Are you familiar with Fred Figglehorn? He’s the alter ego of 16-year-old Lucas Cruikshank, and he is a YouTube hero, with 70 million channel views since 2005. He’s also insanely annoying: The character is an obnoxious 6-year-old who talks in a piercing squeal. And now he’s getting a movie! The Times reports from the set, and we find that the film’s makers — including director Brian Robbins (Norbit) and writer David A. Goodman (Family Guy) — are really excited about the creative potential for the project. Just check out their enthused quotes!
• Goodman: “It felt like there was enough story there to make a movie … There’s a point of view.â€
• Producer Gary Binkow: “If you’re an adult, you’re a little put off at first — what is this? But once you start watching, you realize it’s hilarious.â€
• Robbins: “Lucas will be able to pump the audience through YouTube.â€
Electric! For your own look at Fred, here’s his new Christmas single. You want another hour and 27 minutes, don’t you?