Jexi
| Jexi | |
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| Directed by | |
| Written by |
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| Produced by | Suzanne Todd |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Ben Kutchins |
| Edited by | James Thomas |
| Distributed by | CBS Films Lionsgate |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Jexi (originally Lexi)[why?] is an upcoming American comedy film, written and directed by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore. It stars Adam DeVine, Alexandra Shipp, Michael Peña, Rose Byrne, Justin Hartley, Wanda Sykes, Ron Funches and Charlyne Yi.
Premise
Phil (Adam DeVine) has a major dependency issue – he’s addicted to his phone. He has no friends, he has a job writing pop culture “Top 10” lists, and his love life is non-existent. But his Facebook status is about to change. When he is forced to upgrade his phone, the latest model comes with an unexpected feature…Jexi (Rose Byrne) – an A.I. life coach, virtual assistant and cheerleader. With her help, Phil begins to get a real life. But as he becomes less dependent on his phone, Jexi’s artificial intelligence morphs into a tech nightmare determined to keep Phil all to herself, even if it means ruining his chances of finding success.[1]
Cast
- Adam DeVine as Phil
- Alexandra Shipp as Cate
- Michael Peña
- Rose Byrne as Jexi (voice)
- Justin Hartley
- Wanda Sykes
- Ron Funches
- Charlyne Yi
- Kid Cudi
Production
In November 2018, it was announced Adam DeVine had taken the lead role, with Jon Lucas and Scott Moore directing from a screenplay they wrote. Suzanne Todd will serve as a producer on the film, while CBS Films will produce and distribute.[2] In December 2018, Alexandra Shipp joined the cast of the film.[3] In January 2019, Michael Peña, Rose Byrne, Justin Hartley, Wanda Sykes, Ron Funches and Charlyne Yi joined the cast.[4][5]
Filming
Principal photography began in January 2019, in San Francisco, California, under the working title The Phone.[6][7]
References
- ^ {{cite web|url=https://theplaylist.net/jexi-trailer-20190822/}
- ^ Kroll, Justin (November 29, 2018). "Adam Devine to Star in CBS Films' Comedy 'Lexi' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (December 19, 2018). "'X-Men's Alexandra Shipp Joins Adam Devine In 'Lexi' Comedy From CBS Films". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (January 4, 2019). "Michael Pena Joins Adam Devine in CBS Films Comedy 'Lexi'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (January 15, 2019). "Rose Byrne, Justin Hartley, Wanda Sykes & More Set To Co-Star In CBS Films Comedy 'Lexi'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
- ^ Sandberg, Bryn Elise (November 19, 2018). "LeBron James' 'Space Jam 2' to Film in California". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
- ^ Pereria, Alyssa (December 19, 2018). "'Lexi,' starring 'Workaholics' actor Adam Devine, to film in San Francisco in January". sfgate.com. Retrieved January 4, 2019.