Justin Long, Augustus Prew Join Thriller ‘Dear David’ (Exclusive) – The Hollywood Reporter
Justin Long, Augustus Prew (coming soon by Amazon Lord of the Rings series) and Andrea Bang (A million little things) joined the cast of Dear David, film produced by BuzzFeed Studios and Lionsgate.
The movie, based on the ghost story that went viral on Twitter by former BuzzFeed employee Adam Ellis, has ended production and is aiming for a fall 2022 release date. Ellis revealed a ghost story on Twitter in August 2017 revolves around a dead boy who is haunting him and following him everywhere. The story went viral for several months, with Ellis amassing over a million followers.
Prew will star as Ellis, while Long will play the head of BuzzFeed. Bang will play another supporting role. John McFail (Anna and the Apocalypse) is directing, while Mike Van Waes writes the screenplay.
Last month, Lionsgate and BuzzFeed revealed that Dear David, will be their third collaboration together, following the horror film previously set on New Line with Dan Lin producing. Now, Richard Alan Reid, global head of content and head of BuzzFeed Studios, is producing alongside Jason Moring, Michael Philip and Naysun Alae-Carew. Lin (Lego movie, Aladdin) and Rideback’s Jonathan Eirich will serve as executive producers.
Lionsgate and BuzzFeed have previously collaborated on IUP starring Ruby Rose and My fake boyfriend starring Dylan Sprouse and Sarah Hyland.
Long, has credit included Alvin and the Chipmunks and Zack and Miri Make a Porno, represented by APA and Vision PR, while Bang (Kim’s Convenience) is represented by Authentic Talent and Literary Management and The Characters Talent Agency. Prew (About a boy) is supported by CAA, Authentic and Wolf-Kasteler Public Relations.
