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Filming Begins in Los Angeles on Indie Dark Comedy The Musical Led by Rob Lowe, Gillian Jacobs and Will Brill

AFI alumni Giselle Bonilla teams with writer Alexander Heller on a feature debut supported by California’s tax credit program in Los Angeles

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Overview

  • Principal photography is underway in Los Angeles on The Musical, a dark comedy starring Rob Lowe, Gillian Jacobs and Tony Award winner Will Brill.
  • The story follows a middle school drama teacher who schemes to sabotage his school principal after discovering a romance with his ex-girlfriend.
  • Director Giselle Bonilla and screenwriter Alexander Heller have expanded their original AFI short into a full-length feature.
  • The project is produced by Rob Lowe, Alexander Heller, Greg Lauritano, Jordan Backhus and Findlay Brown with WME Independent handling sales.
  • California’s Film & Television Tax Credit Program is underwriting the shoot to strengthen local crews and boost independent filmmaking in the region.