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Shopgirl is a 2005 romantic comedy drama film directed by Anand Tucker and based on the novella by Steve Martin. The film stars Martin, alongside Claire Danes, Jason Schwartzman, and Bridgette Wilson-Sampras.
Synopsis[]
The film follows a shopgirl who is disenchanted with life. She ends up simultaneously being courted by a wealthy older man and a younger aimless man.
Cast[]
- Steve Martin as Ray Porter
- Claire Danes as Mirabelle Buttersfield
- Jason Schwartzman as Jeremy
- Bridgette Wilson-Sampras as Lisa Cramer
- Sam Bottoms as Dan Buttersfield
- Frances Conroy as Charlotte Buttersfield
- Rebecca Pidgeon as Christie Richards
- Gina Doctor as Del Ray
- Clyde Kusatsu as Mr. Agasa
- Samantha Shelton as Loki
Trivia[]
- The film was distributed internationally by 20th Century Fox. Following Disney's purchasing of the studio in 2019, Disney now owns all aspects of the film.
- Steve Martin considered Tom Hanks for the role of Ray Porter, but ultimately decided to do the part himself.
- Jimmy Fallon was initially cast as Jeremy, but dropped out before filming began.