About The Disaster Artist
- Released on March 12, 2017
"The Disaster Artist" is a captivating film that revolves around the intriguing world of Hollywood and the aspiring actors who flock there with dreams of making it big. The narrative is centered around two primary characters, brought to life by the talented Franco brothers. James Franco delivers a remarkable performance as the enigmatic and eccentric Tommy Wiseau, while his brother Dave Franco portrays the aspiring actor, Greg Sestero.
Their chance encounter sets the stage for a series of unexpected events. Greg, a young man filled with ambition and hope, finds himself drawn to the mysterious Tommy Wiseau. Despite his unusual demeanor and elusive past, Tommy exudes a certain charm and confidence that intrigues Greg. This unlikely friendship forms the backbone of the story, as the two embark on a journey that is as unpredictable as it is fascinating.
The climax of their journey is the creation of "The Room," a film that has since gained notoriety as one of the worst movies ever made. The film's production is fraught with challenges and eccentricities, all fueled by Tommy's unconventional approach to filmmaking. Despite the chaos and the questionable quality of the final product, the experience leaves an indelible mark on Greg and Tommy's lives, forever intertwining their destinies. "The Disaster Artist" is a compelling exploration of friendship, ambition, and the pursuit of artistic expression, all set against the glittering backdrop of Hollywood.
Full Cast of The Disaster Artist
James Franco plays Tommy Wiseau
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Seth Rogen plays Sandy Schklair
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See Alison Brie's other roles →Ari Graynor plays Juliette Danielle
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See Ari Graynor's other roles →Jacki Weaver plays Carolyn Minnott
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See Josh Hutcherson's other roles →Zac Efron plays Dan Janjigian
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See Zac Efron's other roles →Paul Scheer plays Raphael Smadja
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See Paul Scheer's other roles →June Diane Raphael plays Robyn Paris
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See June Diane Raphael's other roles →Megan Mullally plays Mrs. Sestero
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Sharon Stone plays Iris Burton
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Jessie Ennis plays Receptionist
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Lauren Ash plays Florist "Erin"
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Sugar Lyn Beard plays Actress #2
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See Megan Ferguson's other roles →Randall Park plays Male Actor
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Tommy Wiseau plays Henry
Casey Wilson plays Casting Director #2
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Kelly Oxford plays Amy Von Brock
Kether Donohue plays Actress #6
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Dree Hemingway plays Female Guest #2
Angelyne plays Angelyne
Ike Barinholtz plays Ike Barinholtz
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Zoey Deutch plays Bobbi
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Kristen Bell plays Kristen Bell
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See Bryan Cranston's other roles →Judd Apatow plays Judd Apatow (uncredited)
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Dylan Minnette plays Dylan Minnette (uncredited)
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Brett Gelman plays Acting Teacher (uncredited)
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Jason Mitchell plays Nate (uncredited)
Greg Sestero plays Casting Agent (uncredited)
Eliza Coupe plays Erica Chase (uncredited)
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See Erin Cummings's other roles →Michelle Arthur plays Theatre Participant (uncredited)
