WANDAVISION's Randall Park Making His Movie Directorial Debut with SHORTCOMINGS
WandaViaion actor Randall Park is set to make his feature film directorial debut with an adaptation of the graphic novel Shortcomings, which was created by famed cartoonist Adrian Tomine.
Shortcomings tell the story of a trio of young Bay Area urbanites Ben Tanaka, Miko Hayashi, and Alice Kim “as they navigate a range of interpersonal relationships, traversing the country in search of the ideal connection. In cafes, bars, and bedrooms, their stories collide and intertwine with naked candor and razor-sharp humor.”
Park said in a statement, “I am such a huge fan of Adrian’s work, and I’m very excited to team with him and Roadside Attractions on this updated, modern take of Shortcomings. In these characters, I see versions of Asian Americans in my own life – the ones I love and the ones I just kind of tolerate.”
Tomine, who also wrote the script for the film, added, “Shortcomings is a book that’s very close to my heart, and I have long resisted the idea of any adaptation that didn’t feel true to the style and spirit of the material. Randall, Roadside Attractions, and Imminent Collision immediately impressed me with their passion, insight, and vision for this film. They have been invaluable partners in the process of translating Shortcomings both to the screen as well as to the current time, and I’m honored to be a part of this collaboration.”
Roadside Attractions SVP Jennifer Berman went on to say, “With his adaptation of Shortcomings, Adrian has proven himself not only a brilliant cartoonist but also a talented screenwriter. When Randall came to us with a true artist’s vision for telling this story cinematically, everything clicked into place. We are honored to work with this stellar creative team to help bring this hilariously poignant story to screen.”
It’s awesome to see that Park is moving into directing. He’s always enjoyable to watch in front of the camera, and now he’s going to have the opportunity to show off his directing skills.
Source: Deadline
