In surprising news, a movie based on the Hooters restaurant chain is in the works, and will follow the story of the iconic restaurant’s origin.
Hooters: The Movie is officially in the works, and is being independently produced by members of the original Hooters founding partners. Casting for the project is underway now, with casting directors Lisa London and Catherine Stroud noting that there is a “lot of buzz” about the project, so it’ll be interesting to see who lands roles in the movie.
“We’re very excited to find amazing talent for this iconic story,” says Lisa London. “There is a lot of buzz in Hollywood about the project. We can’t wait to bring these two unsuspecting heroes of this American success story to the screen,” Stroud says.
The movie will be directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Jon Rosenbaum (Benchwarmers 2: Breaking Balls), and written by Ed Droste, Phil Olson, and Chuck Melcher.
What else do we know about Hooters: The Movie?
Hooters: The Movie will follow the real events behind the founding of the iconic restaurant, and “centers on Ted and Lenny, two lifelong friends from a small-town in Iowa who accidentally launch a national restaurant empire, only to find everything they built threatened by the federal government.
“The adventure begins when Ted becomes infatuated with Diane, whom he first sees from afar when featured in a spring break commercial. Determined to find her in real life, Ted talks a hesitant Lenny into joining him on a road trip to Clearwater Beach, Florida. Diane would later become the very first Hooters Girl.”
The restaurant began in 1983 on Florida’s west coast, and has since become a globally recognized brand. The restaurants theme and uniforms have become staples in American culture, and the restaurants remain active more than four decades after its original founding.
“I think people are going to enjoy watching how we were really just some guys who didn’t know what we were doing, but had a great time doing it,” said Ed Droste, Hooters Co-Founder and Producer. “There’s a lot of drama, but a lot of heart and fun too. And of course, our world-famous Hooters Girls are the real stars. For over 40 years Hooters has been America’s oasis in good times and bad. It’s time to deliver a taste of our big hearted culture and famous humor to the world.”