Josh Gad to Star in Holocaust Movie 'Gerron's Last Film' About Real-Life Jewish Actor Kurt Gerron
Josh Gad will star in the upcoming movie Gerron’s Last Film, which follows real-life actor Kurt Gerron in the Holocaust.
The Tony-nominated actor will team up with acclaimed director Simon Curtis to bring the true story to the big screen.
Kurt Gerron was a famous Jewish actor in pre-Nazi Germany and refused to leave the country when it was invaded. After being sent to the Theresienstadt Getto, he was recognized by the camp commander and ordered to direct a propaganda film about the camp to make it appear “luxurious.”
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Josh sad in a statement to THR, “This is a film that will be universally spoken about and responded to. These themes are more relevant today than they have been in decades. I got into this industry to make movies that are important, that can create conversations and I strongly know in my heart that this is one of those films.”
Director Simon Curtis added, “The outstanding script has attracted the perfect leading man in Josh Gad. I feel very passionately about telling Kurt Gerron’s remarkable story which offers so many exciting creative opportunities to a film maker. It demonstrates how vital the arts are in dark times and its themes are becoming more essential every day.”
Josh was recently confirmed for two upcoming movies, for which he’s getting a big payday.