Green Day-Inspired Film 'New Years Rev' Announces Cast and Seeks Extras

The comedy film follows three friends on a road trip inspired by Green Day's early touring days and features a cast of rising stars and seasoned actors.

• 'New Years Rev,' written and directed by Lee Kirk, is a coming-of-age comedy inspired by Green Day's early years living in a tour van.
• The film stars Mason Thames, Kylr Coffman, and Ryan Foust as three friends who mistakenly believe they are opening for Green Day on New Year's Eve in Los Angeles.
• Additional cast members include Mckenna Grace, Fred Armisen, Bobby Lee, Sean Gunn, Jenna Fischer, Angela Kinsey, and Keen Ruffalo.
• Green Day members Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool are co-producing the film, which will include live music and a concert scene featuring the band.
• Casting is underway for extras in Oklahoma City, with producers seeking young adults aged 18-30 to play attendees of a pop-up rock show, including a rain and mud fight scene.

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