Less than one year after the publication of comedian / author, Darryl Littleton’s highly controversial book, “Pimp Down: The Rise & Fall of Katt Williams” comes word that the book has been optioned by Crimson Hills Studios for theatrical release. Things have been moving rapidly as this project has confirmed the participation of a major director, DP and an established musical figure to oversee the soundtrack. Principle casting will begin after the Labor Day weekend. More information on this project as they become available, but it looks like “Pimp Down” will hit the big screen in 2013.
Below is the synopsis:
ABOUT THE FILM-PIMP DOWN
SYNOPSIS
Based on the firsthand account written by stand-up comedy veteran Darryl Littleton, “Pimp Down” is a compelling character study of one of the most controversial and polarizing comics of our generation, Micah “Katt” Williams. Rising from humble beginnings and living out of a U-Haul truck, Katt Williams would soon become one of the most sought after celebrity comics after soaring to meteoric heights seemingly overnight. But his lust for the lime light would also become his worst enemy…
Katt Williams was everywhere: Television, Movies, Award ceremonies and Comedy roasts. He was the “it” guy. The next great black comedian; He solidified his legitimacy as a superstar with a highly successful stand-up comedy tour that would gross over $50 million. But controversy would soon define his once promising career as one of the most recognizable voices in comedy, ultimately leading to his sudden retirement in 2008.
“Pimp Down” explores all the elements that led to his fall to rock bottom: The spending sprees. The gang hits. The nightly sex-scapades. The drugs. The booze. The mood swings and temper tantrums. His well-documented clashes with high profile celebrities. Repeated run-ins with the law. And the women he wrongly trusted with his career and business ventures.
His behavior would grow more and more bizarre until his own paranoia would burn every bridge possible; both with his career and personal life.
Seen through the eyes of his long-time tour mate and personal writer, Darryl Littleton, this cautionary tale paints a complex portrait of the comedian and gives the audience a fly-on-the-wall glimpse into his turbulent career and personal life.
The film exposes us to the not-so-funny side of comedy and explores the ugly side of fame and how, for Katt Williams, it would lead to infamy.
This film will explore and shine a light on the perils of the rise to stardom and the pitfalls of the quest to become famous or at the very least, infamous. The film details the history of the black comic and peeks into the secret lives of a lot of famed comedians from Redd Fox, Richard Pryor, to Robin Harris.
