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72-529: A film adaptation of the same name was released in 2017, directed by and starring James Franco as Wiseau and his brother Dave Franco as Sestero. In 1997, Greg Sestero, an aspiring actor struggling with confidence, first encounters Tommy Wiseau in an acting class held by Jean Shelton in San Francisco . Sestero is initially perplexed by Wiseau's over-the-top acting technique, unusual physical appearance, untraceable accent, and eccentric behavior, which includes

144-505: A SAG card by producing and starring in a commercial for a company he himself owned), and threatens to evict Sestero from the Los Angeles apartment he is loaning to him, leading Sestero to become uncomfortable with their relationship. After viewing The Talented Mr. Ripley for the first time, Sestero is struck by how similar Wiseau is to the title character. However, when Wiseau also sees the film, instead of recognizing his own behavior, he

216-511: A limited release on December 1, 2017, before opening wide on December 8, 2017. It received positive reviews from critics, with the chemistry of the Francos and their portrayals of Wiseau and Sestero, as well as the film's humor and screenplay, receiving praise, and was chosen by the National Board of Review as one of the top ten films of 2017. At the 75th Golden Globe Awards , James Franco won

288-578: A Q&A session. The film is the first collaboration of James and brother Dave, as the younger Franco has said that he had sought different projects deliberately, specifying in an interview at the Toronto International Film Festival, "I didn't want people to think I was riding his coattails." As New Line Cinema sought to acquire The Disaster Artist in October 2015, one of the film's producers, and frequent Franco collaborator, Seth Rogen,

360-450: A Q&A session. The film is the first collaboration of James and brother Dave, as the younger Franco has said that he had sought different projects deliberately, specifying in an interview at the Toronto International Film Festival, "I didn't want people to think I was riding his coattails." As New Line Cinema sought to acquire The Disaster Artist in October 2015, one of the film's producers, and frequent Franco collaborator, Seth Rogen,

432-452: A bank teller, Randall Park as Greg's acting classmate Rob, Jerrod Carmichael as an actor friend of Greg's, Casey Wilson as a casting director, Lauren Ash as the florist in The Room ' s "Hi, doggie" sequence, and Angelyne as herself. Bryan Cranston makes an uncredited cameo appearance as himself. Greg Sestero appears as an assistant casting director, while Tommy Wiseau appears in

504-402: A bank teller, Randall Park as Greg's acting classmate Rob, Jerrod Carmichael as an actor friend of Greg's, Casey Wilson as a casting director, Lauren Ash as the florist in The Room ' s "Hi, doggie" sequence, and Angelyne as herself. Bryan Cranston makes an uncredited cameo appearance as himself. Greg Sestero appears as an assistant casting director, while Tommy Wiseau appears in

576-460: A bit of a dodge". Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian gave the film three out of five stars, writing that it brings up unanswered questions, and "has room for improvement". Ignatiy Vishnevetsky of The A.V. Club gave the film a rating of "C", calling it a "lousy tribute" and asking, "will anyone who hasn't seen The Room actually be able to piece together a sense of this Z-grade sensation from watching The Disaster Artist ?" Although based on

648-460: A bit of a dodge". Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian gave the film three out of five stars, writing that it brings up unanswered questions, and "has room for improvement". Ignatiy Vishnevetsky of The A.V. Club gave the film a rating of "C", calling it a "lousy tribute" and asking, "will anyone who hasn't seen The Room actually be able to piece together a sense of this Z-grade sensation from watching The Disaster Artist ?" Although based on

720-582: A bizarre interpretation of a scene from A Streetcar Named Desire . Greg is impressed by Tommy's fearlessness, though Tommy also exhibits unusual habits and mannerisms; for instance, he can afford apartments in both San Francisco and Los Angeles, but he will not discuss his personal life or the source of his wealth. Despite his pronounced European accent, Tommy insists to Greg that he is from New Orleans. The two move to Los Angeles to pursue acting careers at Tommy's suggestion. Greg signs with talent agent Iris Burton and regularly attends auditions. Meanwhile, Tommy

