Kiss of the Con Queen
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| Directed by | Tom Waller |
| Written by | Eoin O'Brien |
| Based on | Hollywood Con Queen scam[1] |
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| Cinematography | Wade Muller |
| Edited by | Harin Paesongthai Mitphon Ekphasuphorn |
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| Language | English |
Kiss of the Con Queen is an American crime thriller film directed by Tom Waller from a screenplay by Eoin O'Brien.[2][3] It stars Eoin O'Brien, Patrick Bergin, Ravi Patel.
The film is inspired by a true-crime story about a master con artist who executed a prolific global scam on the entertainment industry.[4]
The film was premiered at the Sunscreen Film Festival on April 27, 2024.[5] The theatrical release date has yet to be announced.
Premise[edit]
The film Kiss of the Con Queen centers on an actor based in Bangkok, Thailand, who is deceived into believing that a powerful female Hollywood studio executive is considering him for a leading role in an upcoming TV show. Lured to Jakarta, Indonesia, for an audition with the supposed team, he soon discovers that it is an elaborate scam, forcing him to pay thousands of dollars for flights and permits with the promise of reimbursement from the studio.[6]
However, after teaming up with other victims and uncovering the true identity of the criminal mastermind behind the long-running scam, the actor ultimately cons the Con Queen into giving him exactly what he was falsely promised: the breakthrough role.[7]
Cast[edit]
- Ravi Patel as the Hollywood Con Queen
- Eoin O'Brien as Ryan Owens
- Francis Magee as Cillian Donahill
- Patrick Bergin as Shay Owens
- Lynette Emond as Jan
- Sofia Kunz as Tania
- Yayu A.W. Unru as Toni
Production[edit]
Filming was started in Thailand in 2022.[8] Deadline reported that the filming of the film took place in Jakarta, Bangkok, Dublin, and Nashville under a SAG-AFTRA Basic Agreement.[3]
Casting[edit]
Ravi Patel was assigned as the primary role in the film.[9] Patrick Bergin and Francis Magee also joined the cast in early 2023.[10]
Release[edit]
As of March 2023, the film has secured distribution across Asia as production expands. Due to the high level of interest in the project in Asia, where many of the alleged scams took place, several distribution deals have been finalized. Prima Cinema (Cinema XXI) has acquired "Con Queen" for Indonesia, having previously released Waller’s “The Cave.” Westec Media will handle distribution in Cambodia. Film Bangkok has obtained the rights for Thailand, and Yaman Films has secured the rights for Japan.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ Frater, Patrick (22 May 2022). "Hollywood Scam Artist Hargobind Tahilramani Is Focus of 'Kiss of the Con Queen' Movie (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (2 November 2022). "Ravi Patel Boards 'Kiss of the Con Queen' True Crime Thriller". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ a b Ntim, Zac (12 March 2024). "'Kiss Of The Con Queen:' First Look At Ravi Patel In True Crime Thriller Inspired By Alleged Notorious Hollywood Scammer — Filmart". Deadline. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ^ Frater, Patrick (2 November 2022). "AFM: Ravi Patel to Star in Fact-Based Thriller 'Kiss of the Con Queen'". Variety. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ^ "Sunscreen Film Festival 2024 - AMC Sundial 12 Theatre". Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ Kotzathanasis, Panos (28 April 2024). "Film Review: Kiss of the Con Queen (2024) by Tom Waller". Asian Movie Pulse. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ Frater, Patrick (22 May 2022). "Hollywood Scam Artist Hargobind Tahilramani Is Focus of 'Kiss of the Con Queen' Movie (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (2 November 2022). "Ravi Patel Boards 'Kiss of the Con Queen' True Crime Thriller". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ^ Rosser, Michael (November 3, 2022). "Ravi Patel to star in Thai crime thriller 'Kiss Of The Con Queen'". Screen Daily. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ^ Frater, Patrick (20 May 2023). "Patrick Bergin, Francis Magee Join Cast of Tom Waller's 'Kiss of the Con Queen'". Variety. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ^ Gluckman, Ron (April 26, 2024). "Thai film exposes alleged Hollywood 'Con Queen'". Nikkei Asia. Retrieved 22 May 2024.