The Next Big Thing
6.7
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.
Cast
20 people
Jonathan Lipnicki
Himself
Known for
Stuart Little
The Little Vampire
Lauren Francesca
Lauren Francesca
Known for
Muck
Hellbenders
Marshall Manesh
Mr. Shah
Known for
How I Met Your Mother
A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night
James Kyson
James Kyson
Known for
Heroes
Shutter
Kelli Dawn Hancock
Officer Barnes
Known for
Breaking
Exit Speed
Jonney Ahmanson
Chuck
Known for
Lanterns
Lessons in Chemistry
Ken Sagoes
Terry
Known for
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
Jo Farkas
Ms. Levinson
Known for
AJ and the Queen
Circus-Szalewski
Skitz
Known for
Antrum
Expelled
Kelcey Watson
Russell
Known for
Cowboys vs. Dinosaurs
Jurassic City
Eugene Alper
Dmitri
Known for
The Guardians of Justice
Sharon Noble
Dotty
Known for
M.A.S.K.
Brody Gusar Director · Iain Roush Writer Tristan Panniers Composer
United States release July 4, 2016 · Produced in United States
Production
United States
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Release dates
United States · July 4, 2016
Limited theatrical · Florida Supercon
If you liked The Next Big Thing
Picks that share its genres, themes, cast and crew.
