Disneys ross lynch stars as the awkward, adolescent jeffrey dahmer before he became one of americas most infamous serial killers. Jeffrey dahmer murdered 17 men and boys in the midwest united states between 1978 and. Ross lynch stars as teenage jeffrey dahmer in my friend dahmer. We already knew that teen beach movie star ross lynch was going to play jeffrey dahmer in the independent film my friend dahmer, but what we didnt know was how closely hed resemble the milwaukee. Directed by marc meyers, my friend dahmer is the story before that story. And that littleknown film was the beginning of his career. Ross lynch plays jeffrey dahmer in my friend dahmer. How disney star ross lynch landed the role of serial killer jeffrey dahmer my friend dahmer is an origin story about one of americas most notorious murderers. First look at ross lynch as serial killer jeffrey dahmer. It is based on the 2012 graphic novel of the same name by cartoonist john derf backderf, who had been friends with dahmer in high school in the 1970s, until the time dahmer began his killing spree. He would become one of americas most infamous serial killers. Disney channels ross lynch is playing an infamous serial. Jeff dahmer disney channels ross lynch is an awkward teenager struggling to make.
Ross lynch has compassion for jeffery dahmer after playing. The new film about jeffrey dahmer may be an unglamorous portrayal of a damaged soul but it still adds to the legend. Nov 06, 2017 how disney star ross lynch landed the role of serial killer jeffrey dahmer my friend dahmer is an origin story about one of americas most notorious murderers. Nov 03, 2017 ross lynch portrays a serial killer in the making in his new movie, my friend dahmer. Ross lynch portrays a serial killer in the making in his new movie, my friend dahmer. Anne heche, vincent kartheiser, ross lynch, alex wolff, dallas roberts.
To me, ross lynch has become backderfs jeffrey dahmer. When i think of ross lynch, i no longer think of the quirky, talented and attractive character, austin moon, from austin and. While lynch as dahmer displays plenty of disturbing tendencies throughout the film s first hour, things really start to take a dark turn when he makes an appointment with dr. Disney star bears scary resemblance to real serial killer in. Jeffrey dahmer murdered 17 men and boys in the midwest united states between 1978 and 1991 before being captured and incarcerated. The film stars ross lynch as dahmer, and also stars alex wolff, dallas roberts, and anne heche. Nov 03, 2017 twentyoneyearold ross lynch explains his remarkable pivot from squeakyclean childrens fare to americas most notorious serial killer in my friend dahmer. Films like my friend dahmer heighten the mystery rather than explaining it. My friend dahmer star ross lynch reveals how he got into a. My friend dahmer is a 2017 american biographical drama film written and directed by marc meyers about the american serial killer jeffrey dahmer. This movie told the story of jeffrey dahmer before he became a renowned serial killer. Jeff disney channels ross lynch is an awkward teenager struggling to make it through high school with a family life in ruins.
The casting of disney star ross lynch as dahmer sounds like a stunt, but it works for several reasons. Ross lynch in his role as future serial killer jeffrey dahmer. He went on to kill a total of 17 men between 1978 and 1991, and was known to dismember. My friend dahmer is a 2017 american biographical drama film written and directed by marc. About the my friend dahmer movie trailer before jeffrey dahmer became a notorious serial killer, he was a shy, alcoholic teen who never quite fit in. Oct 07, 2016 we already knew that teen beach movie star ross lynch was going to play jeffrey dahmer in the independent film my friend dahmer, but what we didnt know was how closely hed resemble the milwaukee. Alamy stock photo t he childhood of a serial killer could be an alternative title for this queasily gripping movie from writerdirector marc meyers.
He had a few friends in school, one of which played by alex wolff, but. Nov 03, 2017 ross lynch in his role as future serial killer jeffrey dahmer. This weekend, that image might be shattered when lynchs new film, my friend dahmer. Jeff dahmer disney channels ross lynch is an awkward teenager. Now, his account of their friendship has been turned into a film. Speaking with newsweek, the 21yearold actor reveals just how he. How ross lynch went from disney to playing jeffrey dahmer. Something terrifying happened when actor cursed jeffrey. Played by ross lynch, this is the awkward, mostly unknown, events that shaped the minnesota monster.
