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Manny Lewis is a 2015 Austrlian semi-biographical comedy film directed by Anthony Mir, produced by Martin Fabinyi, written by Anthony Mir and Carl Barron, and starring Carl Barron, Leeanna Walsma, Roy Billing, and Damien Garvey.

Summary[]

The film follows the story of a famous fictional stand-up comedian Manny Lewis, who connects with millions of fans but finds it hard to connect to one person. Manny struggles to overcome his sense of alienation and shyness, and a difficult relationship with his father, in a romantic and feel-good quest for the love of the quirky Maria.

Cast[]

Main[]

  • Carl Barron as Manny Lewis
  • Leeanna Walsman as Maria
  • Roy Billing as Lyle
  • Damien Garvey as Jimmy

Supporting[]

  • Vincent Andriano as Armando
  • Mariana Bento De Souza as Brazilian Woman
  • Peter Bertoni as Party Guy #1
  • Jonathan Biggins as Ray McKee
  • Boris Brkic as Pieter
  • Evan Burrell as Security Guy
  • Cheree Cassidy as Jacinta
  • Jay Louise Clark as Keely
  • Megan Drury as Leah
  • Jeremy Fabinyi as Passerby #6
  • Kate Fabinyi as Passerby #7

Trivia[]

  • After stand up comedy, Carl Barron went back to his roots as a roof tiler, a job he said he hated. This is one of the reasons he wanted to star in a feature film.
  • Carl stated during his live stand-up, that he never wanted to act ever again, due to his experience acting in this film. The director asked him to stop mumbling multiple times.
  • This is Carl Barron's film debut.
  • Anthony and Carl spent a month in Tuscany writing the script.
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