Cric-Nick 2.0 - Rise Up
As of October 2, 2026, Cric-Nick 2.0 - Rise Up is a feature film that is in post-production, currently casting. Attached are casting director Lisa Lamothe; director Nicholas Aska; and executive producer Akeem Ogunmilade. It was scheduled to start shooting in Markham, ON and Toronto, ON in May 2026. Production List last updated this listing on October 2, 2026.
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Project Summary
Feature film about Nick, a 37-42 year old South Asian ex-sportsman who is overweight but trying to lose it while coping with present circumstances and dealing with his past and his father's reappearance in his life. The story involves Nick dealing with trauma from his past and the effects it brings, as he tries to let go of things holding him back and finally become the person and athlete he was meant to be. Produced by Nicholas Aska and Lisa Lamothe, with Akeem Ogunmilade as Executive Producer. Filming scheduled for May 4-13, 2026 in Markham, Ontario and Toronto, Ontario. Auditions on April 13, 2026 with callbacks on April 15, 2026.
Cast & Crew
Production
| Executive Producer | Akeem Ogunmilade |
| Producer | Nicholas Aska |
| Producer | Lisa Lamothe |
Directing
| Director | Nicholas Aska |
Writing
| Writer | Nicholas Aska |
Casting
| Casting Director | Lisa Lamothe |
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