Constance Wu's dark comedy movie 'East Bay' has been obtained and will come out in North America through Level 33 Entertainment.
Key points:
- The film 'East Bay,' directed, produced, and written by Daniel Yoon, based in Canada, will premiere in May in North American cinemas. It will also be available digitally through Level 33 Entertainment later on, as per Variety.
- Formerly known as 'Low Budget Ethnic Movie,' 'East Bay' stars Wu, director Yoon, and Kavi Ramachandran Ladnier.
- The movie debuted at the Cinequest Film and Creativity festival in San Jose. CaliforniaIt won an audience award at the festival held in August 2023.
The specifics:
- In 'East Bay,' Wu portrays Sara, who is friends with Jack (Yoon), a man who comes to terms with being unsuccessful and letting down his immigrant parents after a series of personal and professional setbacks.
- Andreas Olavarria, president and CEO of Level 33, applauded Yoon's resourcefulness and creativity in assembling a team for 'East Bay.'
- Yoon praised his co-stars for their work in the movie, particularly Wu's portrayal of Sara, which he described as being significantly different from her other roles. He also lauded Kavi Ramachandran Ladnier's performance as guru Vivanti.
- Yoon commented, "The cast delivered some memorable, even iconic, performances. It was a great stroke of luck to have such an incredibly talented group as part of 'East Bay.'"
On another note:
- Apart from the dark comedy film, Wu will return to her voice role as Daphne in HBO's adult animated series “Velma” Season 2.The premiere is set for Thursday, April 25.
- Wu was also seen alongside Corbin Bleu in the off-Broadway production of “Little Shop of Horrors” last year. Constance Wu’s dark comedy film “East Bay” has been acquired and will be released in North America by Level 33 Entertainment.
Key points: of Corbin Bleu in the off-Broadway production of “Little Shop of Horrors.”
