Randall Park’s Directorial Debut ‘Shortcomings’ to Star Justin H. Min, Sherry Cola and Ally Maki (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comRebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Randall Park has cast Justin H. Min, Sherry Cola and Ally Maki to star in his directorial debut “Shortcomings.” The film, a comedic drama, will also feature Tavi Gevinson (“Gossip Girl”), Debby Ryan (“The Suite Life on Deck,” “Insatiable”), Sonoya Mizuno (“House of The Dragon”), Timothy Simons (“Veep”) and Jacob Batalon (“Spider-Man: No Way Home”).
Described as a “hilariously irreverent examination of racial politics, sexual mores and pop culture,” “Shortcomings” follows a cynical movie theater manager Ben (Min) and his irrepressible best friend Alice (Cola).
Together, the Bay Area urbanites navigate Ben’s disintegrating relationship with his girlfriend Miko (Maki), Alice’s serial-dating habits and other obstacles in the way of their personal growth.
The story is based on the graphic novel by Adrian Tomine, who adapted the screenplay and served as an executive producer on the film. “It was a joy watching these incredibly talented performers bring these characters to life, flaws and all,” Park said. “I am extremely proud to helm a movie that will finally show the world that the Asian American experience includes eating various sandwiches in diners.” Topic Studios and Tango Entertainment is newly on board to distribute the movie, which recently wrapped production.
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