Hollywood star David Duchovny will write, direct and star in ‘Bucky F*cking Dent’, which is based on his book of the same name, a novel that topped the best-seller list and was embraced by critics. According to ‘Variety’, ‘Bucky F*cking Dent’ is set in New York during 1978, and follows an aimless thirty-something named Ted, who moves back in with his father Marty (Duchovny) after learning of his terminal illness.

Marty is looking to make up for lost time, but his health seems to deteriorate whenever his beloved Red Sox lose a game (a condition familiar to Boston sports fans of the era). With help from a crew of neighbourhood old-timers and Mariana – Marty’s Nuyorican grief counselor – Ted orchestrates an intricate plan to provide the illusion of a Sox winning streak to keep Marty’s spirit up (and heart beating). The film is described as “an ode to the bond between father and son” and a true underdog story.