“He was so afraid people wouldn’t laugh if everyone knew how twisted he looked on the inside,” Rowley writes about Patrick. One of the stars of the beloved TV sitcom The People Upstairs (think Friends), Patrick has for four years marooned himself in the desert, tetchy about his fame, his career, and his unresolved grief over the loss of his partner, Joe, the victim of a drunk driver. The children, Grant and Maisie, are 6 and 9, respectively, spending the summer with their Uncle Patrick, or GUP as they call him: Gay Uncle Patrick. His most recent stage credits are the musical Superhero and Tony Award winner The Cher Show.A Hollywood star banishes himself to Palm Springs only to be thrust back into the limelight by, of all people, his young “niblings,' or niece and nephew. Moore went on to exec produce Pitch Perfect 2 & 3, and has also directed episodes of series including Dawson’s Creek, Everwood, One Tree Hill, Brothers & Sisters and Trophy Wife.Īlso the creative force behind some of Broadway’s biggest hits, Moore has directed titles including Fully Committed Shrek the Musical, for which he earned Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk award nominations Steel Magnolias Avenue Q, for which he received a Tony Award nomination and Jerry Springer: The Opera at Carnegie Hall. HIs previous film work includes directing the comedy hits Pitch Perfect and Sisters. Moore most recently directed Lionsgate’s action rom-com Shotgun Wedding, starring Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel, which is slated for release on Prime Video. “Jason will nail the heart and humor of this beloved book.” “We’ve been big fans of Jason’s since Avenue Q, so it’s hugely excited to finally work with him,” added Burr. I’m thrilled to be collaborating with my friends at Lionsgate again to bring this story to audiences.” “It is hilarious in its observation of the intersection of wanting a family and not being fully equipped yet to run one. “Steven Rowley’s book THE GUNCLE captured my heart right away,” shared Moore.

“Since we acquired this book last year, it’s become a favorite of readers everywhere, including Jason – who’ll capture the emotion and warmth alongside the huge laughs that make this story so special,” said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group’s President, Nathan Kahane. Anonymous Content, Impact Partners Team For 'Mistress Dispeller' Documentary 'Stray's Elizabeth Lo Directing

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