James Franco's new film about the worst movie ever has added several new cast members.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Josh Hutcherson has been cast in The Disaster Artist, the upcoming Franco film about the creation of the notoriously awful movie The Room. Hutcherson will play Philip Haldiman, the actor who portrayed Denny in the film.
Also signing on are Ari Graynor as Juliette Danielle, the actress who played Lisa; Andrew Santino as Scott Holmes, the actor who played Mike; and Jacki Weaver as Carolyn Minnott, the actress who played Claudette. Finally, Hannibal Buress will star as the owner of the stage rented to make The Room, and Kate Upton has been cast in an unspecified role.
The Disaster Artist is based on the nonfiction book by Greg Sestero that chronicles his experience making Tommy Wiseau's The Room. The movie has become a cult his over the years due to its poor acting, cheap production value, stilted dialogue and inexplicable storyline.
Franco will direct the movie and star as Tommy Wiseau, while Dave Franco plays Greg Sestero. Seth Rogen is also on board to produce and star, and the screenplay is written by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber ((500) Days of Summer, The Fault in Our Stars).