Based on true events, this film tells the story of jeffrey dahmers youth. To get in the headspace of notorious serial killer jeffrey dahmer, the disney alum sought isolation in akron, ohio, where he would go on to film. To millions of teenagers, ross lynch is a blond, floppyhaired disney star and the lead singer of pop band r5. Based on the acclaimed graphic novel, this is the haunting, sad, funny, true story of dahmer in high school. Based on the 2012 graphic novel of the same name by derf backderf, writerdirector marc meyerss my friend dahmer is a fresh and oddly successful union of. Jeff dahmer ross lynch is an awkward teenager struggling to make it through high school with a family life in ruins. This 21yearold former disney star transformed into a serial killer for a new movie based on a true story. Derf and his friends form the dahmer fan club, using jeffrey for a variety of pranks such as sneaking him in every club. High school friend recounts time with serial killer in my. Nov 09, 2017 ross lynch plays jeffrey dahmer in my friend dahmer. May 21, 2018 the new film about jeffrey dahmer may be an unglamorous portrayal of a damaged soul but it still adds to the legend. About the film 2017 ross lynch portrays serial killer jeffrey dahmer at high school, in this biographical drama based on the graphic novel by john derf backderf, who knew dahmer in high school. Ross lynch plays serial killer, jeffrey dahmer, in the new movie.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Going through an education system where he didnt quite fit it, surrounded by a turbulent home life that didnt seem to give him much love. Ross lynch the driver era opens up on my friend dahmer and an unsettling conversation with jeffrey dahmer s reallife friend john derf backderf. A young jeffrey dahmer struggles to belong in high school. My friend dahmer 2017 ross lynch as jeff dahmer imdb. When i think of ross lynch, i no longer think of the quirky, talented and attractive character, austin moon, from austin and ally.
Why ross lynch ditched disney for jeffrey dahmer interview. To get in the headspace of notorious serial killer jeffrey dahmer, the disney alum sought isolation in akron, ohio, where he would go on to film my friend dahmer. How disney star ross lynch came to play serial killer jeffrey. What is it with disney channel stars playing serial. My friend dahmer star ross lynch on going from the. Nov 02, 2017 directed by marc meyers, my friend dahmer is the story before that story. In summer 20, lynch starred as brady in disney channels blockbuster original. Jul 30, 2018 the film is well cast with strong performances by anne heche as jeffreys mother, vincent kartheiser the mad men guy. Disney star ross lynch opens up about playing jeffrey dahmer.
May 21, 1960 november 28, 1994, also known as the milwaukee cannibal or the milwaukee monster, was an american serial killer and sex offender who committed the rape, murder, and dismemberment of 17 men and boys from 1978 to 1991. My friend dahmer special edition jeffrey dahmer murdered 17 men and boys in the american midwest, becoming one of historys most infamous serial killers. The film stars ross lynch as dahmer, and also stars. Lynch, in aviator frames, with a shaggy coif, looks remarkably the way dahmer did in 1978. The movie follows the 17yearold dahmer as he copes with an isolated life in akron, ohio, where he deals with high school bullies and plays. Disney star ross lynch to play jeffrey dahmer in new film.
Jeff disney channels ross lynch is an awkward teenager struggling to make it. How ross lynch transformed into jeffrey dahmer for new movie. Twentyoneyearold ross lynch explains his remarkable pivot from squeakyclean childrens fare to americas most notorious serial killer in my. This role has earned him 4 kids choice awards for favorite tv actor 202016 and 3 teen choice awards for choice tv actor. Jeffrey dahmer struggles with a difficult family life as a boy. Dahmer tries to kill derf ross lynch my friend dahmer.
The film is well cast with strong performances by anne heche as jeffreys mother, vincent kartheiser the mad men guy. Apr 07, 2018 dahmer tries to kill derf ross lynch my friend dahmer. Despite the issues that adapting a piece to a different medium may pose, the character of jeffery dahmer is played by ross lynch so beautifully. Ross lynch creeped out jeffrey dahmers pal on my friend. Ross lynch on playing serial killer in my friend dahmer. To play a young serial killer in my friend dahmer, exdisney channel star ross lynch didnt just walk in his characters shoes. Going through an education system where he didnt quite fit it, surrounded by a turbulent home. He took over the childhood home where jeffrey dahmer grew. In 20, filmmaker marc meyers took a trip to bath, ohio, to visit the suburb where serial killer jeffery dahmer spent his formative. My friend dahmer trailer 2017 serial killer movie youtube. Jeff dahmer disney channels ross lynch is an awkward. My friend dahmer official trailer 2017 ross lynch jeffrey dahmer drama movie hd subscribe for more movie trailers here.
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