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The Next Big Thing (2016)

2.0audience score
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Released July 4, 2016Runtime 1h 24mDirector Brody Gusar

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.

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Cast of The Next Big Thing

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

About The Next Big Thing

Where can I watch The Next Big Thing?

The Next Big Thing is currently streaming in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Who stars in The Next Big Thing?

The Next Big Thing stars Jonathan Lipnicki, Lauren Francesca, Marshall Manesh, James Kyson, Kelli Dawn Hancock.

Who directed The Next Big Thing?

The Next Big Thing was directed by Brody Gusar.

How long is The Next Big Thing?

The Next Big Thing has a runtime of 1h 24m.

What is The Next Big Thing about?

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.