In new movie Lost Transmissions

Simon Pegg is to star as a schizophrenic record producer in a new movie.

He has signed up for Lost Transmissions, the first feature film from director Katharine O’Brien, who also wrote the  screenplay.

The true story involves a shy songwriter who chases Pegg’s character, Theo Ross,  through Los Angeles in the hopes of committing him to a psychiatric facility after he forgets to take his medication.

Producers Pulse Films say: ‘From the highs of rock and roll to rock bottom, this is a story of the unsung heroes behind the hits.’

O’Brien said: ‘In dealing with mental health, Lost Transmissions combines both comedic and tragic elements. Simon has such a uniquely attuned sense of how to play a range of comedy in moments that still feel real. I’m excited to embrace his very fine skills as a dramatic actor with this film.’

Published: 5 Apr 2017