Ricky Mabe plays Casting Person (uncredited)
Shane Ryan plays Front Row Premiere Attendee (uncredited)
Tamzin Brown plays Tommy's Date at Premier (uncredited)
Cate Freedman plays Actress #1 (uncredited)
Amechi Okocha plays Mama's Boy (uncredited)
Cameron Brinkman plays Actor at Premier (uncredited)
Nicole Gordon-Levitt plays Girl in Red Dress (uncredited)
Elizabeth Hirsch-Tauber plays Girl on Phone (uncredited)
Jenna Curtis plays William Morris Agent (uncredited)
Frederick Keeve plays Bartender (uncredited)
Adwin Brown plays Confused Person
Slim Khezri plays Actor at Premiere (uncredited)
Corey Weber plays Door Man / Bouncer (uncredited)
Phillip E. Walker plays Homeless Man (uncredited)
Katherine Neff plays Coco (uncredited)
Taylor DeVoe plays Auditioning Actress (uncredited)
Johnny Meyer plays Guy Driving Alfa Romeo (uncredited)
Tearra Oso plays Jarrod's Friend (uncredited)
Vince Chavez plays Movie Premiere Attendee in Blue Shirt (uncredited)
Krista West plays Auditioning Actress (uncredited)
Aidiye Aidarbekov plays Guest (uncredited)
Kara Gibson plays Actor at Premiere (uncredited)
Resit Berker Enhos plays Actor at Premiere (uncredited)
Tudor Munteanu plays Crew Member, Hans (uncredited)
Frank Lui Geo plays Premiere Analyst (uncredited)
Bill Rojas plays Movie Premiere Actor (uncredited)
Mark Anthony Petrucelli plays Jeff (uncredited)
Zhubin Rahbar plays Zsolt Magyar (uncredited)
Javi Sánchez-Blanco Boyer plays Movie Premiere Guest (uncredited)
Jolie Mitnick Salter plays Model Party Guest (uncredited)
Ramona Tibrin plays Trophy Wife (uncredited)
Frankie Ponce plays Premier Film Critic (uncredited)
Vincent Marinelli plays Bartender (uncredited)
Adonis Simmons plays Cast and Crew (uncredited)
Elena Cristiean plays Auditioning Actress (uncredited)
Cerra Angela Vallentine plays Movie Premier Guest (uncredited)
Ron Saylor plays Actor at Premiere (uncredited)
Danny Finneran plays Blonde at Casting (uncredited)
Eloho Josephine Okujeni plays Hooker (uncredited)
Dan Byelich plays Movie Premier Actor (uncredited)
Cynthia Natera plays Costume Girl (uncredited)
Jordan Daem plays Waiter (uncredited)
Max Valentine plays Romano (uncredited)
Crew of The Disaster Artist
Discover the backstage crew of The Disaster Artist →- James Franco
- Dave Franco
- Seth Rogen
- Alison Brie
- Ari Graynor
- Jacki Weaver
- Josh Hutcherson
- Zac Efron
- Paul Scheer
- June Diane Raphael
- Megan Mullally
- Jason Mantzoukas
- Andrew Santino
- Nathan Fielder
- Joe Mande
- Sharon Stone
- John Early
- Melanie Griffith
- Hannibal Buress
- Charlyne Yi
- Jessie Ennis
- Peter Gilroy
- Lauren Ash
- Karen Macarah
- Sugar Lyn Beard
- Bob Odenkirk
- Brian Huskey
- Megan Ferguson
- Randall Park
- Steven Liu
- Tommy Wiseau
- Casey Wilson
- Jerrod Carmichael
- Xosha Roquemore
- Kelly Oxford
- Kether Donohue
- Jeffrey C. Goodell
- Dree Hemingway
- Angelyne
- Ike Barinholtz
- Tom Franco
- Zoey Deutch
- Kevin Smith
- Keegan-Michael Key
- Adam Scott
- Danny McBride
- Kristen Bell
- J.J. Abrams
- Lizzy Caplan
- Bryan Cranston
- Judd Apatow
- Zach Braff
- David DeCoteau
- Dylan Minnette
- Kate Upton
- Brett Gelman
- Christopher Mintz-Plasse
- Jason Mitchell
- Greg Sestero
- Eliza Coupe
- Erin Cummings
- Michelle Arthur
- Ricky Mabe
- Shane Ryan
- Tamzin Brown
- Cate Freedman
- Amechi Okocha
- Cameron Brinkman
- Nicole Gordon-Levitt
- Elizabeth Hirsch-Tauber
- Jenna Curtis
- Frederick Keeve
- Adwin Brown
- Slim Khezri
- Corey Weber
- Phillip E. Walker
- Katherine Neff
- Taylor DeVoe
- Johnny Meyer
- Tearra Oso
- Vince Chavez
- Krista West
- Aidiye Aidarbekov
- Kara Gibson
- Resit Berker Enhos
- Tudor Munteanu
- Frank Lui Geo
- Bill Rojas
- Mark Anthony Petrucelli
- Zhubin Rahbar
- Javi Sánchez-Blanco Boyer
- Jolie Mitnick Salter
- Ramona Tibrin
- Frankie Ponce
- Vincent Marinelli
- Adonis Simmons
- Elena Cristiean
- Cerra Angela Vallentine
- Ron Saylor
- Danny Finneran
- Eloho Josephine Okujeni
- Dan Byelich
- Cynthia Natera
- Jordan Daem
- Max Valentine