When Dakota Johnson lit up screens in Am I Ok? - A fresh take on lifelong friendship
Dakota Johnson joined the cast of the new feature film "Am I Ok?" from co-directors Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne. The film explored the complexities of a lifelong friendship disturbed by a deep secret.
Dakota Johnson (Source: IMDb)
A year and a half ago, Fifty Shades star Dakota Johnson graced the cinematic world with another captivating role. Johnson joined a star-studded cast for "Am I Ok?," a feature film exploring lifelong friendship's trials, tribulations, and revelations, directed by the creative duo Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne.
Still from Am I Ok? (Source: IMDb)
All-Star Cast for 'Am I Ok?'
The groundbreaking project marked the first solo financing venture from Erik Feig's company, Picturestart. Johnson wasn't the only big name attached to the project. The actress was joined by a lineup of talents including Sonoya Mizuno, Jermaine Fowler of "Coming 2 America," Whitmer Thomas, Molly Gordon, June Diane Raphael, Notaro herself, and Sean Hayes.
The plot revolved around best friends Lucy and Jane, convinced they knew all there is to know about each other. However, as Jane announces a move from LA to London, Lucy drops a bombshell secret.
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A Heartwarming Tale of Friendship in Chaos
"We are honored to bring Lauren's script to life with Tig and Stephanie at the helm. Paired with the top-notch producing team and incredible cast, we can't wait for production to begin on this heartwarming comedy that will resonate with audiences everywhere," Erik Feig had shared, expressing his anticipation for the project.
The script was crafted by Lauren Pomerantz and production began on February 1, 2021, in Los Angeles. Notably, the film was produced by Jessica Elbaum and Will Ferrell through Gloria Sanchez Productions, Johnson and Ro Donnelly’s TeaTime Pictures, and Notaro and Allynne’s Something Fierce Productions.
The film "Am I Ok?" came on the heels of Notaro and Allynne's hit Funny or Die series "Under a Rock With Tig Notaro," adding another feather in their creative caps. With Dakota Johnson lighting up the screens, the film indeed provided a fresh, heartwarming take on the ups and downs of a lifelong friendship thrown into chaos.
Several parts of the text in this article, including the title, were generated with the help of an AI tool.
Updated: October 20, 2023 05:26 PM IST
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