Adult World

About Adult World

Released in 2014, 'Adult World' is a comedy-drama film directed by Scott Coffey. It follows the story of a recent college graduate named Amy, who believes she's destined to be a great poet, but is burdened by unpaid student loan. Consequently, she takes a job at a local sex shop 'Adult World', where she forms an unlikely and unconventional relationship with the reclusive, older writer Rat Billings.

Making / Production

'Adult World' was initially written by Andy Cochran for a screenwriting competition. Eventually, it caught the attention of director Scott Coffey who started the production process. The film was shot in Syracuse, New York, with Treehouse Pictures backing up the project.

Actors

• Emma Roberts played the role of Amy, a naïve, aspiring poet. Roberts' portrayal of Amy managed to strike a perfect balance between comedy and drama.
• John Cusack embodied the character of Rat Billings, a reclusive and jaded poet. Cusack's contemporary and mystical approach helped shape the elusive character of Rat.
• Evan Peters was cast as Alex, the manager at Adult World. Peters' portrayal of Alex added an element of grounded reality to the otherwise quirky cast of characters.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Despite the title and setting, the film is not primarily about the adult industry; it's more about the character development of Amy.
• The film is not based on any real life character or event, but the experiences of the writer and his thoughts about Post-graduation struggles.
• John Cusack and Evan Peters previously worked together in the movie 'Neverland'.

Quotes

• "I'm not a kid, Rat! I'm an adult!" - Amy.
• "Give it up. It's the worst addiction there is." - Rat Billings, on writing.

Music and Soundtrack

• "My Fantasy" - Galaxie 500
• "Spectacular Failure" - Lake Street Dive