Wyrmis taking theawkward-teen phaseto another level.
PEOPLE has an exclusive look atthe first trailerfor the upcoming comedy, set in the mid ’90s and following the story of high-schooler Wyrm (Theo Taplitz), who is “literally the last incoming freshman to complete their Level One sexuality requirement”:a first kiss.
As a result, the high-tech collar around Wyrm’s neck — which automatically disengages upon an adolescent’s first kiss — still remains intact, making him the talk of the school.
“I don’t want to be related to the only freak in ninth grade who can’t get his collar popped,” Wyrm’s twin sister Myrcella (Azure Brandi) tells him.
The remainder of the trailer introduces several other characters played, including Suzie (Scream’sJenna Ortega), Dylan (Euphoria’sLukas Gage) and more who have varying motives when it comes to Wyrm’s big challenge.
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Wyrm(2022).Vertical Entertainment
Despite being told, “You can’t complete your level 1 sexuality requirement on your own,” Wyrm tries several techniques, including attempting to pry the collar off only to be squirted with blue liquid, injuring himself to look tougher and calling girls to offer them money to kiss him.
“Made it to Mallory Fletcher and then I had to stop because it started getting really said,” Wyrm admits of the latter approach.
Near the end of the 2-minute preview, a woman (Alanna Ubach) tells Wyrm as the two are riding in a car, “Keep moving forward.”
“That’s the only direction we have,” he replies.
Poster forWyrm(2022).Vertical Entertainment
“And due to the rules of the No Child Left Alone program, he must pop it soon to move on to the next grade. Desperate and running out of time, Wyrm tries everything in his power to get that kiss, move on and grow up,” the synopsis concludes.
Wyrmis scheduled for release in theaters and on digital/video on demand June 10.
source: people.com
