I did naaaht! Oh, hi Mark|Mar. 12, 2017|United States|104 Min.|R
Genre: Comedy;Drama
Description: The Disaster Artist (2017) is a film that tells the story of Greg Sestero and Tommy Wiseau. In 1998, 19-year-old Greg meets Tommy in an acting class in San Francisco. Tommy’s bold and unconventional performance of a scene from *A Streetcar Named Desire* captures Greg’s attention. Despite Tommy’s peculiar behavior and mysterious background—such as owning apartments in both San Francisco and Los Angeles, refusing to discuss his wealth, and claiming to be from New Orleans despite his European accent—the two form a friendship.
Encouraged by Tommy, they move to Los Angeles to pursue acting careers. Greg lands opportunities through a talent agent, but Tommy faces constant rejection from agencies and casting directors. Frustrated by Greg’s growing success and his new relationship with Amber, Tommy decides to create his own film. He writes *The Room*, a melodrama centered on a love triangle between Johnny (Tommy), his fiancée Lisa, and his best friend Mark (Greg).
Tommy invests heavily in the production, insisting on purchasing equipment rather than renting it and filming simultaneously on 35mm and HD digital formats. The production begins smoothly, but Tommy’s lack of experience and controlling behavior soon leads to chaos. He struggles with his lines, arrives late, and neglects the crew’s basic needs, such as water and air conditioning.
The film explores their unconventional partnership and the tumultuous process of creating what would become a cult classic, *The Room*.
Cast director: James Franco
Cast actor: James Franco, Dave Franco, Seth Rogen, Alison Brie, Ari Graynor, Jacki Weaver, Josh Hutcherson, Zac Efron, Paul Scheer, June Diane Raphael
Original name: The Disaster Artist