792-516: A cafe. He says he is directing an upcoming episode of the TV show he is on, Malcolm in the Middle , and invites Greg to play a lumberjack, mainly because Greg has a beard. Greg is scheduled to shave his beard soon for The Room (for no apparent purpose), so he begs Tommy to delay shooting those scenes, but Tommy refuses. Greg reluctantly decides to finish the film and give up the opportunity to be on Malcolm . On

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864-422: A cafe. He says he is directing an upcoming episode of the TV show he is on, Malcolm in the Middle , and invites Greg to play a lumberjack, mainly because Greg has a beard. Greg is scheduled to shave his beard soon for The Room (for no apparent purpose), so he begs Tommy to delay shooting those scenes, but Tommy refuses. Greg reluctantly decides to finish the film and give up the opportunity to be on Malcolm . On

936-457: A closed set and humiliates Juliette in front of the entire crew. When confronted about this, Tommy reveals that he knows what the cast and crew members have been saying about him behind his back, as he watches the behind-the-scenes footage of the production. Tommy also reveals that he has spent $ 5 million on the production but does not disclose where these funds came from. While The Room is still filming, Greg and Amber run into Bryan Cranston at

1008-457: A closed set and humiliates Juliette in front of the entire crew. When confronted about this, Tommy reveals that he knows what the cast and crew members have been saying about him behind his back, as he watches the behind-the-scenes footage of the production. Tommy also reveals that he has spent $ 5 million on the production but does not disclose where these funds came from. While The Room is still filming, Greg and Amber run into Bryan Cranston at

1080-442: A director it is nice to finally see him embrace the comfort zone of comedy with enough cameos to rival Robert Altman's The Player . " Peter Debruge of Variety said it had a "genuine capacity to delight, whether or not the audiences in question have seen The Room ." Writing for Rolling Stone , Peter Travers gave the film 3.5 out of 4 stars, saying: "As a director, Franco succeeds beautifully at bringing coherence to chaos,

1152-442: A director it is nice to finally see him embrace the comfort zone of comedy with enough cameos to rival Robert Altman's The Player . " Peter Debruge of Variety said it had a "genuine capacity to delight, whether or not the audiences in question have seen The Room ." Writing for Rolling Stone , Peter Travers gave the film 3.5 out of 4 stars, saying: "As a director, Franco succeeds beautifully at bringing coherence to chaos,

1224-504: A fascination bordering on obsession with American culture and a refusal to discuss his past. At the same time, Sestero admires Wiseau's boldness and genuine enthusiasm for both life and acting. The two form an odd but affectionate bond as Sestero learns of the many contradictions of Wiseau's personality. Sestero signs with talent agent Iris Burton ; as he slowly accrues more acting credits and makes other friends, Wiseau grows jealous and schemes to earn similar acknowledgment (such as earning

1296-595: A hell of a good read, it will make a great film if ever adapted. It's equal parts Ed Wood , American Hustle and demented Citizen Kane —with a dash of Monty Python thrown into the mix". On February 11, 2015, The Disaster Artist (Audiobook) was nominated for Best Humor Audiobook at the Audie Awards , and was narrated by author Greg Sestero . The awards ceremony was held May 28, 2015 in New York City. The Disaster Artist (film) The Disaster Artist

1368-475: A mysterious, seemingly endless supply of money, Wiseau develops, produces, directs, and stars as the lead role in The Room , despite having no knowledge of filmmaking whatsoever. On-set relationships are a disaster: the story itself is nonsensical and full of plot threads that are never addressed or resolved (a matter complicated by Wiseau refusing to give anyone a full copy of the script); Wiseau's camera set-up requires two crews to operate, actors and crew storm off

1440-470: A nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role at the 24th Screen Actors Guild Awards , and the film earned a nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 90th Academy Awards . In San Francisco in 1998, 19-year-old Greg Sestero befriends Tommy Wiseau in Jean Shelton 's acting class after Tommy gives a bizarre interpretation of a scene from A Streetcar Named Desire . Greg

1512-496: A post-credits scene as a character named Henry. In February 2014, Seth Rogen's production company Point Grey Pictures announced it had acquired the book and film rights to The Disaster Artist . James Franco was set to direct and play Wiseau, and his brother Dave Franco was cast as Sestero. James Franco stated The Disaster Artist was "a combination of Boogie Nights and The Master ". According to Franco, Wiseau initially had hoped Johnny Depp would play him. In April 2016,

