High School Lover

High School Lover
Directed byJerell Rosales
Written by
  • Amber Coney
  • Jessica Dube
Produced byVince Jolivette
Starring
CinematographyChristina Voros
Edited byJulia Kots
Music byTim O'Keefe
Production
company
Elysium Bandini Studios
Distributed byLionsgate
Release date
  • January 20, 2017 (2017-01-20)
Running time
86 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

High School Lover is a 2017 American romantic thriller directed by Jerell Rosales in his theatrical directorial debut. The film stars Paulina Singer, François Arnaud, Lana Condor, Tyler Alvarez, Julia Jones, and James Franco. It premiered in Los Angeles on January of 20, 2017 and then went on to have a television premiere on Lifetime.

Plot

After Kelly Winters, a 17-year-old high school senior, falls in love with Christian Booth, a famous actor who is 9 years older than her, Rick (also a cinematographer) tries to intervene before the crush turns into a dangerous obsession.

Cast

  • Paulina Singer as Kelley Winters
  • François Arnaud as Christian Booth
  • Lana Condor as Allison
  • Tyler Alvarez as Larry
  • Julia Jones as Samantha Winters
  • James Franco as Rick Winters
  • David Alan Madrick as Richard Barley
  • Ashley Aufderheide as Rachel Winters
  • Julian Elijah Martinez as Timothy West
  • Julian Cihi as Journey Segal
  • Renee Morrison as Jules Kenny
  • Prince Rama as themselves
  • Vince Jolivette as Film Director Sean
  • Fran Kravitz as High School Teacher
  • Emmy Elliott as High School Student (uncredited)
  • Allan Anthony Williams as Dave
  • Angelica S Alvarez as Rosie (uncredited)
  • Denisa Juhos as Actress
  • Jess Domain as Actress
  • Michelle Romano as Actress (uncredited)
  • Leigh Fitzjames as Clare
  • Yevgeniya Kats as Christian's Fan (uncredited)
  • Aly Mang as Christian's Fan (uncredited)
  • Merritt Chase as Club Patron (uncredited)
  • Hansel Pacheco as Club Patron (uncredited)
  • Brady Bryson as Boy in Club (uncredited)
  • Jacqueline Honulik as Model (uncredited)
  • Alexis Martinez as Model (uncredited)

Production

The feature film was shot in August and September 2016 on location in New York City.[1] In January 2017, it was announced that Franco stars in the film and serves as an executive producer.[2] It was also reported that Paulina Singer (ABC/Freeform's Dead of Summer) and François Arnaud (Star of NBC's Midnight Texas) have lead roles in the film.[3]

Release

On January 20, 2017, it made its theatrical world premiere at Laemmle's Royal Theater in Los Angeles, where it played for one week.

In January 2017, it was announced that the film would be a part of Lifetime's slate, and premiered on February 4, 2017.[4]

On November 21, 2017, the film was released on DVD, distributed by Lionsgate under license from A+E Networks.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Bruins collaborate on James Franco movie 'High School Lover'". dailybruin.com. Retrieved 2017-11-29.
  2. ^ Calvario, Liz (January 13, 2017). "James Franco to Star In and Executive Produce 'High School Lover,' His Second Lifetime Movie". IndieWire. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
  3. ^ Schwindt, Oriana (January 13, 2017). "Lifetime's New Original Movies Include Viola Davis, James Franco, Michael Jackson". Variety. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
  4. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 13, 2017). "Lifetime Orders Michael Jackson Original Movie, Picks Up James Franco, Viola Davis Films – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
  5. ^ "Buy HIGH SCHOOL LOVER DVD from Lionsgate Shop". www.lionsgateshop.com. Retrieved 2017-11-23.