‘Bitter’: Better Call Saul star remakes worst movie of all time!

Bob Odenkirk Johnny from the room? Yes, it really is! The Better Call Saul actor proved it last year: he really brought to life the iconic character of Tommy Wiseau seen in the 2003 cult film.

“This is real. It is correct“- he wrote Bob Odenkirk on X (formerly Twitter) at the time. “And let me tell you, I did my best to sell every line as honestly as possible…and I was glad I did.“

But beware, the film is more of a tribute than a remake, as explained by the organization behind the project, Acting for a Cause. Acting for a Cause is a charity that raises funds for various charitable causes through stage performances. The founder of the organization, Brando Crawford, is also directing the project, in addition to the second lead, Mark, John’s self-proclaimed best friend, played by Greg Sestero in the original film. a tribute Ოtakh Aims to raise money for the non-profit amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research.

The activist also shared a photo Bob Odenkirk on the tray. Most of the production would be shot on green screen.

absolutely iconic Ოtakh It was born out of a chaotic and secretly financed independent production, with dismal reviews and low theater attendance. However, it didn’t take long for the film to find its audience. Tommy Wiseau He took advantage of the situation by organizing night shows in Los Angeles where he appeared.

The drama, which turns 21 this year, has gained a worldwide audience, with special sessions that encourage vocal and mocking audience participation. Greg Sestero In turn, he wrote a book called The doer of disaster About his experiences, and this very book was turned into a movie in 2017 by James Franco. The Disaster Artist received an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay.

If this tribute project is so-called The room is coming back! It hasn’t seen the light of day yet, we know, but other than that Bob OdenkirkIt stars Bella Heathcote as Lisa, Kate Siegel as Claudette and horror director Mike Flanagan as Peter. Last year, Variety reported that Wiseau-Films had not initially been approached for the license, and that Tommy Wiseau And his associates knew about the project only when it was officially announced. We don’t know what happened to the movie and when it will be released.

In the meantime, to see the original The Room, you’ll have to switch to the DVD versions. Disaster Artist, whose trailer can be seen below, is available on VOD.