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1584-496: A post-credits scene as a character named Henry. In February 2014, Seth Rogen's production company Point Grey Pictures announced it had acquired the book and film rights to The Disaster Artist . James Franco was set to direct and play Wiseau, and his brother Dave Franco was cast as Sestero. James Franco stated The Disaster Artist was "a combination of Boogie Nights and The Master ". According to Franco, Wiseau initially had hoped Johnny Depp would play him. In April 2016,

1656-412: A prologue discussing The Room and its reputation. Other roles include John Early as Burton's executive assistant Chris Snyder, Joe Mande as DP Todd Barron, Charlyne Yi as costume designer Safowa Bright-Asare, Kelly Oxford as makeup artist Amy Von Brock, Tom Franco as Karl, Zoey Deutch as Tommy's acting classmate Bobbi, Sugar Lyn Beard as an actress auditioning for Lisa, Brian Huskey as

1728-412: A prologue discussing The Room and its reputation. Other roles include John Early as Burton's executive assistant Chris Snyder, Joe Mande as DP Todd Barron, Charlyne Yi as costume designer Safowa Bright-Asare, Kelly Oxford as makeup artist Amy Von Brock, Tom Franco as Karl, Zoey Deutch as Tommy's acting classmate Bobbi, Sugar Lyn Beard as an actress auditioning for Lisa, Brian Huskey as

1800-510: A release for the film, beginning its cult reputation as "the Citizen Kane of bad movies ." The book ends with Sestero's meditation on how Wiseau's handling of The Room ' s creation demonstrates the power (and danger) of unshakeable belief in one's dreams. A film adaptation of the same name , directed, co-produced by and starring James Franco as Wiseau and Dave Franco as Sestero, premiered at South by Southwest on March 12, 2017, and

1872-467: A standing ovation at its initial screening at South by Southwest. On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , The Disaster Artist holds an approval rating of 91% based on 350 professional reviews, with an average rating of 7.8/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Oh, hai Mark. The Disaster Artist is a surprisingly poignant and charming movie-about-a-movie that explores the creative process with unexpected delicacy." Metacritic , which uses

1944-467: A standing ovation at its initial screening at South by Southwest. On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , The Disaster Artist holds an approval rating of 91% based on 350 professional reviews, with an average rating of 7.8/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Oh, hai Mark. The Disaster Artist is a surprisingly poignant and charming movie-about-a-movie that explores the creative process with unexpected delicacy." Metacritic , which uses

2016-492: A true story, the film dramatizes and omits several events: The Disaster Artist (film) The Disaster Artist is a 2017 American biographical comedy-drama film starring, co-produced and directed by James Franco . It was written by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber , based on Greg Sestero and Tom Bissell 's 2013 non-fiction book of the same title . The film chronicles an unlikely friendship between aspiring actors Tommy Wiseau and Sestero that results in

2088-406: A weighted average, assigned The Disaster Artist a score of 76 out of 100 based on 44 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Audiences polled by PostTrak gave the film an 81% overall positive score and a 66% "definite recommend". Erik Childress of The Playlist dubbed James Franco's performance his "best... since his Oscar-nominated turn in 127 Hours . " Further, he wrote that "as

2160-406: A weighted average, assigned The Disaster Artist a score of 76 out of 100 based on 44 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Audiences polled by PostTrak gave the film an 81% overall positive score and a 66% "definite recommend". Erik Childress of The Playlist dubbed James Franco's performance his "best... since his Oscar-nominated turn in 127 Hours . " Further, he wrote that "as

2232-536: A word that accurately describes the making of this modern midnight-movie phenomenon. Do you need to see The Room to appreciate The Disaster Artist ? Not really." Justin Chang of the Los Angeles Times called the film "a hilarious, heartening celebration of failure". Manohla Dargis of The New York Times wrote that it is "a divertingly funny movie, but its breeziness can also feel overstated, at times glib and

