Hip-hop film The After Party starring Wiz Khalifa, Kyle and French Montana begins production
Def Pictures, WorldStar Hip Hop, Hunting Lane Films and Live Nation Productions have begun principal photography on The After Party, a coming of age comedy produced for Netflix. The film is written and directed by Ian Edelman (How to Make it in America). Production began on Sunday, September 17, and the film will shoot for six weeks in New York at locations that include The Meadows Music and Arts Festival at Citi Field in Queens, as well as a live concert at The Gramercy Theater.
The After Party stars Kyle Harvey (better known by his stage name Kyle), recording artist Teyana Taylor, Jordan Rock, Wiz Khalifa, French Montana, Blair Underwood, Harrison Holzer (Better Living Through Chemistry, Sex Tape) and Shelley Hennig (Teen Wolf) and will feature a number of cameos with some of the most recognized personalities from the world of rap, hip hop and comedy.
The After Party follows two best friends on their last night together trying to achieve a record deal before one heads to college and the other leaves for service in the military. In one wild night, a lot will go down before the sun comes up and these two life-long friends have either succeeded on their quest or must go their separate ways.
The After Party is produced by Russell Simmons, Jake Stein, Jamie Patricof, Heather Parry, Trevor Engelson, Doug Banker and the late World Star Hip Hop founder Lee “Q” O’Denat. Michael Rapino and Katie McNeill, Jonathan Montepare executive produce. It’s the first scripted project for Live Nation Productions.
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