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Berlanti/Schechter Films & Yan Fisher To Produce True Crime Dramedy ‘Hang The Decorators’ At Amazon MGM Studios
Amazon MGM Studios is developing Hang the Decorators, a true-crime dark comedy feature to be produced by Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and Yan Fisher. Written by Mike Makowsky, the film follows two gay interior designers whose work for a powerful drug kingpin and his wife brings them love, freedom and influence before their luxurious world collapses.
The project is based on the real experiences of Alexander Blarek and Frank Pellecchia, who must decide how much they are prepared to risk and remain loyal to each other. Makowsky previously created Death by Lightning and wrote Bad Education, while Berlanti/Schechter Films is also completing production on Red, White & Royal Wedding.
In short
- Amazon MGM is developing a true-crime dark comedy.
- Two designers become entangled with a drug kingpin.
- Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter are producing.
Explained simply
True crime films draw on real events, but may use comedy and fictionalised scenes to tell the story. Here, the starting point is the experiences of Alexander Blarek and Frank Pellecchia, two gay interior designers whose work brought them into the orbit of a wealthy criminal couple.
The story centres on the relationship between the designers and the choices they faced as their position became more influential and their surroundings more dangerous. It also touches on how ambition, loyalty and personal freedom can become entangled when people depend on powerful clients.
The film is being developed by Amazon MGM Studios, with producers Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and Yan Fisher. Mike Makowsky is writing the screenplay; his previous work includes the drama Bad Education and the series Death by Lightning.