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2304-430: A word that accurately describes the making of this modern midnight-movie phenomenon. Do you need to see The Room to appreciate The Disaster Artist ? Not really." Justin Chang of the Los Angeles Times called the film "a hilarious, heartening celebration of failure". Manohla Dargis of The New York Times wrote that it is "a divertingly funny movie, but its breeziness can also feel overstated, at times glib and

2376-406: A yo-yo and toy bird salesman to a retail and real estate tycoon, which serve to highlight his motivations for attempting to enter the film industry. Shortly after filming ends, Wiseau gives Sestero a rough cut of the film as a parting gift. Sestero screens it for his family, who are enthralled by its bizarre ineptitude. Their reaction turns out to be prophetic when, eight months later, Wiseau secures

2448-442: Is a 2017 American biographical comedy-drama film starring, co-produced and directed by James Franco . It was written by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber , based on Greg Sestero and Tom Bissell 's 2013 non-fiction book of the same title . The film chronicles an unlikely friendship between aspiring actors Tommy Wiseau and Sestero that results in the production of Wiseau's 2003 film The Room , widely considered one of

2520-461: Is also given a line producer credit). They rent production space from Birns & Sawyer, from whom Tommy insists on buying, rather than renting, all of the production equipment he will need. He also decides to shoot the film on 35 mm film and HD Digital simultaneously, which is another costly and unnecessary measure. Raphael Smadja and Sandy Schklair are hired as the cinematographer and script supervisor, respectively, and actress Juliette Danielle

2592-461: Is also given a line producer credit). They rent production space from Birns & Sawyer, from whom Tommy insists on buying, rather than renting, all of the production equipment he will need. He also decides to shoot the film on 35 mm film and HD Digital simultaneously, which is another costly and unnecessary measure. Raphael Smadja and Sandy Schklair are hired as the cinematographer and script supervisor, respectively, and actress Juliette Danielle

2664-433: Is cast as Lisa. Tommy's controlling behavior and inexperience soon begin to affect the production. He forgets his lines, arrives late, and refuses to supply his crew with basic needs like drinking water and air conditioning. The cast and crew are baffled by the film's nonsensical plot and Tommy's inexplicable directorial and acting choices. Tensions between the crew and Tommy reach a boiling point when Tommy refuses to film on

2736-433: Is cast as Lisa. Tommy's controlling behavior and inexperience soon begin to affect the production. He forgets his lines, arrives late, and refuses to supply his crew with basic needs like drinking water and air conditioning. The cast and crew are baffled by the film's nonsensical plot and Tommy's inexplicable directorial and acting choices. Tensions between the crew and Tommy reach a boiling point when Tommy refuses to film on

2808-450: Is constantly rejected by agencies, acting teachers, casting directors, and producers. He also thinks that Amber, Greg's new girlfriend, is sabotaging his friendship with Greg. As Greg's auditions begin to dry up, Tommy decides to make a film for them to star in. Tommy writes the screenplay for The Room , a melodrama about a love triangle between banker Johnny (played by Tommy), his fiancée Lisa, and his best friend Mark (played by Greg, who

2880-450: Is constantly rejected by agencies, acting teachers, casting directors, and producers. He also thinks that Amber, Greg's new girlfriend, is sabotaging his friendship with Greg. As Greg's auditions begin to dry up, Tommy decides to make a film for them to star in. Tommy writes the screenplay for The Room , a melodrama about a love triangle between banker Johnny (played by Tommy), his fiancée Lisa, and his best friend Mark (played by Greg, who

2952-489: Is deeply impressed by it and becomes obsessed with creating something just as emotionally powerful. He subsequently disappears from Sestero's life for nine months—during which their occasional phone calls frequently indicate that Wiseau had become depressed and suicidal . He eventually returns to Los Angeles with a finished script for his film: The Room , which includes a character, Mark, named after Ripley actor Matt Damon (whose name Wiseau had misremembered). Backed by

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3024-506: Is impressed by Tommy's fearlessness, though Tommy also exhibits unusual habits and mannerisms; for instance, he can afford apartments in both San Francisco and Los Angeles, but he will not discuss his personal life or the source of his wealth. Despite his pronounced European accent, Tommy insists to Greg that he is from New Orleans. The two move to Los Angeles to pursue acting careers at Tommy's suggestion. Greg signs with talent agent Iris Burton and regularly attends auditions. Meanwhile, Tommy

