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06/05/2007 7:06 AM Alert 
Idol" alumna McPhee answers big-screen "Caller"
Tue Jun 5, 2007 1:52AM EDT
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By Tatiana Siegel

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - "American Idol" runner-up Katharine McPhee is set to make her feature film debut as the star of the indie dark romantic comedy "The Last Caller."

Penned by Michael Albanese, the story is described as a coming-of-age tale about a self-obsessed woman (McPhee) who searches for love, hope and meaning during a few random events with other urban seekers.

"This is the first thing that I read that I really wanted to do," said McPhee, who added that the role doesn't involve singing. "I'm up for a couple of big studio projects, but they weren't starring roles. I wanted to start off doing something a little different. It's something that a lot of people wouldn't expect me doing."

 

In fact, the Southern California native said the film's protagonist "is definitely a little darker than me."

McPhee, who was edged out by Taylor Hicks as winner of the fifth season of "American Idol," landed at No. 2 on the Billboard chart with her self-titled album debut on RCA/19 Recordings. Her first single, "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/My Destiny," debuted at No. 2 on Billboard's Hot Singles chart.

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06/05/2007 7:31 AM Alert 
The girl sure knows how to make big steps into Hollywood! Though I would prefer for her to take the small studio production roles first, I am very thrilled to know that she's gonna be in a movie soon! I'm really excited to see her act. I hope this goes well for her. Go Kat go!
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06/05/2007 11:04 AM Alert 
cant wait for the DVD!!! woohoo
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06/05/2007 11:10 AM Alert 
When's it coming out?
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Jordin Sparks is the next American Idol!!! Vote for Jordin!!!

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My American Idols: Kelly, Clay, Diana, Carrie, Kellie, Chris, Katharine, Jordin Sparks, and Melinda Dolittle!!!!
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the film will start shooting in the fall in NYC
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06/05/2007 6:22 PM Alert 
OMG IM SOOOOOOO EXCITED AND HAPPY FOR HER!! I CANT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DDDD
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I'm so excited for the movie and her!!! I can't wait to see it!! I bet they'll be asking Katharine to come back to American Idol season 7 to talk about it. I sure hope so!!!
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06/05/2007 8:56 PM Alert 
omg thats so cool who is the guy that will be co-starring with her
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06/06/2007 11:09 AM Alert 
Katharine McPhee to make movie debut
BY: Actress Archives   |   Wednesday, June 6, 2007
The runner-up to Taylor Hicks in the last American Idol, Katharine McPhee is going to try and make the same leap that earned Jennifer Hudson an Oscar, going from the world of music to the big screen in her first film, an independent romantic comedy called The Last Caller. Katharine McPhee has been saying ever since she was given the silver medal on the fifth edition of American Idol that she was as interested in being an actress as she was at being a singer. So will the debut for Katharine McPhee be closer to Dreamgirls (Jennifer Hudson's Oscar winner) or From Justin to Kelly (the best-forgotten film debut of Kelly Clarkson)? It will probably be somewhere in the middle. Katharine McPhee will play a self-obsessed woman searching for meaning and love in her life, according to E! Katharine McPhee told the press that the character is "definitely a little darker than me."

The Hollywood Reporter quoted Katharine McPhee as saying, "This is the first thing that I read that I really wanted to do. I'm up for a couple of big studio projects, but they weren't starring roles. I wanted to start off doing something a little different. It's something that a lot of people wouldn't expect me doing."

The Last Caller starring Katharine McPhee will be made for only around $5-$8 million and the shooting is scheduled to begin in New York this fall. This isn't the first appearance for Katharine McPhee, who guested on Ugly Betty this February and, in a sign of the times, showed up in a Webisode of lonelygirl15 on YouTube. There were even rumors that Katharine McPhee was in the running to play Wonder Woman in the long-awaited film adaptation of the legendary character. Katharine McPhee herself shot down those rumors, calling it a huge mistake to take a role that big right out of the career gate.

The debut CD by Katharine McPhee, which is self-titled, has sold 330,000 since it was released in February and McPhee is scheduled to sing at a Hillary Clinton fundraiser tonight.
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06/06/2007 1:44 PM Alert 
That's GREAT news guys!!!

I can't wait for the DVD either...
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06/06/2007 5:55 PM Alert 
Omg! This is great! I'm soooo happy for Kat! I can't wait til that comes out!
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06/06/2007 6:07 PM Alert 
Since Katharine is not going to be touring for a while, this is a great strategy to keep her in the mind's eye and on top of the entertainment media buzz. It's an Indie film which means there is no distribution arrangement as yet, but hopefully it will do well and propel Kat into the minds of people in advance of the release of her second album. This could also serve as a stepping stone for larger studio films in the future. GO KAT!

