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‘My Old Ass’ Filmmaker Megan Park on the Joke That Led to One of 2024’s Most Pleasant Surprises
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scrn loglineAn 18-year-old's chance encounter with her 39-year-old self sparks a hilarious and heartfelt exploration of nostalgia, regret, and the power of self-reflection.beat sheet- Director Megan Park gambled on casting Aubrey Plaza as the older version of the film's protagonist, even though Plaza doesn't physically resemble the younger actress, because Plaza's ability to convey the jaded, disenchanted qualities of the character was more important.
- The unconventional title 'My Old Ass' was initially a joke, but the filmmakers became so attached to it that it became a dealbreaker during the Sundance Film Festival bidding war, ultimately leading Amazon MGM Studios to acquire the film's worldwide distribution rights for $15 million.
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‘My Old Ass’ Filmmaker Megan Park on the Joke That Led to One of 2024’s Most Pleasant Surprises
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Brian Davids
scrn logline
An 18-year-old's chance encounter with her 39-year-old self sparks a hilarious and heartfelt exploration of nostalgia, regret, and the power of self-reflection.
beat sheet
- Director Megan Park gambled on casting Aubrey Plaza as the older version of the film's protagonist, even though Plaza doesn't physically resemble the younger actress, because Plaza's ability to convey the jaded, disenchanted qualities of the character was more important.
- The unconventional title 'My Old Ass' was initially a joke, but the filmmakers became so attached to it that it became a dealbreaker during the Sundance Film Festival bidding war, ultimately leading Amazon MGM Studios to acquire the film's worldwide distribution rights for $15 million.
call sheet
Megan Park, Aubrey Plaza, Maisy Stella, Margot Robbie, LuckyChap Entertainment, Indian Paintbrush, Amazon MGM Studios, My Old Ass, The Fallout