3096-624: The 2017 Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, and also played at the 2017 San Sebastián International Film Festival , where it became the first American film to win its top prize, the Golden Shell , since A Thousand Years of Good Prayers in 2007. Distributed by A24 in North America and Warner Bros. Pictures internationally, The Disaster Artist began a limited release on December 1, 2017, before opening wide on December 8, 2017. It received positive reviews from critics, with

3168-413: The worst films ever made . The Disaster Artist stars brothers James and Dave Franco as Wiseau and Sestero, respectively, alongside a supporting cast featuring Alison Brie , Ari Graynor , Josh Hutcherson , Jacki Weaver , and Seth Rogen . Principal photography began on December 8, 2015. A work-in-progress cut of the film premiered at South by Southwest on March 12, 2017; it was later screened at

3240-702: The Los Angeles portion of the shoot ends. To lift Sestero's morale, Wiseau writes additional scenes for them to perform during second unit filming in San Francisco, which runs considerably smoother, to everyone's surprise. These recollections are occasionally interspersed with "fantastical, sad, self-contradictory stories" about Wiseau's conflicted past, which apparently includes such experiences as being ridiculed for his interest in America while growing up in an unidentified Eastern Bloc country, being threatened with death by sadistic French policemen, and quietly progressing from

3312-515: The United States and Canada and $ 8.7 million in other territories for a worldwide total of $ 29.8 million, against a production budget of $ 10 million. The film grossed $ 1.2 million from 19 theaters in its limited opening weekend, finishing 12th at the box office and averaging $ 64,254 per venue, one of the highest averages of 2017. The film had its wide expansion the following week, alongside the opening of Just Getting Started and I, Tonya and

3384-459: The United States and Canada and $ 8.7 million in other territories for a worldwide total of $ 29.8 million, against a production budget of $ 10 million. The film grossed $ 1.2 million from 19 theaters in its limited opening weekend, finishing 12th at the box office and averaging $ 64,254 per venue, one of the highest averages of 2017. The film had its wide expansion the following week, alongside the opening of Just Getting Started and I, Tonya and

3456-485: The award for Best Actor – Musical or Comedy ; the film was also nominated for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy . Franco also received a nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role at the 24th Screen Actors Guild Awards , and the film earned a nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 90th Academy Awards . In San Francisco in 1998, 19-year-old Greg Sestero befriends Tommy Wiseau in Jean Shelton 's acting class after Tommy gives

3528-523: The cast in the role of Sestero's then-girlfriend, Amber, and Sharon Stone was later announced to have been cast as Hollywood talent agent Iris Burton. Sestero stated in January 2016 that Bryan Cranston had been cast in the film in an undisclosed role. In November 2016, he was revealed to be playing himself during his time working on Malcolm in the Middle . Principal photography began on December 8, 2015, in Los Angeles, and ended on January 28, 2016. Among

3600-473: The cast in the role of Sestero's then-girlfriend, Amber, and Sharon Stone was later announced to have been cast as Hollywood talent agent Iris Burton. Sestero stated in January 2016 that Bryan Cranston had been cast in the film in an undisclosed role. In November 2016, he was revealed to be playing himself during his time working on Malcolm in the Middle . Principal photography began on December 8, 2015, in Los Angeles, and ended on January 28, 2016. Among

3672-420: The chemistry of the Francos and their portrayals of Wiseau and Sestero, as well as the film's humor and screenplay, receiving praise, and was chosen by the National Board of Review as one of the top ten films of 2017. At the 75th Golden Globe Awards , James Franco won the award for Best Actor – Musical or Comedy ; the film was also nominated for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy . Franco also received

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3744-469: The film internationally, and it received an IMAX release in selected areas as well. On October 25, 2017, A24 mounted a billboard on Highland Avenue in Los Angeles that replicated the original The Room billboard that Wiseau kept up from 2003 to 2008. The film was released on Blu-ray , DVD and digital download on March 13, 2018. As of February 20, 2019, its estimated US home media sales were $ 1,288,213. The Disaster Artist grossed $ 21.1 million in

