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Gregg Araki wraps The Decline Of Fucking Western Civilization with enlarged cast

Filmmaker Gregg Araki's feature resurgence continues apace with The Decline Of F*ing Western Civilization , which has reportedly wrapped production with its enormous ensemble.

Gregg Araki wraps The Decline Of Fucking Western Civilization with enlarged cast

Director Gregg Araki's latest film, The Decline of Fucking Western Civilization, has wrapped production after an extensive shoot with a massive cast. As reported by Deadline, the ensemble includes notable actors such as Kal Penn, Michael Chiklis, David Koechner, Steve Guttenberg, Colleen Camp, Giovanni Ribisi, Judy Greer, Margaret Cho, Ashton Kutcher, Alison Brie, and Jesse Williams.

Supporting actors include Nat Faxon, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and Charlie Bushnell. The story and characters remain undisclosed, but the film is described as an ensemble piece similar to works like Alexander Payne's Election and Sam Mendes' American Beauty. Principal photography commenced in September, with Carissa Dorson as the director of photography. The title, derived from a 1993 film, reflects Araki's satirical approach.

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