Tommy Wiseau, known for directing and starring in what is often considered one of the worst movies ever made, and Sestero appear together 15 years later for 'Best F(r)iends.' It’s been nearly 15 years since Tommy Wiseau directed and starred in the cult classic The Room, which became known by many as one of the worst films of all time due to its odd style of filmmaking, awkward acting performances and inconsistent narrative structure.
Now, Wiseau is reuniting with The Room star Greg Sestero in a new movie called Best F(r)iends.
Here, The Hollywood Reporter exclusively debuts a trailer for the project, which follows a man (Sestero) who meets a lonely mortician (Wisaeu) who takes him on a wild journey.
The film came about when Sestero wrote a story that was inspired by a road trip he took with Wiseau in 2003. He brought the role of the mortician to Wiseau, who responded positively to the character.
"I think it's a role that will really spotlight Tommy's unique talent and charisma, while also setting up an unexpected and exciting reunion," Sestero tells THR.
They quietly shot the film, directed by Gary Fong, in August and September in Los Angeles and Canada, keeping it mostly a secret until the first trailer revealed above. The distribution plan is still in the works but the filmmakers are aiming for a theatrical release.
"After watching Best F(r)iends, your mind will find paradise," says Wiseau, whose unique accent and mannerisms can be seen in the first trailer. The project is repped by Matt Leipzig at Original Artists and Shelley Surpin at Surpin, Mayersohn & Coghill.
New Line is currently making a film about the making-of The Room, which is directed by and starring James Franco. In The Masterpiece (previously called The Disaster Artist), Franco will play the eccentric Wiseau, the director and star of the 2003 drama, which developed a strong cult following, including among celebrities, who loved it in a "so bad it's good" way.
Sestero, who starred in The Room, and Tom Bissell wrote the 2013 nonfiction book The Disaster Artist, which chronicled the shoot. Sestero described his life as a struggling actor and what it was like to work with the mysterious and eccentric Wiseau, who had no filmmaking experience when he set out to write, direct and produce The Room, which centers on a man named Johnny whose fiancee, Lisa, cheats on him with his best friend, Mark.
Aiden Hernandez
Do you think TW holds a grudge against him, or does his brain just not work that way?
Lucas Rodriguez
>10 cents has been deposited into your account.
Kevin Williams
TW probbaly doesn't hold a grudge. He's a businessman and embraced the hatred for his movie. Dude is smarter than he appears.
Aaron Watson
You're doing great and fitting in so well here. Enthusiasm is soo passé huh?
Well I for one welcome the Dawn of Wiseaukino. We used to have some really great Disaster Artist threads, a bit before your time.
Matthew Hall
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Adam Reed
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Wyatt Phillips
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Lucas Morris
Am I supposed to know who these people are kek
Landon Brown
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Parker Mitchell
I... I'm kinda hyped.
Anthony Thompson
It's sort of a no lose scenario. As long as it's ridiculous, it'll be worth watching. If it's actually good, that's a bonus.
Juan Jenkins
>not directed by Tommy >meme soundtrack >meme cinematography >written by Greg "only relevant because of Tommy but I'm gonna laugh at him at any given opportunity" Sestero No.
Jeremiah Sanders
This is an ARG for The Masterpiece. The movie isnt on IMDB and the director doesnt exist.
Chase Collins
The trailer looks like it's a serious movie. The quality and way it's shot reminds me of I'm Not A Serial Killer. Also it is a good part for Tommy.
Jaxson Campbell
>>meme cinematography
What did he meme by this?
Dylan Wood
>Best F(r)iends
I'm sure they stole this title from Herzog's My Best Fiend
John Murphy
>The movie isnt on IMDB Probably the last thing on their mind >director doesn't exist More like doesn't want to be connected to a meme movie if it fails
Jonathan Rogers
Also the facebook page isnt real and if you've read Disaster Artist you know Greg would never work with Tommy again. It's an ARG thatll lead up to a trailer for The Masterpiece.