3816-469: The film internationally, and it received an IMAX release in selected areas as well. On October 25, 2017, A24 mounted a billboard on Highland Avenue in Los Angeles that replicated the original The Room billboard that Wiseau kept up from 2003 to 2008. The film was released on Blu-ray , DVD and digital download on March 13, 2018. As of February 20, 2019, its estimated US home media sales were $ 1,288,213. The Disaster Artist grossed $ 21.1 million in

3888-471: The film premiered at South by Southwest on March 12, 2017; it was later screened at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, and also played at the 2017 San Sebastián International Film Festival , where it became the first American film to win its top prize, the Golden Shell , since A Thousand Years of Good Prayers in 2007. Distributed by A24 in North America and Warner Bros. Pictures internationally, The Disaster Artist began

3960-434: The last day of shooting, which is on location back in San Francisco, Greg admonishes Tommy for being selfish throughout their friendship and demands that Tommy reveal his age, origin, and source of income. Tommy refuses to do so and Greg storms off. By June 2003, Greg has broken up with Amber and has started working in theater. Tommy has finished work on The Room in the eight months since their falling-out. He invites Greg to

4032-434: The last day of shooting, which is on location back in San Francisco, Greg admonishes Tommy for being selfish throughout their friendship and demands that Tommy reveal his age, origin, and source of income. Tommy refuses to do so and Greg storms off. By June 2003, Greg has broken up with Amber and has started working in theater. Tommy has finished work on The Room in the eight months since their falling-out. He invites Greg to

4104-469: The locations used was The Ojai Apartments on Whitley Terrace in Hollywood . Dave Porter composed the film's score. The film had its premiere, in a work-in-progress form, at South by Southwest on March 12, 2017. In May 2017, A24 acquired distribution rights to the film, and set the film for a limited release on December 1, 2017, before a wide release on December 8. Warner Bros. Pictures distributes

4176-418: The locations used was The Ojai Apartments on Whitley Terrace in Hollywood . Dave Porter composed the film's score. The film had its premiere, in a work-in-progress form, at South by Southwest on March 12, 2017. In May 2017, A24 acquired distribution rights to the film, and set the film for a limited release on December 1, 2017, before a wide release on December 8. Warner Bros. Pictures distributes

4248-492: The premiere, and Greg reluctantly agrees; the entire cast and crew also attend. As the film plays on the screen, the capacity audience reacts with bemused silence and then, increasingly, with laughter at Tommy's poor performance, script, and filmmaking techniques. A devastated Tommy storms out of the theater, but Greg brings him back and points out that the audience's enthusiastic response is something to be proud of while reconciling their friendship. With renewed optimism, Tommy takes

4320-492: The premiere, and Greg reluctantly agrees; the entire cast and crew also attend. As the film plays on the screen, the capacity audience reacts with bemused silence and then, increasingly, with laughter at Tommy's poor performance, script, and filmmaking techniques. A devastated Tommy storms out of the theater, but Greg brings him back and points out that the audience's enthusiastic response is something to be proud of while reconciling their friendship. With renewed optimism, Tommy takes

4392-402: The production of Wiseau's 2003 film The Room , widely considered one of the worst films ever made . The Disaster Artist stars brothers James and Dave Franco as Wiseau and Sestero, respectively, alongside a supporting cast featuring Alison Brie , Ari Graynor , Josh Hutcherson , Jacki Weaver , and Seth Rogen . Principal photography began on December 8, 2015. A work-in-progress cut of

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4464-700: The set, dialogue and blocking are constantly tweaked, sets are dismantled only to be rebuilt and re-shot the following day, and, at the last possible moment, Wiseau convinces Sestero to play Mark despite the role already having been cast. By the end of the shooting, Sestero, along with the rest of the cast and crew, become convinced that the film is merely a vanity project for Wiseau that will never actually be seen by anyone and lose their enthusiasm, resulting in lackluster performances and technical and storytelling blunders that prove impossible to correct in post-production. The production also takes its toll on Sestero's relationship with his girlfriend, who breaks up with him after

