# Casting of Sony comedy film Narcs

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/casting-of-sony-comedy-film-narcs
> Updated: 2026-09-26T04:18:00.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

Sony Pictures has cast Mason Thames and Ella Bright in the leading roles for ‘Narcs’, a new coming-of-age comedy. The film serves as the directorial debut for John Phillips, who previously wrote ‘No Hard Feelings’ and ‘Good Boys’. The script was written by Jordan and Justin Shipley, with rewrites by Phillips and producer Gene Stupnitsky.

Ella Bright, recognized for her role in the Prime Video series ‘Off Campus’, lands her first major studio feature role through this production. The announcement follows Bright’s appearance at the 2026 VMAs, where she presented an award alongside her ‘Off Campus’ co-star, Belmont Cameli. During the ceremony, the pair addressed social media rumors regarding a supposed feud, with Bright describing the speculation as ‘wild’ and ‘funny’ while affirming they remain close friends.

Additionally, filming for the second season of ‘Off Campus’ has reportedly wrapped.

## Claims

- Ella Bright and Belmont Cameli presented an award together at the 2026 VMAs. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Ella Bright has been cast in the female lead role for Sony’s coming-of-age comedy ‘Narcs’. (single source)
- Mason Thames will star alongside Ella Bright in ‘Narcs’. (single source)
- The film ‘Narcs’ marks the directorial debut of John Phillips. (single source)
- The Prime Video series ‘Off Campus’ reached 36 million viewers worldwide within its first twelve days. (single source)
- Filming for the second season of ‘Off Campus’ has reportedly concluded. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: Ella Bright lands lead role in Sony Pictures film ‘Narcs’

‘Off Campus’ star Ella Bright has landed a lead role in Sony Pictures’ ‘Narcs’ and dismissed co-star Belmont Cameli feud rumors while attending the 2026 MTV VMAs.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ella-bright-cast-in-lead-role-for-sony-comedy-narcs

### 2026-09-23: Mason Thames and Ella Bright to star in Sony comedy Narcs

Mason Thames and Ella Bright will star in Narcs, a new coming-of-age comedy from Sony Pictures directed by John Phillips.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mason-thames-to-star-in-sony-pictures-comedy-narcs

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