Just look at how fake the quotes are in the end of the trailer. Not to mention how the themes of the movie are literally the same as The Disaster Artist.
Jeremiah Jackson
I've also seen that movie. #wow
Aiden King
>meme soundtrack >meme cinematography
What does this actually mean? Define how a thing is "meme"
Adrian Hill
What's an "ARG"?
Aiden Miller
THat's a fine theory, and i'd be ok with that, but Greg's career's not exactly on fire. He does appearances with Tommy anyway. If he figures he can squeeze a little more cash out of their relationship, why not?
Cameron Hill
Pirate slang for Addendum Reposte Gratuitous.
It's Latin.
Brayden Howard
If it's just a viral thing I'll be so pissed. It actually looks promising.
Hudson Cox
>and if you've read Disaster Artist you know Greg would never work with Tommy again
He's still collaborating with him to this day. This trailer proves.
Wyatt Hernandez
you have alot to learn about judging things user, but i suspect you won't
William Bennett
I never heard of that term before. I don't think anyone has.
Noah Murphy
>soo passé
You are without any doubt a gigantic faggot
Henry Perry
>meme soundtrack Electro droning is in now just like Inception's "bwaa" was in every trailer couple of years ago >meme cinematography Wide shots of nature just because
Brandon Nelson
Alternative Reality Game
Henry Gray
The cinematography looks like it's straight out of a student film. It's not terrible, but it's not kino.
Carson Wood
>Wide shots of nature just because
Damn, really made me think. Thanks.
Charles Turner
>You are without any doubt a gigantic faggot
Colton Baker
No way! Two people have seen the exact same movie!
Crazy world
Nathaniel Sullivan
Seems like schlock horror which is promising
Jack Jenkins
Looking forward
Elijah Morgan
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Austin Gutierrez
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Easton Rivera
pls be real
Parker Gray
Tommy Wiseau's voice and speech patterns can make ANY LINE hilarous.
Charles Parker
Tom "kinousseur" Wisaeu
Chase Ross
>the director doesnt exist.
He seems like a larger than life character to rival Tommy
>"Come on, you can trust me" >Immediately cuts to Greg getting in a hearse 100% keks.
It looks kinda serious but it could be fun. I dig noir-style stuff anyway, and the cinematography looks really cool
Christopher Cruz
Alternate Reality Game, usually some shit done through the internet, where people try and uncover a mystery. Cloverfield/10 Cloverfield Lane did it.
Easton Nguyen
>Just look at how fake the quotes are in the end of the trailer. I dunno, I'd believe Capone would spew some bullshit like that.
John Scott
If it's real they're AT LEAST not trying to cash in on the 'trying to be so bad it's good' market and it makes their movie better than the sequel to Samurai Cop, all these shitty Sharknado movies and Birdemic sequels. And seeing how Sestero is a somewhat decent writer (if he had wrote all of the Disaster Artist himself I'd say he's an amazing writer).
Jason Cox
JUST
Logan Ward
Get a load of triggered Timmy over here
Easton Turner
I can't wait. I saw "The Room" when I was about 14 in 02, and genuinely enjoyed it. I thought it was one of those scyfy tier independent films, entertaining but there's just something about it that makes it better than your typical indy film. I thought it was some kind of bizaare drama, like a budget lynch film or something.
Jason Thomas
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Andrew Lopez
Halloween isn't for 19 days, put that spooky shit away
Aaron Hughes
Hopefully Tommy will be a vampire
Joseph Gutierrez
who is this semon gorgon?
the lady looks nice too
Zachary Wilson
Well I guess Greg's a pretty bad actor no matter who is directing. It looks to be shot really well, but something about the picture quality and the sound make it seem a bit amateur. Soundtrack seems derivative, but it gets the job done. It'll probably be bad but interesting.
Christian Rivera
I don't get what's going on it's just Greg with a nerdy fan?
