About Spread

"Spread", released in 2009, takes the audience on a journey of deceit, romance, and survival in the high-paced, glamorous world of Los Angeles. The film revolves around Nikki, a charming and amiable sexual con artist who thrives on manipulating women for financial gains. The plot thickens when his latest conquest goes awry, drawing him into a cunning game of one-upmanship with a waitress, Heather, who is equally ambitious and calculative.

Making / Production

Director David Mackenzie delivered a compelling narrative focused on the darker side of beauty and appeal. The film was produced by Ashton Kutcher's own company, Katalyst Films, and was developed with the intent to offer a raw and realistic depiction of the toxic dating landscape in the city of angels.

Actors

• Ashton Kutcher (Nikki) - Kutcher delivers a splendid performance as Nikki, adding layers of charm and sly cunningness to the character's adventurous endeavors.
• Anne Heche (Samantha) - Heche brilliantly portrays Samantha, a successful attorney who unwittingly becomes one of Nikki's victims.
• Margarita Levieva (Heather) - Levieva shines as Heather, illustrating her character's drive and ambition with a subtle touch of vulnerability.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "Spread" was initially titled "Toy Boy" during its course of production.
• The principal photography for the film was completed in just 39 days.
• The film marked Ashton Kutcher's debut as a producer.

Quotes

• Nikki: "I don't live anywhere, I stay places."
• Heather: "You can't afford me."
• Nikki: "Money can't buy you love, but it can buy you stuff, and I love stuff."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Truth" by Alex Ebert
• "Codebreaker" by Fresh Produce
• "Familia Mirabelle" by Russell Howard, Brendan R. Murphy, and Kelvin Pritchard

"Spread" does not have any recorded awards.