The Disaster Artist

An aspiring actor in Hollywood befriends a mysterious, relentless filmmaker named Tommy Wiseau, and their unlikely partnership pulls him toward a project few peers would back. The story follows Greg Sestero, hungry for fame, who meets Wiseau one late night and becomes drawn into a collaboration fueled by ambition and secrecy. As they push to turn a personal obsession into a feature, they wrestle with funds, conflicting visions, and a chaotic shoot that tests nerves and resolve. The result is a candid look at stubborn devotion, friendship, and the messy process behind a film that would become infamous for all the wrong reasons. The film treats this persistence with affectionate humor.

Directed by James Franco, The Disaster Artist arrived in 2017 as an adaptation of Greg Sestero and Tom Bissell's memoir The Disaster Artist: My Life Inside The Room, The Greatest Bad Movie Ever Made. It reimagines the behind the scenes story with humor and affection. It emphasizes character dynamics and the humor of ambition.

With a 10 million budget, it grossed about 29.8 million worldwide, delivering a modest but solid return and helping turn the story behind The Room into a mainstream conversation. The film found a devoted audience across theatrical and streaming platforms.

The film sparked renewed interest in The Room and Tommy Wiseau, helping the cult favorite reach new audiences. Midnight screenings, memes, and talk show chatter followed, with lines like Oh hi Mark becoming shorthand for quirky dedication and a reminder that imperfect art can still resonate with fans and newcomers alike.

Critics generally welcomed the affectionate behind the scenes portrait and highlighted Franco's performance, while noting the film balances humor with genuine homage. It frames obsession, friendship, and the gap between idealism and messy reality in creative life, delivering a clear, memorable take on ambition and craft.