Status Update
Status Update is a 2018 American direct-to-video teen comedy romance film, directed by Scott Speer, from a screenplay by Jason Filardi. It stars Ross Lynch and Olivia Holt.
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| Directed by | Scott Speer |
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| Written by | Jason Filardi |
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| Music by | Jeff Cardoni |
| Cinematography | Russ T. Alsobrook |
| Edited by | Sean Valla |
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| Distributed by | Vertical Entertainment |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film had a limited release on March 23, 2018, before being released through video on demand on March 30, 2018, by Vertical Entertainment.
Premise
A not-so-popular high schooler named Kyle discovers a new app that brings all of his wildest real-world fantasies to life.
Cast
- Ross Lynch[1] as Kyle Moore[2]
- Olivia Holt[1][3] as Dani McKenzie[4]
- Courtney Eaton[1][3] as Charlotte Alden[4]
- Diana Bang as Principal Kim[2]
- Martin Donovan as Mr. Alden[2]
- Harvey Guillen[2] as Lonnie Gregory
- Gregg Sulkin[2][3] as Derek Lowe
- Brec Bassinger[2] as Maxie Moore
- Alexandra Siegel as Ms. Wescott[3]
- Rob Riggle as Darryl Moore[2]
- Famke Janssen as Katherine Alden[2]
- John Michael Higgins as Mr. Moody[2]
- Wendi McLendon-Covey as Ann Moore[2]
- Josh Ostrovsky[2]
Production
In November 2014, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Ross Lynch would star in a new supernatural/comedy/romance film called Status Update, set in New England. Legendary's Asylum Entertainment bought the pitch from 17 Again writer Jason Filardi.[5] Offspring Entertainment's Jennifer Gibgot and Adam Shankman produced with Voltage's Dominic Rustam and Brightlight’s Shawn Williamson.[2] Scott Speer directed the film.[1] The film went into production in Vancouver, British Columbia in June 2016.[1][2]
Release
Status Update had a limited release on March 23, 2018, before being released through video on demand on March 30, 2018, by Vertical Entertainment.[6]
References
- Dave McNary (May 2, 2016). "Disney Channel Star Ross Lynch to Topline Comedy 'Status Update'". Variety. Retrieved 2016-07-12.
- Anthony D'Alessandro (July 19, 2016). "Rob Riggle, Famke Janssen, Wendi McLendon-Covey & More Round Out 'Status Update' Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
- Justin Kroll (June 8, 2016). "Alexandra Siegel Joins Indie 'Status Update'". Variety. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
- "Status Update Movie : Teaser Trailer". teaser-trailer.com. Retrieved 2017-07-23.
- Rebecca Ford (November 5, 2014). "'Teen Beach Movie's' Ross Lynch to Star in Comedy From '17 Again' Writer (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2016-07-12.
- Rama (February 26, 2018). "Watch This Trailer For STATUS UPDATE Starring Ross Lynch And Olivia Holt". Rama Screen. Retrieved March 14, 2018.
