Kal Penn, Michael Chiklis, David Koechner, Nat Faxon, Wendi McLendon-Covey & 7 More Join Gregg Araki’s ‘The Decline Of F*cking Western Civilization’
Gregg Araki has completed filming his dark comedy *The Decline of F*cking Western Civilization*, adding 12 actors to its ensemble cast. The additions expand a project that pairs a large group of performers in a film described as combining elements of *Election* and *American Beauty*.
The newly announced cast includes Kal Penn, Michael Chiklis, David Koechner, Nat Faxon, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Steve Guttenberg, Colleen Camp, Giovanni Ribisi, Judy Greer, Margaret Cho, Lulu Wilson and Charlie Bushnell. They join previously announced stars Ashton Kutcher, Alison Brie and Jesse Williams; character details have not been disclosed. Filming began in Los Angeles in mid-September, with Araki directing from Kevin W. Koehler’s script.
- Gregg Araki has finished filming his new dark comedy.
- Twelve actors join a cast led by Kutcher, Brie and Williams.
- The film is described as an ensemble blending *Election* and *American Beauty*.