High School Lover
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| Directed by | Jerell Rosales |
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| Music by | Tim O'Keefe |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
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| Producer(s) | Vince Jolivette |
| Editor(s) | Julia Kots |
| Production company(s) | Elysium Bandini Studios |
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| Original network | Lifetime |
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High School Lover is a 2017 American romance film directed by Jerell Rosales in his feature film directorial debut. The film stars Paulina Singer, François Arnaud, Lana Condor, Tyler Alvarez, Julia Jones, and James Franco. It premiered on Lifetime on February 4, 2017.
Plot
After a 17-year-old falls in love with an older man, her father tries to intervene before the crush turns into a dangerous obsession.
Cast
- Paulina Singer as Kelly Winters
- François Arnaud as Christian Booth
- Lana Condor as Allison
- Julia Jones as Samantha Winters
- James Franco as Rick Winters
- Tyler Alvarez as Larry
- Prince Rama as themselves
Production
The project was first reported in August 2016, titled High School Affair, with rumors that James Franco would be co-directing the feature with Jerell Rosales.[1] In January 2017, after filming had been completed on the production, Lifetime picked up the film, now titled High School Lover, and it was announced that Franco stars in the film and serves as an executive producer.[2] It was also reported that Paulina Singer and François Arnaud have lead roles in the film.[3]
Release
In January 2017, it was announced that the film would be a part of Lifetime's slate, and would premiere on February 4, 2017.[4]
References
- ↑ Friedman, Roger (August 22, 2016). "Exclusive: James Franco Will Direct Another Movie, "High School Affair," Despite A Series of Flops". Showbiz411. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
- ↑ Calvario, Liz (January 13, 2017). "James Franco to Star In and Executive Produce 'High School Lover,' His Second Lifetime Movie". IndieWire. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
- ↑ Schwindt, Oriana (January 13, 2017). "Lifetime's New Original Movies Include Viola Davis, James Franco, Michael Jackson". Variety. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (January 13, 2017). "Lifetime Orders Michael Jackson Original Movie, Picks Up James Franco, Viola Davis Films – TCA". Deadline.com. Retrieved January 19, 2017.