Untitled Lawrence Lamont film | |
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Directed by | Lawrence Lamont |
Written by | Syreeta Singleton |
Produced by | Issa Rae Sara Diya Rastogi Deniese Davis Charles D. King James Lopez Poppy Hanks |
Starring | Keke Palmer SZA |
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Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
An untitled Lawrence Lamont film is an upcoming American buddy comedy film written by Syreeta Singleton, directed by Lawrence Lamont and starring Keke Palmer and SZA.
In April 2024, it was announced that Palmer and SZA were cast in the film. [1] In July that same year, it was announced that several other actors, including Howery and Apatow, were also cast in the film. [2] In August that same year, it was announced that Perkins, Joseph, Dennis and Perry were cast in the film. [3]
The film will be released on January 24, 2025. [4]
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