The darkly humorous workplace feature film, "Don't Tell Larry," aims to ignite conversations this summer with its quirky take on office dynamics. This indie gem, helmed by directors Greg Porper (renowned for "Worst Birthday Ever") and John Schimke (of "Red Table Talk" fame), has been snagged by Level 33 Entertainment. The studio plans to unveil international sales at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival and premiere the film theatrically on June 20th. The star-studded cast includes Patty Guggenheim, Ed Begley Jr., Dot-Marie Jones, Kenneth Mosley, and Kiel Kennedy, promising a powerhouse performance.
"Don't Tell Larry" revolves around Susan (played by Guggenheim), an aspiring office worker who, in her quest for a promotion, utters a seemingly harmless fib to her eccentric coworker Larry (Kennedy). Little does she know that this minor deception will soon snowball into chaos.
The exclusive trailer, premiered on The Hollywood Reporter, captures Susan's escalating panic as she suspects Larry might be entangled in the mysterious demise of their colleague (Begley). "We need to get Larry fired," Susan urgently declares, setting the tone for a dramatic turn of events.
The film, which garnered accolades for Best Comedy and Audience Choice at the Pasadena Film Festival, began its journey as a web series. Porper and Schimke, who penned the script, took the helm amidst the pandemic, funding the project partly by liquidating personal belongings. The innovative marketing campaign for "Don't Tell Larry" leverages meme culture, augmented by an AI chatbot embodying the titular character and a mock company website, ensuring the film's message reaches far and wide.
Andreas Olavarria, CEO of Level 33, extols "Don't Tell Larry" as "a tale brimming with laughter and suspense that we believe will resonate with audiences worldwide." Guggenheim, who has previously graced screens in Marvel's "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law" and more recently recurring roles in "Matlock," "The Spiderwick Chronicles," and "iCarly," delivers a compelling performance that promises to leave viewers on edge.
