Kal Penn To Star In Film About Anna Nicole Smith

India-West News Desk

LOS ANGELES, CA – Actor Kal Penn has been cast in the lead role as Dr. Sandeep Kapoor in the upcoming film “Trust Me, I’m a Doctor.” The movie will delve into the final days of Anna Nicole Smith’s life, nearly three weeks after the 17th anniversary of her tragic death.

Based on Dr. Sandeep Kapoor’s 2017 book of the same name, the film follows the pain medication doctor as his life takes a tumultuous turn during the wrongful death trials of the former Playboy centerfold. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of Anna Nicole’s accidental drug overdose, attributed to a combination of chloral hydrate and other prescription drugs.

Thane Economou is set to direct the film, having also written the script. Kal Penn will also serve as an executive producer. Filming is slated to commence in Toronto this spring, and the casting for the role of Anna Nicole is currently in progress.

This marks the second recent movie centered on Anna Nicole Smith, with “Hurricana” having recently wrapped production.