Date and Switch
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| Date and Switch | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Chris Nelson |
| Produced by |
Laurence Mark David Blackman Jai Stefan |
| Written by | Alan Yang |
| Starring |
Nicholas Braun Hunter Cope Sarah Hyland |
| Studio | Laurence Mark Productions |
| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $2 million |
Date and Switch is an upcoming comedy film directed by Chris Nelson and written by Alan Yang. It stars Nicholas Braun, Hunter Cope and Sarah Hyland. It was originally titled Gay Dude. [1]
Synopsis
Matty and Michael are two best friends and virgins who vow to each other they will have sex before their senior prom. However, Matty tells Michael that he is gay, changing their quest.[2]
Cast
- Hunter Cope as Matty, Michael's gay best friend[2]
- Nicholas Braun as Michael, Matty's "straight friend who goes to great lengths to find him a boyfriend"[3]
- Sarah Hyland as Stella, Michael's girlfriend[3]
- Quinn Lord
- Dakota Johnson[2]
- Dreama Walker[2]
- Gary Cole as Matty's conservative father[2]
- Megan Mullally as Matty's mother[2]
- Brian Geraghty as Jack, Matty's older brother[2]
- Nick Offerman as Michael's supportive father[2]
- Adam DiMarco as Jared[4]
Production
Alan Yang started writing the script in 2009.[5] Gay Dude is part of Lionsgate's ten "microbudget" projects, all produced under $2 million.[6] Principal photography began in Vancouver, Canada in August 2011.[7]
References
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1878942/
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Sneider, Jeff (August 12, 2011). "Hunter Cope joins Lionsgate's 'Gay Dude'". Variety. Reed Business Information. Archived from the original on September 30, 2011. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Sneider, Jeff (July 28, 2011). "Hunter Cope joins Lionsgate's 'Gay Dude'". Variety. Reed Business Information. Archived from the original on September 30, 2011. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
- ↑ "Adam DiMarco Cannot Slow Down". Vancouver Film School. September 15, 2011. Archived from the original on September 30, 2011. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
- ↑ Corcoran, Monica (July 28, 2009). "Alan Yang: 10 Screenwriters to Watch". Variety. Reed Buinsess Information. Archived from the original on September 30, 2011. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
- ↑ "Lions Gate Entertainment gives Vancouver a share of its low-budget success story". The Vancouver Sun. March 30, 2011. Archived from the original on September 30, 2011. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
- ↑ Jagernauth, Kevin (August 12, 2011). "Ron & Tammy From ‘Parks And Recreation’ Join 'Gay Dude'". indieWire. SnagFilms. Archived from the original on September 30, 2011. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
External links
- Gay Dude at the Internet Movie Database
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