'Fresh Off The Boat' author
Eddie Huang
is set to direct and pen coming-of-age story
'Boogie'
. According to an entertainment magazine, the project set at Focus Features will be based in contemporary New York City.
The story will revolve around a Chinese-American basketball talent who struggles to balance the expectations of his immigrant family and his dreams of playing for the NBA. Huang, whose parents are Taiwanese immigrants, said, "'Boogie' is the reflection of my ancestor's spirit and values as I've always felt them navigating me through this American life."
Debutant
Taylor Takahashi
will play the title role.
Pamelyn Chee
and
Jorge Lendeborg Jr
are also a part of the cast. Josh Bratman of Immersive Pictures, Josh McLaughlin of Wink Productions and Michael Tadross are attached as producers.
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