Steven Spielberg’s Semi-Autobiographical Film Casts Sam Rechner in Key Role

Williams is playing a character loosely based on Spielberg’s mother, while Dano will play a stand-in for his father, and Rogen will play the role of his favorite uncle.

Rechner is just 19.

The untitled film is loosely based on Spielberg’s childhood growing up as a movie-loving kid in Arizona.

Spielberg’s next movie is a remake of “West Side Story,” which is due to hit theaters in December.

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