"American Idol" runner-up Katharine McPhee is set to make her feature film debut as the star of the indie dark romantic comedy "The Last Caller."
Penned by Michael Albanese, the story is described as a coming-of-age tale about a self-obsessed woman (McPhee) who searches for love, hope and meaning during a few random events with other urban seekers.
"Caller" is produced by Hit and Run Prods.' Hilary Shor ("Children of Men") and Zenith Film Group's Nicholas Cokas. Robert Hawk ("Chasing Amy") will serve as associate producer. The film's budget will fall in the $5 million-$8 million range, and shooting is scheduled to start in the fall in and around New York.
"This is the first thing that I read that I really wanted to do," said McPhee, who added that the role doesn't involve singing. "I'm up for a couple of big studio projects, but they weren't starring roles. I wanted to start off doing something a little different. It's something that a lot of people wouldn't expect me doing."
In fact, the Southern California native said the film's protagonist "is definitely a little darker than me."
McPhee, who was edged out by Taylor Hicks as winner of the fifth season of "American Idol," made her self-titled album debut for RCA/19 Recordings, which landed at No. 2 on the Billboard chart. Her first single, "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/My Destiny," debuted at No. 2 on Billboard's Hot Singles Sales chart.
She is repped by Untitled Entertainment and CAA.
Comments (27)
Katharine McPhee, you are sooo hot!!! And i love "Over It" Good luck with your music.
i really love indie films
omg i luv ur song call OVER IT<3
u sing sososos well~
luv ya
LOVE YOU!! AWESOME!
pleae dont let them turn you into some plastic sex goddess..make yourself above all of that and show them it can be done! Keep on!
Pacem
i listen everyday & i try to tell my friend to buy your album.
Hmm. I must say that I am surprised to find what looks like a legit celebrity Xanga. Awhile back there were some people claiming to be Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen giving out advice to the eating disorder blogring community, and they turned out to be bogus.
Anyway, thought I'd pop in and add my voice to the multitude of fans. I very much enjoyed watching you on American Idol - I've watched for years, but you were the first person I ever voted for. You have that "spark" when you perform, and you inspired me to write several songs that year, one of which I still wish you could sing, but you know - gotta break into the business first.
The most important message I wanted you to get was that you - even before you admitted to having been bulimic (I am as well) - caused me to see beauty in an entirely different way - by that "spark of life," not by how thin a person is. (And could a starving person sing the way you sing? I think not. I'm a voice major myself, and I know how it feels to be constantly trying to catch up to the notes, like it's pulling out your entire insides. Kinda takes the fun out of singing, huh?)
Thank you.
I read an article about you in Self magazine that I thought was pretty neat.
And then I saw a picture of you without makeup on and you looked REALLY cute.
It's nice to see regular girls without makeup on,
especially when they're obviously in a spotlight and everyone always thinks they look "better" with that stuff on.
You looked good without it!
cmb jay
hey katharine!!! i just wanted 2 say that i think u r really awesome and good luck with your new album and tour!!!
hugs*and*kisses
<3Tash
So, you heard about me and you thought you would steal my Xanga Thunder, eh? Sure, you can sing a little...but can you make an apple pie from scratch? Hmmmmm?
Love the site layout.
If this is the real Katherine I want you to know you did really great on Idol. (Even if I only watched the finale...lol)
Stay safe girl.