Different Duck Films and Sterling Worldwide Entertainment, introduces New Comer, Zackery Byrd in the Lead Role of "Ben" in the Feature Film, "Weight". Based on actual event, "Weight" is an inspirational film that uses comedy to relay its message to the audience.
The film is a story about a 27 year old named Ben, (Zachery Byrd) who can't seem to take his health seriously until a series of events gets him motivated. The film is Produced and Directed by Rob Margolies ("Lifelines", "She Wants Me"), and also Produced by Carly Sadolf, an Entertainment Industry Professional with over 15 years experience in Theatre, Television and Film,
The film stars Ashley Johnson ("Blindspot", "What Women Want"), Kathy Najimy ("Sister Act","Veep"), Jason Mewes ( "Clerks, "Mallrats"), Peter Scolari ( "Bosom Buddies" "Girls","That Thing You Do!", "Wicked") and Introducing New Comer, Zackery Byrd in the lead role of "Ben". www.zacherybyrd.com
Pierre Romain of Sterling Worldwide Entertainment states," I'm excited to be part of this film. We will tackle an important subject, but keep it light and funny." Rob Margolies, who also wrote the script said he was inspired by his own journey to lose weight. "I was 210 lbs. and needed to do something about it. I had never been overweight before, but now I understand what others go through. So, I made a plan, and in seven months I dropped down to 150 lbs.
"In conjunction with the film, we have decided to make a documentary about our lead actor, Zackery Byrd", states producer Carly Sadolf. "We decided to capture his struggles with his weight starting at 300lbs, and how he is working on losing weight (healthfully) during the course of making this film."
"Weight" will also feature the debut single of "Wasn't Love" written by Singer/Songwriter, Laurissa Romain, aka "Lala" Co-Written and Co-Produced by Eren Cannata at Cove City Sound Studios. Lala is also an actress best known for starring in Broadway's Revival of "South Pacific" and in Chris Rock's film, "Top Five".
Please visit the film's website, www.weightthemovie.com, and go to robmargoliesfilmmaker.com for more.
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