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The Next Big Thing
The Next Big Thing
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  2. The Next Big Thing

The Next Big Thing

2016
1h 24m
Comedy
Thriller
Horror

Status

Released

Release

2016

Runtime

1h 24m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Streaming

2
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Rent

4
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube

Buy

4
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube

Ads

2
Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
Tubi TV
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Storyline

The Next Big Thing is a dark comedy about friendship, revenge and the lust for fame. The protagonist is Julian, who, despite his "talent," has never achieved the level of fame he thinks he deserves. When his deranged and estranged best friend Chuck shows up with a plan to make Julian famous by making a film about Julian becoming famous, Julian agrees to do it. Unfortunately for Julian, Chuck's real aim is to make a prank show centered on ruining Julian's life. After a series of embarrassing and painful events Julian begins to regret his decision, but the worse the situation is for Julian, the more popular the videos become. Julian's ego allows Chuck to bring him to the edge of his sanity and beyond.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 24m
Jul 4, 2016
Director
Brody Gusar
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

19 Cast Members

Jonathan Lipnicki

Jonathan Lipnicki

Himself

Lauren Francesca

Lauren Francesca

Lauren Francesca

Marshall Manesh

Marshall Manesh

Mr. Shah

James Kyson

James Kyson

James Kyson

Kelli Dawn Hancock

Kelli Dawn Hancock

Officer Barnes

Jonney Ahmanson

Jonney Ahmanson

Chuck

Ken Sagoes

Ken Sagoes

Terry

Jo Farkas

Jo Farkas

Ms. Levinson

Circus-Szalewski

Circus-Szalewski

Skitz

Kelcey Watson

Kelcey Watson

Russell

Eugene Alper

Eugene Alper

Dmitri

Sharon Noble

Sharon Noble

Dotty

Brad Culver

Brad Culver

Julian

Sam Bianchini

Beth

Cynthia Quiles

Cynthia Quiles

Dotty's Nurse

Victor Salvatore

Victor Salvatore

Ralph

Berna Roberts

Paramedic

Chris Connell

Chris Connell

Doctor Mathews

Krystyna Walters

Krystyna Walters

Krystyna

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