The new comedy “Pizza Movie”, written and directed by Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney, receives creative input from Karen Gillan, who encouraged the team to pursue the project, and which stars Gaten Matarazzo and Sean Giambrone. The film explores the epic nature of a college night fueled by pizza and an experimental drug. The filmmakers aim to blend classic college comedy elements with a modern and dynamic approach.
Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney, the creative minds behind the upcoming comedy “ Pizza Movie ,” received a significant boost from actress Karen Gillan , who also happens to be Kocher’s wife. The film, which features “Stranger Things” alum Gaten Matarazzo and “The Goldbergs” star Sean Giambrone , follows two college students on a pizza-fueled adventure after taking an experimental drug.
Gillan's involvement extended beyond her marital role; she was present at the initial table read and provided valuable input on the project. Kocher shared that Gillan was enthusiastic about the idea from its inception, encouraging the team to pursue the project. McElhaney playfully noted that Gillan suggested incorporating her character Nebula into the film, highlighting the collaborative and supportive atmosphere that surrounded the project's development. The film draws inspiration from classic college comedies, with a more kinetic, absurdist, and meta approach. Kocher shared the core of the film was inspired by how difficult it is to do anything, especially ordering food when you are under the influence of drugs. The duo of Kocher and McElhaney were heavily influenced by comedies like “21 Jump Street” and “Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle.”\“Pizza Movie” explores the epic nature of a single night, particularly the feeling of those experiences during college. McElhaney explained their intention to capture that sense of youthful adventure, the epic feeling of a single night in a college environment, and the grander-than-life experiences. He and Kocher aimed to recreate the feeling of hanging out with friends, maybe being a little bit tipsy, a little bit hungry, and the potential for a night to feel incredibly expansive, even within a 92-minute timeframe. The film aims to recapture that feeling of being young and experiencing those epic, amazing nights, a feeling that often diminishes with age. The filmmakers aim to show how much happens in a short time. Kocher also found inspiration from his experiences of having a child. In fact, Kocher's baby is also in the film. While sharing his experiences, he mentioned the differences between the college life and being a parent; while both share the late nights, the experience differs. Being a parent has more stress, but he mentions that the lack of sleep is the same.\The premise of “Pizza Movie” revolves around a simple quest for pizza that spirals into a night of absurd encounters, hallucinations, and unexpected revelations. The writing and directing team aimed to blend classic college comedy elements with a more modern and dynamic approach. The film promises a blend of kinetic energy, absurd humor, and meta-commentary, seeking to immerse the audience in a relatable experience of youthful exploration and the challenges of everyday life, especially when influenced by substances. The filmmakers hope to remind viewers of the fun and memorable moments in college life. Additional news includes reports of a sheriff facing scrutiny, a man sentenced to prison for attempted aggravated murder and other crimes, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for Central Ohio counties, and a fatal shooting involving police. This collection of diverse news items underscores the dynamic nature of information dissemination
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