Adam (2019 American film)

Adam is a 2019 American comedy film directed by Rhys Ernst in his directorial debut, from a screenplay by Ariel Schrag, based upon the novel of the same name by Schrag. It stars Nicholas Alexander, Bobbi Menuez, Leo Sheng, Chloe Levine, and Margaret Qualley.

It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2019.

Plot
A heterosexual teenage boy is mistaken for a transgender male by a lesbian, who, believing he was born female, begins dating him.

Cast

 * Nicholas Alexander as Adam
 * Bobbi Menuez as Gillian
 * Leo Sheng as Ethan
 * Chloe Levine as June
 * Margaret Qualley as Casey
 * Jari Jones as Schuyler
 * Mj Rodriguez as Emma
 * Dana Aliya Levinson as Hazel
 * Alisha B. Woods as Jackie
 * Rachel Burkhardt as Nadia
 * Melanie Hinkle as Kate
 * Ashlie Atkinson as Bodice Woman
 * Ana Gasteyer

Production
In November 2016, it was announced Desiree Akhavan would direct the film, from a screenplay by Ariel Schrag, based upon her novel of the same. James Schamus and Howard Gertler would produce the film, while Joe Pirro would serve as an executive producer under their Symbolic Exchange banner. However, Akhavan had to drop out of the film due to scheduling conflicts, with Rhys Ernst directing the film. In August 2017, it was announced Margaret Qualley had joined the cast of the film.

Release
It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2019. Shortly after, Wolfe Releasing acquired distribution rights to the film.