ryan Paine.
Hieu Ho, Michael Golamco and Park will produce for Imminent Collision, which develops and ...
- 3/31/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Randall Park is set to make his directorial debut with a feature film adaptation of the Bay Area-set graphic novel Shortcomings.
Adrian Tomine is behind story that follows a trio of young urbanites — Ben Tanaka, Miko Hayashi and Alice Kim — as they navigate a range of interpersonal relationships, traversing the country in search of the ideal connection. Tomine will pen the screenplay.
Roadside Attractions will produce the feature, with Park’s Imminent Collision banner. Roadside co-presidents Howard Cohen and Eric d’Arbeloff will produce with Jennifer Berman and Ryan Paine.
Hieu Ho, Michael Golamco and Park will produce for Imminent Collision, which develops and ...
Adrian Tomine is behind story that follows a trio of young urbanites — Ben Tanaka, Miko Hayashi and Alice Kim — as they navigate a range of interpersonal relationships, traversing the country in search of the ideal connection. Tomine will pen the screenplay.
Roadside Attractions will produce the feature, with Park’s Imminent Collision banner. Roadside co-presidents Howard Cohen and Eric d’Arbeloff will produce with Jennifer Berman and Ryan Paine.
Hieu Ho, Michael Golamco and Park will produce for Imminent Collision, which develops and ...
- 3/31/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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