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Macon Blair Premieres 'The Shitheads' at Sundance, Led by Dave Franco and O'Shea Jackson Jr.

Producer Dave Franco revived the long-gestating project, securing financing then recruiting key cast.

Overview

  • The film held its world premiere Friday night in Park City during Sundance’s final year there.
  • Franco joined as a producer after reengaging about 18 months ago, helping fund the movie and proposing O’Shea Jackson Jr. and Mason Thames for their roles.
  • Blair credits a prior Sundance meeting with Peter Dinklage for aiding the film’s packaging, with Dinklage and Kiernan Shipka appearing in supporting roles.
  • The darkly comic road saga was developed for over a decade, nearly filmed in 2017 before financing fell apart, and was ultimately shot quickly last summer.
  • The movie is seeking distribution out of the festival, and Blair expressed hopes for a theatrical release.