Harsh Vardhan
Janeen Damian is extending her collaboration with Netflix! The filmmaker is set to direct the upcoming drama film ‘The Wrong Paris.’ The filming of the project will start in Vancouver, British Columbia, and Paris, France, on September 9 and conclude on October 25. The movie is penned by Nicole Henrich. Miranda Cosgrove (‘iCarly’ and ‘Mother of the Bride’) and Pierson Fode (‘Based on a True Story’ and ‘The Man from Toronto’) lead the cast.
The plot revolves around Dawn (Cosgrove), who is desperate to escape her tiny hometown in Texas and explore the world. She is accepted to an art school in Paris but doesn’t have the funds to cover the travel and living expenses. Looking for ways to raise quick cash, her younger sister convinces her to audition for a Bachelor-type reality show set in Paris for the free flight and appearance fee, only to discover the producers have orchestrated a shocking twist: the show is actually set in Paris, Texas.
The narrative progresses as Dawn gets trapped as a contestant on a reality show just 30 minutes from her hometown. She is determined to get kicked off, but the artist is taken aback when a real romance begins to blossom with Trey (Fode), the show’s handsome and charming bachelor. This leads her to question what she wants out of life and if it is worth leaving the small-town values and farm living she has always known.
The movie marks Janeen’s third production with Netflix as a director. She made her directorial debut with the streaming giant’s holiday romantic comedy ‘Falling for Christmas,’ starring Lindsay Lohan. The movie revolves around a young and recently engaged heiress who encounters a skiing mishap in the days leading up to Christmas. Diagnosed with amnesia, she is taken under the wing of an attractive lodge owner and his daughter, which leads her to new realms of love.
Janeen also helmed the Netflix romantic comedy ‘Irish Wish,’ starring Lohan. The film follows Maddie, who suppresses her feelings when the love of her life becomes engaged to her best friend. She then decides to be a bridesmaid at their wedding in Ireland, which paves the way for life-altering consequences. The filmmaker is an executive producer of the project, which is co-produced by her husband, Michael Damian.
The previous credits of Henrich, the screenwriter, include the documentary ‘Vegas Bound,’ Luke Dye’s short film ‘Leto,’ and the reality series ‘House Hunters.’
Vancouver, the main filming location of the movie, previously hosted the production of several popular projects, including Netflix’s fantasy series ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender‘ and Hulu/FX’s historical drama ‘Shōgun.’ On the other hand, Paris is a filming location of Netflix’s ‘Emily in Paris’ and ‘One Day.’
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