Franco To Direct Adaptation ‘The Disaster Artist: My Life Inside The Room’

Writer/director/producer/actor/scholar James Franco is attached to direct the adaptation of book The Disaster Artist: My Life Inside The Room, written by Greg Sestero and Tom Bissell.

Sestero starred in the Tommy Wiseau-directed THE ROOM, a ‘so-bad-its-good’ black comedy, given a measly 3.4 on IMDb. Now considered a cult classic, Wiseau’s feature bombed at the box-office, but with his engaging charm and enthusiasm he’s become a sort-of celebrity. Sestero’s book recalls his time on set, the crew, and his co-stars…all of whom regularly gave up/were fired. Sounds like an interesting read!

Franco is set to direct and co-produce alongside Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, with younger brother Dave rumoured to star. I’m not sure how this adaptation will work – will it feature some of THE ROOM’s co-stars? Will it make sense if you haven’t seen the film? We’ll have to wait and see. For now, take a look at the trailer for THE ROOM and let us know what you think (it’s awful!).

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