Hulu’s Untitled BriTANicK Pizza Movie Rounds Out Cast With American High Comedians (EXCLUSIVE)
It’s pizza time! Hulu’s Untitled Pizza Movie, produced by American High, has rounded out its call sheet with the addition of American High Digital cast Ryan Micho, Aidan Micho, Pete Flack, Hyde Healy, Tommy Armstrong, Luke Burke, Cheslea Matkins and Lydia Hynes. American High Digital, the short-form comedy arm of the company, is a talent incubator for emerging stars via its social platforms.
They join previously announced cast Gaten Matarazzo (“Stranger Things”), Sean Giambrone (“The Goldbergs”), Lulu Wilson, Jack Martin, Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Marcus Scribner, Caleb Hearon, Sarah Sherman, Justin Cooley, Kevin Matthew Reyes, Adam Herschman and Lucas Zelnick.
The film follows two college freshmen, Jack (Matarazzo) and Montgomery (Giambrone), on a hallucinogenic odyssey through their dorm — dodging overzealous RAs and tripping their way floor by floor, only to retrieve a pizza from the lobby two floors away. Fueled by a drug cocktail, the journey forces them to confront their strained friendship and a series of very dumb decisions.
“Our cast aren’t just content creators; they’re screenwriters, stand-up comedians, actors, and more. That’s what makes them unique. The Pizza Movie will further demonstrate how they elevate everything they touch,” says Axelle Azoulay, Head of American High Digital.
American High has four channels across social platforms under its helm: @americanhighshorts, @collegelife, @barelyadult and @unhireables. Inspired by the legendary John-Hughes style of films, the brand’s coming-of-age comedic content has amassed nearly 10 million followers and 8 billion views since its inception only 2 years ago.
The film is produced by American High and is part of the studio’s ongoing slate deal with Hulu. The stoner comedy comes from Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher, best known as the viral comedy duo BriTANick, marking their feature directorial debut. The pair also penned the script for the film, which is produced by American High’s Jeremy Garelick and Will Phelps, alongside Billy Rosenberg, Jason Zaro, Molle Debartolo and Max A. Butler. Axelle Azoulay and Matt Sacca serve as associate producers.
This marks American High’s first college-set feature, expanding the brand’s signature focus beyond high school comedies. The move comes on the heels of the success of “College Life,” American High’s hit digital series, part of its growing digital network. The film will also mark the 12th and 13th first-time directors American High has collaborated with, continuing its mission to spotlight bold new voices in comedy. The project follows the recent success of American High’s “Summer of 69,” which premiered at SXSW and on Hulu earlier this year.
Ryan Micho is represented by Gersh and Stapleview. Aidan Micho is repped by Gersh and Rebel Creative Group. Armstrong is managed by Prime Talent Media. Burke is managed by Rebel Creative Group and American High. Matkins is repped by Grossman & Jack Talent, Inc. and Ayala Cohen Management.
They join previously announced cast Gaten Matarazzo (“Stranger Things”), Sean Giambrone (“The Goldbergs”), Lulu Wilson, Jack Martin, Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Marcus Scribner, Caleb Hearon, Sarah Sherman, Justin Cooley, Kevin Matthew Reyes, Adam Herschman and Lucas Zelnick.
The film follows two college freshmen, Jack (Matarazzo) and Montgomery (Giambrone), on a hallucinogenic odyssey through their dorm — dodging overzealous RAs and tripping their way floor by floor, only to retrieve a pizza from the lobby two floors away. Fueled by a drug cocktail, the journey forces them to confront their strained friendship and a series of very dumb decisions.
“Our cast aren’t just content creators; they’re screenwriters, stand-up comedians, actors, and more. That’s what makes them unique. The Pizza Movie will further demonstrate how they elevate everything they touch,” says Axelle Azoulay, Head of American High Digital.
American High has four channels across social platforms under its helm: @americanhighshorts, @collegelife, @barelyadult and @unhireables. Inspired by the legendary John-Hughes style of films, the brand’s coming-of-age comedic content has amassed nearly 10 million followers and 8 billion views since its inception only 2 years ago.
The film is produced by American High and is part of the studio’s ongoing slate deal with Hulu. The stoner comedy comes from Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher, best known as the viral comedy duo BriTANick, marking their feature directorial debut. The pair also penned the script for the film, which is produced by American High’s Jeremy Garelick and Will Phelps, alongside Billy Rosenberg, Jason Zaro, Molle Debartolo and Max A. Butler. Axelle Azoulay and Matt Sacca serve as associate producers.
This marks American High’s first college-set feature, expanding the brand’s signature focus beyond high school comedies. The move comes on the heels of the success of “College Life,” American High’s hit digital series, part of its growing digital network. The film will also mark the 12th and 13th first-time directors American High has collaborated with, continuing its mission to spotlight bold new voices in comedy. The project follows the recent success of American High’s “Summer of 69,” which premiered at SXSW and on Hulu earlier this year.
Ryan Micho is represented by Gersh and Stapleview. Aidan Micho is repped by Gersh and Rebel Creative Group. Armstrong is managed by Prime Talent Media. Burke is managed by Rebel Creative Group and American High. Matkins is repped by Grossman & Jack Talent, Inc. and Ayala Cohen Management.