The Next Big Thing

Overview

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.

Cast

Jonathan Lipnicki

Himself

Lauren Francesca

Lauren Francesca

Marshall Manesh

Mr. Shah

James Kyson

James Kyson

Kelli Dawn Hancock

Officer Barnes

Jonney Ahmanson

Chuck

Ken Sagoes

Terry

Jo Farkas

Ms. Levinson

Circus-Szalewski

Skitz

Kelcey Watson

Russell

Eugene Alper

Dmitri

Sharon Noble

Dotty