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About
The Next Big Thing is a dark comedy about friendship, revenge and the lust for fame. The protagonist is Julian, who, despite his "talent," has never achieved the level of fame he thinks he deserves. When his deranged and estranged best friend Chuck shows up with a plan to make Julian famous by making a film about Julian becoming famous, Julian agrees to do it. Unfortunately for Julian, Chuck's real aim is to make a prank show centered on ruining Julian's life. After a series of embarrassing and painful events Julian begins to regret his decision, but the worse the situation is for Julian, the more popular the videos become. Julian's ego allows Chuck to bring him to the edge of his sanity and beyond.
Theatrical
Jul 4, 2016
Cast
Full credits →J
Jonathan Lipnicki
Himself
L
Lauren Francesca
Lauren Francesca
M
Marshall Manesh
Mr. Shah
J
James Kyson
James Kyson
K
Kelli Dawn Hancock
Officer Barnes
J
Jonney Ahmanson
Chuck
K
Ken Sagoes
Terry
J
Jo Farkas
Ms. Levinson
C
Circus-Szalewski
Skitz
K
Kelcey Watson
Russell
E
Eugene Alper
Dmitri
S
Sharon Noble
Dotty
B
Brad Culver
Julian
C
Cynthia Quiles
Dotty's Nurse
V
Victor Salvatore
Ralph
C
Chris Connell
Doctor Mathews
K
Krystyna Walters
Krystyna
A
Antoine Williams
Entertainer (uncredited)
