Actor Matthew Lillard (Scream, Salt Lake City Punk) went out and directed his first film. It's a comedy/drama called Fat Kid Rules the World, and it's set to premiere at SXSW. The film is an adaptation of the book written by K.L. Going.
The story centers on "an overweight, depressed teenager who becomes friends with a high school dropout and street musician who's forming a punk band. As the musician's drug issues come to light, the teenager's father becomes increasingly worried about the friendship."
The movie stars Jake Wysocki (Terri), Billy Campbell (The Killing), and Matt O'Leary (Natural Selection), and Lillard has a small role on the movie as well. This looks like it could be a well-rounded, solid film, and it's cool to see Lillard getting behind the camera to make it. Check out the trailer, and let us know what you think!
Source: THR (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/risky-business/sxsw-matthew-lillard-fat-kid-rules-the-world-trailer-298105)