The Next Big Thing

The Next Big Thing

84 mins | Comedy, Thriller, Horror | July 4, 2016

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.

The Next Big Thing

84 mins | Comedy, Thriller, Horror | July 4, 2016

The Next Big Thing
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.
Producers
Original title The Next Big Thing
Directors Brody Gusar
Writers Brody Gusar

Cast

Jonathan Lipnicki

as Himself

Lauren Francesca

as Lauren Francesca

Marshall Manesh

as Mr. Shah

James Kyson

as James Kyson

Kelli Dawn Hancock

as Officer Barnes

Jonney Ahmanson

as Chuck