IMDB: Joey Chestnut to star in “Nacho Mountain”
The blog for Penn Live has an entry about the movie “Nacho Mountain”. Filming locations are currently being scouted in the Lehigh Valley. The film’s IMDB page lists Joey Chestnut, who will be performing as himself, as one of the stars. The release year is projected as 2009. Producer Dan Maher gives the following description of the plot:
He describes it as a quirky comedy about a fellow named Keefer who starts an underground food-eating competition. “When the town’s health-crazed mayor threatens to shut the tournament down, Keefer and his buddies fight to keep the contests going,” Maher explains.
A PG-13 rated teaser (probably NSFW) is available on youtube and a page for the movie has the following casting call:
NOW ACCEPTING HEADSHOTS AND PICTURES OF ANYBODY IN LEHIGH VALLEY WANTING TO PLAY EXTRAS, OR FILL CHARACTER ROLES! PLUS SIZES ARE GOOD, OBESE IS GREAT. ANy deformities (missing limbs, little people, etc.) are guaranteed screen time.
A craigslist posting has additional job information and says that principal photography will take place from July 21 to 27.
update The star of the movie, Jay Larson, has a page on ComedyCentral.com
A movie poster can be seen on the movie’s myspace page
Loading ...
Anonymous said
June 21, 2008 @ 1:26 am
Fundraiser? At a bar, for a movie? WTF? Sounds like a total waste of money.
Movie Critic said
June 21, 2008 @ 6:20 am
Sounds like this could be the breakout opportunity for Pete Mierniki or Bruce Pobanz- two legendary eaters with tons of film appeal.
Pat From Moonachie said
June 21, 2008 @ 8:11 am
Gee, why don’t they just ask for me by name?? 😉
Halupki said
June 21, 2008 @ 8:17 am
Sounds awesome. Can’t wait. seems like we got some jealous people here. I’ll eat your mom’s lasagna!
beautifulbrian said
June 21, 2008 @ 9:36 am
I think the key is for Joey Chestnut to put in a good word for those applying for a part in the movie . That would increase chances immeasurably. This past week they were filming a movie 2 blocks from my house called “Brooklyn’s finest” about nyc cops. As i drove by the set i asked the casting director if he had a spot for me in the flick he replied No keep on driving your’e holding up traffic. I think i’ll add that quote to my resume when they ask me what kind of acting experience i have .
michael Castellano said
June 21, 2008 @ 6:08 pm
What the hell kind of trailer is that???? Boobs? If there was a infant agressivly suckling I’d get the CE reference, but as it is….I’ve shitted trialers better than that.
Pat From Moonachie said
June 22, 2008 @ 11:08 am
“Oh, to live on Nacho Mountain..”