Lamorne Morris, Justin Long, and Naturi Naughton to Star in Comedy ‘Jacob Beats Up Nate’
Vaneast Pictures and CAA Media Finance are launching sales today on the comedy film Jacob Beats Up Nate, featuring a cast led by Lamorne Morris, Justin Long, and Naturi Naughton.
Filming recently wrapped in St. Louis, Missouri, where the production utilized the state’s new local filming incentive program. The ensemble cast also includes Lawrence J. Lee, Travis Van Winkle, Frankie Faison, Penny Johnson Jerald, Seth Carr, and Joylin Bass, marking her feature film debut. The film is directed by J. Lee, known for his work on Atypical Wednesday.
Jacob Beats Up Nate is inspired by true events and centers on Jacob Mann (Morris), a responsible family man who returns to his hometown for a high school Hall of Fame induction, secretly intending to finally confront and physically challenge his high school bully, Nate Tagliabu (Long). This project highlights the growing trend of filmmakers leveraging state incentives to boost production and create economic opportunities. You can learn more about film incentives and their impact on local economies.
The film is a collaboration between Run The Point Inc, Lion Forge Entertainment, Lincoln Motion Picture Company, Worldwide Entertainment & Media, Showdown Productions, and M2 Media Post. Producers include J. Lee, Leon Price Jr., Lorelle Lynch, and Daniel de Boulay of Lincoln Motion Picture Company. Further details about distribution plans will be announced at the American Film Market. For more on the American Film Market, visit their official website.
Officials stated that sales are expected to generate significant interest from distributors seeking commercially viable comedies.
