Miley Cyrus march toward world domination continues. The singing and acting superstar is starring in “LOL,” an upcoming comedy-drama that co-stars Demi Moore as Miley’s mom.
The film, which just released its first trailer, is a remake of a 2008 French film of the same name. In the American version, Cyrus plays Lola, a high school student struggling to find the right balance between studies and social life. According to the trailer, “LOL” is about “breaking free, and the time in all of our lives when you discover what you stand for.”
The coming-of-age story looks to focus on the communication gap between parents and kids, and it’s sure to include plenty of romance. In addition to Cyrus and Moore, the film features Ashley Greene from “Twilight” and Douglas Booth from “The Pillars of the Earth” and the upcoming “Romeo and Juliet.”
“LOL,” text-speak for “laughing out loud,” hits theaters sometime this year. What are your thoughts? Is “LOL” a must-see or a must-skip?
About the Story
In a world connected by YouTube, iTunes and Facebook, Lola (Miley Cyrus) and her friends navigate the peer pressures of high school romance and friendship while dodging their sometimes overbearing and confused parents. When Lola’s mom, Anne (Demi Moore), accidentally reads her teenage daughter’s racy journal, she realizes just how wide their communication gap has grown. Through hilarious and heartfelt moments between mother and daughter, LOL is an authentic coming-of-age story for the way we live now.
Lola’s high school inner-circle includes Kyle (Douglas Booth) – Lola’s BFF, whom she realizes is her love interest; Lola’s two best friends Janice (Esco) and Emily (Hinshaw); Max (Adam G. Sevani) – a nerd that Emily secretly hooks up with; Lola’s ex-boyfriend and Kyle’s best friend Chad (Finn); Lloyd (Watson) who is part of their crew; and Ashley (Ashley Greene) – the sexy girl who has set her sights on Kyle, much to Lola’s dismay.
Thomas Jane plays Alan, Anne’s ex-husband and Lola’s father. Jay Hernandez plays James, a dangerously cute, good-natured cop dating Anne who is able to offer a little perspective on her teenage daughter. Austin Nichols plays Mr. Ross, the heartthrob math teacher, who all the girls have a crush on. Marlo Thomas plays Gran, Anne’s sophisticated mother whose relaxed demeanor allows her to be the easy-going bystander when it comes to watching Anne raising children of her own. Gina Gershon and Fisher Stevens play Anne’s closest friends and confidants and Nora Dunn plays Emily’s mom.
LOL
Directed by: Lisa Azuelos
Starring: Miley Cyrus, Demi Moore, Ashley Greene, Thomas Jane, Douglas Booth, Alexa Nikolas, Adam G. Sevani
Screenplay by: Lisa Azuelos
Production Design by: Happy Massee
Cinematography by: Kieran McGuigan
Film Editing by: Myron I. Kerstein
Costume Design by: Hope Hanafin
Set Decoration by: Summer Eubanks
Art Direction by: Marc Benacerraf
Music by: Rob Simonsen
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for mature thematic content involving teen sexuality and drug and alcohol use, and for language.
Studio: Lionsgate Films
Release Date: May 4, 2012
Related Link: View the Full Production Notes for LOL
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