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Actress Leighton Meester stars in the new comedy film Basic, directed by Chelsea DeVantz in her feature film directorial debut. The film premiered at the SXSW Film Festival.
The story follows Gloria, who breaks up with her boyfriend after becoming obsessed with the social media account of his ex-girlfriend. Meester plays this ex-girlfriend role, while Ashley Park portrays Gloria.
The film is based on a three-minute short story of the same name, which was accepted at the SXSW Festival in 2020. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was not screened in theaters but was released online, gaining widespread acclaim. This success motivated producers to expand it into a feature-length film.
Meester explained that she became familiar with the script through her social connections with her husband Adam Brody, and the couples of director Chelsea DeVantz and comedian Yassir Lester. She was excited to portray the character Kaelin, describing it as a fun and different role.
Challenges in Casting
Director DeVantz mentioned that casting Ashley Park was initially challenging, but she persisted until Park agreed to join the project. Park expressed great admiration for the script, highlighting its human and comedic spirit.
Reactions and Reviews
The film received positive reviews, with critic Angie Han from The Hollywood Reporter praising the performances of the two leads, describing the film as "consistently enjoyable" and delivering pleasant surprises.
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