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06/06/2007 7:21 PM Alert 
Posted By zzyzx on 06/06/2007 6:07 PM
Since Katharine is not going to be touring for a while, this is a great strategy to keep her in the mind's eye and on top of the entertainment media buzz. It's an Indie film which means there is no distribution arrangement as yet, but hopefully it will do well and propel Kat into the minds of people in advance of the release of her second album. This could also serve as a stepping stone for larger studio films in the future. GO KAT!

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Just curious, if there's no distribution arrangement, then how do we get a copy once it's released?
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don't worry about your gift and not getting on time. That is sooo sweet but you didn't have to do that. I really appreciate it. I read your comment and it really touched me. I'm happy you enjoyed your first season of Idol. I mostly thank you for all your support. It means more than anything. I just love that people are enjoying the music. Keep in touch and thanks again. Cute page too!
kat"

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06/07/2007 3:08 PM Alert 

The distribution arrangement...it'll get out there.  It just probably won't be super wide release unless it really becomes a hit in the bigger cities.  So if you don't live near New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago or one of the really big cities...you'll probably have to wait for the DVD to see it.  I'm sure they'll release on DVD.  Everything gets released on DVD these days.

I think it's smart for her to start in a smaller movie as the star.  It'll let her show what she's got to everyone in Hollywood more than being a small character in a big movie ever would.

This clearly isn't Dreamgirls OR From Justin to Kelly.  Dreamgirls was a major, major picture with superstars.  From Justin to Kelly was a silly cashgrab.  This is a chance for Katharine to show if she can carry a movie.  And I love that it's a dark comedy.  Should let her show she can do drama & comedy all in one movie.
"I saw Katharine McPhee when there were about 12 contestants left on American Idol. She blew me away. I loved her grace, her style, her poise, her voice and her hair! I wanted her to be the face of Sexy Hair because she represented everything that I had in my head for the brand: youth, beauty, talent, class, a young sophistication, and sexiness." -- Jim Morrison, CEO of Sexy Hair Products.
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06/07/2007 9:06 PM Alert 
You never know about these things, sometimes an indie film can get picked up and distributed by a big studio for wide release. Other times there's very limited release to only a few big cities. But if the film is good it will get seen, and eventually released on DVD. It's really a great opportunity for Kat to show off her stuff. It seems having a producer boyfriend has a few perks!
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06/08/2007 4:42 AM Alert 
We're still waiting for 'Crazy' to get out on DVD--which it may never do. That's another indie film that never received a distributor. Not that Kat's cameo in that was probably anything of worth (though maybe we'd be surprised)--but 'The Last Caller' not getting picked up would be a real shame.

The best scenario would be for the producers to submit it to Sundance Film Festival or the other indie filmfests being conducted around the country on a regular basis now. If Kat truly can blow people away with her acting--then having it premiere at Sundance would be the ideal place to develop strong buzz. And that's where you'll truly earn a distributor deal...along with valuable and positive insider chatter about her performance.

This film could be like Kat's debut album: It's all about her and her skills. But I wouldn't necessarily put the writing in the background--because Michael Albanese is supposed to be a brilliant fictional writer. He wrote 'Red Herring' that Kat & Nick produced last year in NYC. It got mostly rave reviews--despite being a hugely intellectual (and minimalist) play. I'm all for Kat appearing in a film that provides some truly thoughtful fare though. That'd set a high bar for her immediately. Fortunately, it's also a dark romantic comedy, and balancing that with a smart script would be amazing if done right.

I'm surprised no one's dug a little deeper to wonder what Kat's other two minor roles are in the big studio films. Did she say those were done deals or still up in the air? I hope it still isn't "Dallas"--despite her saying she was considered for it last year. I'm still trying to wrap it around in my brain for that movie where John Travolta (as J.R.) and J. Lo are supposedly in the same family gene pool. Kat may just have a walk-on, shoot at the floor (while trying to shoot J.R.)..and then all the oil in Texas comes gurgling up into the living room...

 
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06/08/2007 7:16 AM Alert 
One of her other minor roles is apparently in an Adam Sandler project. Don't know if he would star in the film or it is handled by his own Happy Gilmore Productions. AS projects are historically high-grossing ventures and I hope Katharine is even considering this opportunity.
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06/09/2007 8:19 PM Alert 
Here's the only thing that bothers me about this deal. It really puts the onus of success or failure right squarely on Katharine's shoulders. Dern smack on them, as my grandma would have said. The budget (and script, we assume) won't allow for a lot of FX or fancy camerawork to wow people, and it's written by a guy who seems to specialize in stage plays, which means he does dialogue heavy, character driven stuff. Plus you're going to have people saying the role was handed to her, for obvious reasons. All of this means she has to WOW people, she has to nail this, no two ways about it. I'm assuming she can do it, but as far as pressure goes, this sounds like Idol-level stuff to me, if not worse.
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