4536-561: The stage as The Room ends and expresses his appreciation of the warm reception for his "comedic" film. He invites Greg to join him, and the pair receive a standing ovation. In a post-credits scene , Tommy meets Henry, a partygoer who asks Tommy if he wants to hang out. He refuses, though he does recognize Henry's familiar "New Orleans" accent. Kristen Bell , Ike Barinholtz , Adam Scott , Kevin Smith , Keegan-Michael Key , Lizzy Caplan , Danny McBride and J. J. Abrams appear as themselves in

4608-513: The stage as The Room ends and expresses his appreciation of the warm reception for his "comedic" film. He invites Greg to join him, and the pair receive a standing ovation. In a post-credits scene , Tommy meets Henry, a partygoer who asks Tommy if he wants to hang out. He refuses, though he does recognize Henry's familiar "New Orleans" accent. Kristen Bell , Ike Barinholtz , Adam Scott , Kevin Smith , Keegan-Michael Key , Lizzy Caplan , Danny McBride and J. J. Abrams appear as themselves in

4680-411: The title was reported to have changed from The Disaster Artist to The Masterpiece , though The Disaster Artist was confirmed as the official title when the film's SXSW premiere was announced. In June 2014, James Franco's younger brother, Dave Franco, informally announced at a midnight showing of The Room that he had been cast in the co-starring role of Greg Sestero. Wiseau praised the decision in

4752-411: The title was reported to have changed from The Disaster Artist to The Masterpiece , though The Disaster Artist was confirmed as the official title when the film's SXSW premiere was announced. In June 2014, James Franco's younger brother, Dave Franco, informally announced at a midnight showing of The Room that he had been cast in the co-starring role of Greg Sestero. Wiseau praised the decision in

4824-452: Was in negotiations to play The Room ' s script supervisor , Sandy Schklair. The remainder of the principal cast were revealed in the days prior to the beginning of filming, in early December 2015: Josh Hutcherson as Philip Haldiman, Ari Graynor as Juliette Danielle, Jacki Weaver as Carolyn Minnott, Hannibal Buress as Bill Meur, Andrew Santino as Scott Holmes, and Zac Efron as Dan Janjigian . Dave Franco's wife, Alison Brie, joined

4896-452: Was in negotiations to play The Room ' s script supervisor , Sandy Schklair. The remainder of the principal cast were revealed in the days prior to the beginning of filming, in early December 2015: Josh Hutcherson as Philip Haldiman, Ari Graynor as Juliette Danielle, Jacki Weaver as Carolyn Minnott, Hannibal Buress as Bill Meur, Andrew Santino as Scott Holmes, and Zac Efron as Dan Janjigian . Dave Franco's wife, Alison Brie, joined

4968-466: Was named a finalist for the 2015 Audie Awards for Best Humor Audiobook. In March 2014, The Disaster Artist (Audiobook) won for Favorite Non-Fiction Book of 2013 at Bookish . On November 23, 2014, The Disaster Artist won for Best Non-Fiction at the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards ceremony in Los Angeles. The judges praised the book, stating " The Disaster Artist is not only

5040-443: Was projected to gross around $ 5 million from 840 theaters over the weekend. It ended up making $ 6.4 million, finishing 4th at the box office. The following week, despite being added to 170 additional theaters, the film dropped a more-than-expected 57% to $ 2.7 million, finishing 8th. In its third weekend of wide release it made $ 884,576 ($ 1.2 million over the four day Christmas frame), dropping to 17th. The Disaster Artist received

5112-443: Was projected to gross around $ 5 million from 840 theaters over the weekend. It ended up making $ 6.4 million, finishing 4th at the box office. The following week, despite being added to 170 additional theaters, the film dropped a more-than-expected 57% to $ 2.7 million, finishing 8th. In its third weekend of wide release it made $ 884,576 ($ 1.2 million over the four day Christmas frame), dropping to 17th. The Disaster Artist received

5184-594: Was released in the United States on December 1, 2017. It won Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for James Franco at the Golden Globe Awards and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay . In May 2014, an audiobook version of The Disaster Artist was released by Tantor Audio , with Sestero reading the story. Sestero's impression of Wiseau in the audiobook has received praise from critics, including The Huffington Post and Publishers Weekly . The Disaster Artist audiobook

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