The Disaster Artist Dvd

The Disaster Artist is a 2017 American biographical comedy-drama film directed by James Franco. It was written by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber, based on Greg Sestero and Tom Bissell’s 2013 non-fiction book of the same title. The film chronicles an unlikely friendship between budding actors Tommy Wiseau and Sestero that results in the production of Wiseau’s 2003 film The Room, widely considered one of the worst films ever made. The Disaster Artist stars brothers James and Dave Franco as Wiseau and Sestero, respectively, alongside a supporting cast featuring Alison Brie, Ari Graynor, Josh Hutcherson, Jacki Weaver, and Seth Rogen.

Principal photography began on December 8, 2015. A work-in-progress cut of the film premiered at South by Southwest on March 12, 2017; it was later screened at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, and also played at the 2017 San Sebastián International Film Festival, where it became the first American film to win its top prize, the Golden Shell, since A Thousand Years of Good Prayers in 2007.

Distributed by A24 in the United States and Warner Bros. in international markets, The Disaster Artist began a limited release on December 1, 2017, before opening wide on December 8, 2017. It received positive reviews from critics, with the chemistry of the Francos and their portrayals of Wiseau and Sestero, as well as the film’s humor and screenplay, receiving praise, and was chosen by the National Board of Review as one of the top ten films of 2017.At the 75th Golden Globe Awards, James Franco won the award for Best Actor – Musical or Comedy; the film was also nominated for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Franco also received a nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role at the 24th Screen Actors Guild Awards, and the film earned a nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 90th Academy Awards.

Plot

In San Francisco in 1998, 19-year-old Greg Sestero befriends Tommy Wiseau in acting classes with Jean Shelton after Tommy gives a protracted and bizarre performance of a scene from A Streetcar Named Desire. Greg is impressed by his fearlessness, although Tommy exhibits unusual habits and mannerisms; for instance, Tommy can afford apartments in both San Francisco and Los Angeles, but he will not discuss his personal life or the source of his wealth, and he insists he is from New Orleans despite having a European accent. On Tommy’s suggestion, they move to Los Angeles to pursue acting careers. Greg signs with talent agent Iris Burton and regularly attends auditions, while Tommy is consistently rejected by agencies, acting teachers, casting directors and producers.

Greg begins dating Amber, whom he meets at her job at a nightclub, and Tommy grows jealous, believing that their relationship is sabotaging his with Greg; as he continuously fails to find work, he becomes disheartened. As Greg’s auditions also dry up, he shares his frustrations with Tommy, who decides to make a film for them to star in. Tommy writes the screenplay for The Room, a melodrama about a love triangle between banker Johnny (played by Tommy), his fiancée Lisa, and his best friend Mark. Greg reluctantly accepts the role of Mark and a line producer credit. They rent out the Burns & Sawyer production house; Tommy insists on buying all the production equipment and shooting the film on 35mm film and HD Digital simultaneously, costly and unnecessary measures. The employees introduce Tommy to Raphael Smadja and Sandy Schklair, who work as his cinematographer and script supervisor, respectively. Actress Juliette Danielle is cast as Lisa. Production starts smoothly, but Tommy is difficult to work with. He forgets his lines, arrives late, and refuses to supply his crew with basic needs such as drinking water and air conditioning.

With no one receiving a full script, the cast and crew are baffled by the film’s nonsensical plot and Tommy’s inexplicable directorial and acting choices. During preparation for a sex scene, Tommy refuses to film on a closed set and humiliates Juliette by pointing out the acne on her shoulder to the entire crew. Having filmed extensive behind-the-scenes footage, Tommy reveals that he knows everybody hates him and believes that nobody, including Greg, supports his vision. Greg and Amber run into Malcolm in the Middle star Bryan Cranston, who invites Greg to fill in for a small part in a Malcolm episode. The part requires a beard; as Greg is due to shave his beard for The Room, he begs Tommy to postpone shooting, but Tommy refuses. On the last day of shooting, Greg accuses Tommy of selfishness and duplicity throughout their friendship and questions his real age and origins. The two fight before Greg storms off.

Eight months pass; by June 2003, Amber and Greg have split up and Greg is working in theatre. Tommy invites Greg to the premiere of The Room; to Greg’s surprise, the entire cast and crew attend. The audience reacts with laughter, as Tommy’s poor performance, script, and filmmaking techniques become immediately apparent. A devastated Tommy storms out, but Greg comforts him, telling him that they have delighted the audience. With renewed optimism, Tommy returns to the theater as The Room ends and takes credit for his “comedic” film. Inviting Greg onstage to thank him, the pair receive a standing ovation.

In a post-credits scene, Tommy meets Henry, a partygoer (played by the actual Tommy Wiseau) who offers to hang out. Tommy refuses, oblivious to the similarities in their accents and mannerisms.

Cast

James Franco as Tommy Wiseau, the writer, director, producer, executive producer and actor who portrays Johnny in The Room
Dave Franco as Greg Sestero, the line producer and actor who portrays Mark in The Room
Seth Rogen as Sandy Schklair, the script supervisor and de facto first assistant director of The Room
Ari Graynor as Juliette Danielle, the actress who portrays Lisa in The Room
Alison Brie as Amber, Greg Sestero’s girlfriend
Jacki Weaver as Carolyn Minnott, the actress who portrays Claudette in The Room
Paul Scheer as Raphael Smadja, the first DP of The Room
Zac Efron as Dan Janjigian, the actor who portrays Chris-R in The Room
Josh Hutcherson as Philip Haldiman, the actor who portrays Denny in The Room
June Diane Raphael as Robyn Paris, the actress who portrays Michelle in The Room
Megan Mullally as Mrs. Sestero, Greg Sestero’s mother
Jason Mantzoukas as Peter Anway, the representative of Birns and Sawyer
Andrew Santino as Scott Holmes, the actor who portrays Mike in The Room
Nathan Fielder as Kyle Vogt, the actor who portrays Peter in The Room
Sharon Stone as Iris Burton, Greg Sestero’s agent
Melanie Griffith as Jean Shelton, the teacher of an acting class attended by Wiseau and Sestero
Hannibal Buress as Bill Meurer, the owner of Birns and Sawyer, a stage rented by Wiseau
Bob Odenkirk as Wiseau’s method acting teacher
Judd Apatow as a film producer accosted by Wiseau[N 1]
Kristen Bell, Ike Barinholtz, Adam Scott, Kevin Smith, Keegan-Michael Key, Lizzy Caplan, Danny McBride, Zach Braff and J. J. Abrams appear as themselves in a prologue discussing The Room and its reputation. Other roles include John Early as Burton’s executive assistant Chris Snyder, Joe Mande as DP Todd Barron, Charlyne Yi as costume designer Safowa Bright-Asare, Kelly Oxford as makeup artist Amy Von Brock, Tom Franco as Karl, Zoey Deutch as Tommy’s acting classmate Bobbi, Sugar Lyn Beard as an actress auditioning for Lisa, Brian Huskey as a bank teller, Randall Park as Greg’s acting classmate Rob, Jerrod Carmichael as an actor friend of Greg’s, Casey Wilson as a casting director, Lauren Ash as the florist in The Room’s “Hi, doggie” sequence, and Angelyne as herself. Bryan Cranston makes an uncredited appearance as himself. Greg Sestero appears as an assistant casting director, while Tommy Wiseau appears in a post-credits scene as a character named Henry.