In this era of Peak TV, there is an incredible number of shows that debut and disappear before you even get the chance to check them out. We’re just inundated with content, so inevitably some will fall through the cracks. Sadly, that’s probably the case with many people and “SMILF.” Created, starring, often written and directed by Frankie Shaw, the Showtime dramedy series was one of the best series on TV for the two years it existed but was canceled before its time. Thankfully, the series creator-star Frankie Shaw has found a great project to transition to, teaming with Steven Soderbergh.
According to Deadline, Soderbergh is set to produce Shaw’s writing and directing feature-length debut, “Ultraluminous.” The film comes as part of a recent agreement between Platform Media and producer Jennifer Fox, who worked on films such as “The Report,” “Michael Clayton,” and “Nightcrawler.”
“Ultraluminous” is a revenge film that follows a high-end sex-worker that returns to New York City after a decade of being abroad. The film is based on the novel by Katherine Faw Morris, which was released less than two years ago and has been compared to gritty, nihilistic novels such as Bret Easton Ellis’ “American Psycho.”
As mentioned, Shaw is probably best known for “SMILF,” but she has worked on a ton of films and TV shows over the years, including recent projects like the films “Dreamland” and “Stronger,” as well as the TV series “Mr. Robot.” The TV series “SMILF” is actually based on her own short film that she wrote and directed which was an award winner at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival.
There’s no word on when production might happen, but this is definitely a film that we’re going to keep an eye on.