Cohen Cast in Dietz's Dark Comedy 'Thick'
Emory Cohen will lead the dark comedy 'Thick', the feature directorial debut of Joshua Ryan Dietz. The film follows a small-town man whose early fame from his anatomy leaves him isolated at 35, leading him into an alpha-male group. Production is set for California with tax incentives.
Cohen, whose recent credits include "Marty Supreme," has signed on for the lead role in Dietz's debut feature. The production will film in California, taking advantage of the state's tax credit program to support the shoot.
The script centers on Richard, a man whose youthful notoriety in his small town came from a physical attribute rather than any lasting achievement. Now 35 and isolated, he seeks direction through an alpha-male organization, a decision the film's dark comedic tone suggests will lead him further from genuine fulfillment.
The film could resonate with audiences through its satirical examination of masculinity and identity tied to a single defining trait. Men who built their sense of self on youthful acclaim may see reflections of their own struggles with purpose. The alpha-male group angle may spark conversation about modern male mentorship and the appeal of simplistic answers to complex emotional needs, using dark comedy to address uncomfortable social truths.