Get your plastic spoons ready, as fresh from the success of James Franco’s critical and commercial hit The Disaster Artist, it has been announced that Franco’s inspiration – The Room – is set for a wide theatrical release in the U.S.
THR has revealed that Fathom Events is set to bring Tommy Wiseau’s cult classic to 600 U.S. theaters for a special one-day release on January 10th, which will be accompanied by a trailer for Wiseau and actor Greg Sestero’s new film Best F(r)iends).
14 1/2 years ! Never give up ! https://t.co/eHYWgLPRUX
— Tommy Wiseau (@TommyWiseau) December 19, 2017
First released into just two theaters in 2003, Wiseau’s self-funded film has been labelled as “the worst movie ever made”, but has gained a strong cult following in the years since its release.
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The Room has enjoyed a resurgence in recent months thanks to The Disaster Artist, which chronicles the making of the film and stars James Franco as Wiseau and Dave Franco as Greg Sestero.
Originally published December 19, 2017. Updated April 19, 2018.
