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I Used to Be Famous

I Used to Be Famous

This is your time.

20227.01h 44m

Overview

A former boy band star unexpectedly gets a second shot at success when he forms a bond with a gifted young drummer.

Directed by Eddie Sternberg
Written by Zak Klein, Eddie Sternberg
Produced by Collie McCarthy
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Top Cast

Ed Skrein

Ed Skrein

Vince

Eleanor Matsuura

Eleanor Matsuura

Amber

Eoin Macken

Eoin Macken

Austin

Kurt Egyiawan

Kurt Egyiawan

Dia

Neil Stuke

Neil Stuke

Dennis

Racheal Ofori

Racheal Ofori

Mel

Leo Long

Leo Long

Stevie

Lorraine Ashbourne

Lorraine Ashbourne

Cheryl

Stanley Morgan

Stanley Morgan

Vince (age 19)

Lee Neville

Lee Neville

Priest (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

autismdrumsingerdrum kitautistic

About I Used to Be Famous

I Used to Be Famous is a comedy, drama, music film released in 2022 exploring themes of autism, drum, singer, drum kit, autistic. Directed by Eddie Sternberg, it stars Ed Skrein, Eleanor Matsuura, Eoin Macken. A former boy band star unexpectedly gets a second shot at success when he forms a bond with a gifted young drummer.

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