EXCLUSIVE: Actor and social media star Adam Rose, whose comedy bits across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube rack up over a billion monthly views, is making his feature film directorial debut with 15 Minutes (working title).
Rose wrote and will star in the movie which Ambitious Entertainment and HK Corp are producing.
Producing for Ambitious Entertainment is Kirk Shaw whose credits include Oscar winning movie The Hurt Locker, Battle in Seattle, Helen, and recent credits the 2nd, Primal, and the 2024 horror-comedy All My Friends Are Dead. International producer Lorne Hilster is producing on behalf of HKCorp.
The project is billed as satirical with Roe playing an influencer who also works as an actor in a not-too-distant future. Rose plans to tap his frequent collaborators of actors and creators whose combined digital reach is expected to top a half billion.
“I’m thrilled to bring this story to life and work with some of the funniest and most brilliant people I know,” Adam Rose said. “Being trusted by this team to direct my first feature film is truly a gift… for my already inflated ego.”
“We are incredibly thrilled to be working with Adam Rose on this unique opportunity, a project that not only showcases his talent as a creator, actor, and storyteller but also taps into his billion-impression monthly reach. Together, we are building a film that reflects our shared commitment to producing bold, relevant stories that resonate with audiences worldwide. We look forward to expanding this journey with additional partners who share our vision,” said Kirk Shaw of Ambitious Entertainment.
Marketing efforts are being led by WHTWRKS Inc., a creative agency known for helping brands engage authentically with diverse, digitally native audiences. They are leading the efforts to create opportunities for brand partners.
Rose, who counts north of 27M social media followers, is repped by Brillstein Entertainment Partners and CAA. On the acting side, he’s recently recurred on NBC’s New Amsterdam, and Disney’s Hamster & Gretel and has appeared in over 30 other TV shows. On the film side, Rose has had supporting roles in several Oscar-nominated films, working with directors such as Noah Baumbach, Jason Reitman, and Kenneth Lonergan, and will soon be starring in Paramount and Nickelodeon’s new feature film My Weird School.
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