About Bachelorette (HBO)

Bachelorette is a 2012 comedy movie directed by Leslye Headland. The HBO film is an intriguing account of a bachelorette party gone wrong, as old friends reunite and new alliances are formed. The story revolves around three lifelong friends who are asked to be bridesmaids at a wedding of a woman they used to tease back in high school.

Making / Production

The film is produced by Will Ferrell and Adam McKay's Gary Sanchez Productions. Bachelorette is Leslye Headland's directorial debut, who also wrote the screenplay – an adaptation of her play of the same name. The film was shot mainly in New York City with further scenes shot in Los Angeles.

Actors

• Kirsten Dunst as Regan - The protagonist around which the story evolves, Dunst plays the role with impeccable timing and brings earnestness to her performance.
• Isla Fisher as Katie - Fisher provides many laughs as the ditzy, loveable character Katie, displaying her natural comedic talent.
• Lizzy Caplan as Gena - Caplan boldly portrays Gena, the witty and straightforward character, with a rough-around-the-edges charm.
• Rebel Wilson as Becky - Wilson shines as Becky, the bride-to-be who was once mocked by her now bridesmaids, delivering a beautifully-balanced performance.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is based on a play, also written by Leslye Headland.
• Though set in Manhattan, most of the interior scenes were shot in Los Angeles.
• This film marked Rebel Wilson's first Hollywood film after moving from Australia.

Quotes

• "Life is like walking in the rain... You can hide and take cover or you can just get wet.” – Regan.
• “You can't make people love you, but you can make them fear you.” – Katie.
• “Sometimes, friends make mistakes. Grievous ones.” – Gena.

Music, Soundtrack

• "Infinity Guitars" by Sleigh Bells
• "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen
• "Wannabe" by Spice Girls
• "Come on Eileen" by Dexys Midnight Runners
• "Hold On" by Wilson Phillips