A24, the indie studio behind acclaimed films like Moonlight, Lady Bird, and Uncut Gems, is venturing into new territory with its first ever musical comedy. The film, which was originally titled F*cking Identical Twins, has been re-titled Dicks: The Musical. Here’s everything you need to know about this outrageous and hilarious project.
The Plot
Dicks: The Musical is based on a two-man stage show written and performed by comedians Aaron Jackson and Josh Sharp at the Upright Citizens Brigade in 2014. The show is a parody of The Parent Trap, the classic story of identical twin sisters who switch places to reunite their divorced parents. However, in Dicks: The Musical, the twins are adult brothers who work as business rivals. They discover their true identity and decide to swap lives in order to get their parents back together.
The Cast
The film boasts an impressive and eclectic cast of actors, musicians, and comedians. Jackson and Sharp will reprise their roles as the twins, while rapper Megan Thee Stallion will make her film debut in an undisclosed role. Saturday Night Live’s Bowen Yang, Broadway legend Nathan Lane, and Will & Grace’s Megan Mullally are also part of the ensemble.
The Music
The film will feature original songs by Jackson, Sharp, and composer Karl Saint Lucy. Marius de Vries, who has worked on musical films like Moulin Rouge and La La Land, will serve as executive music producer alongside Fiora Cutler, who will be the music supervisor.
The Director
The film will be directed by Larry Charles, who is best known for his work on Borat, Bruno, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Charles is no stranger to controversial and provocative comedy, so he seems like a perfect fit for this project.
The Release Date
The film does not have a confirmed release date yet, but rumors are pointing towards a world premiere in the TIFF Midnight Madness sidebar, which showcases genre films that are wild, weird, and wonderful. The film has also been rated R for strong crude sexual content, graphic nudity, pervasive language and brief drug use.
The Conclusion
Dicks: The Musical is a film that promises to be outrageous, hilarious, and subversive. It is a rare musical comedy from A24 that will likely appeal to fans of both indie cinema and raunchy humor. Stay tuned for more updates on this film as they become available.