David Duchovny Will Write, Direct, and Star in BUCKY F*CKING DENT
David Duchovny (The X-Files, Califorinacation) is set to write, direct, and star in the film adaptation of his book Bucky F*cking Dent. It’s always great to see Duchovny jump on board a film project, and this one is obviously special to him. It’s described as “an ode to the bond between father and son” and a true underdog story.
The story is set in New York in 1978, and it follows “an aimless thirty-something named Ted, who moves back in with his father Marty (Duchovny) after learning of his terminal illness. Marty is looking to make up for lost time, but his health seems to deteriorate whenever his beloved Red Sox lose a game (a condition familiar to Boston sports fans of the era). With help from a crew of neighborhood old-timers and Mariana – Marty’s Nuyorican grief counselor – Ted orchestrates an intricate plan to provide the illusion of a Sox winning streak to keep Marty’s spirit up (and heart beating).”
Jordan Yale Levine and Jordan Beckerman of Yale Productions said in a statement, “We’re thrilled to be working with David to bring this amazing story to life. His passion and vision for this film are so clear, and the themes of this story – father and son, life and death – are deeply meaningful and universal.”
This sounds like it’ll make for a great film, and I’ll be looking forward to watching it.
Source: Variety