Apr 05, 2005 14:49
Hilton, Mewes barhopping in 'Bottoms Up'
Paris Hilton and Jason Mewes are toplining the indie comedy "Bottoms Up" for Paul Walker's Blue Collar Films and Cameo FJ Entertainment. Described as in the vein of "Swingers," the comedy drama tells the story of a Midwestern bartender (Mewes) who finds love with Hilton's character as well as money and success in Hollywood. Walker is expected to take a cameo role in the project. The script was written by Nick Ballo and Erik MacArthur. MacArthur also is directing. Gibralter International is handling foreign distribution on the ICM package, with ICM handling North American rights. The film is shooting in Los Angeles. Hilton recently completed shooting "Pledge This!" Her credits include "Raising Helen," "Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat" and "House of Wax." A Kevin Smith regular, Mewes' credits include "Clerks," "Dogma," "Chasing Amy" and "Scream 3." He next appears in "Feast." Mewes is repped by Endeavor and attorney John Sloss. Hilton is repped by UTA and managed by Untitled Entertainment; her attorney is PJ Shapiro. Walker is repped by ICM. (Liza Foreman)
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Wow. I've been so easily able to give Kevin Smith shit, but never Jason Mewes. Jeez...