In our most morbid and emo moods, we've all dreamed of attending our own funeral. But one Tennessee guy thought the idea sounded so fun, he decided to just go ahead and hold it while he was still alive.
According to Variety, Bill Murray, Lucas Black, Robert Duvall and Sissy Spacek have all signed onto "Get Low," the true story of Felix "Bush" Breazeale. In 1938, he decided to plan his own funeral and attend it, so that he could enjoy it while he was still alive. The idea made him a national celebrity, and attendees flocking to his "funeral" caused a traffic jam for two miles.
Though the historical fact suggest that this seems like a relatively cheerful story (Breazeale got what he wanted, had a lot of fun doing it, and lived for five years after his funeral), the trades are calling it a "dramatic thriller" which makes us wonder what else will be in store.
Duvall will play Breazeale, while Black and Murray play partners of a funeral home. Directed by Aaron Schneider, and scripted by Schneider, C. Gaby Mitchell, and Chris Provenzano, it begins filming in Georgia this week.
MTV readers, does this sound like a thriller to you, or a comedy about the real meaning of life? And have you ever wanted to attend your own funeral? Let's get morbid in the comments.
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