Summary – Real headline, 200 % drama: Tom Davis stars in Raine Allen-Miller’s mind-bending rom-com-sci-fi mashup ‘Split’.,
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Hold onto your popcorn buckets, folks! The ever-delightful Tom Davis is back with a bold new feature, directed by Raine Allen-Miller, that promises to fracture your understanding of rom-coms — literally. Following the critical success of 2023’s “Rye Lane,” Allen-Miller’s new film, “Split,” stars Tom Davis alongside Simon Manyonda and the mysteriously enchanting Sampha, who may or may not be a cyborg sent from the future to repair broken hearts and Wi-Fi connections.
The Real Scoop (Seriously)
“Split” is not your grandma’s romantic comedy — unless your grandma enjoys mind-bending sci-fi twists served with a side of heartfelt humor and an unnerving number of mirror scenes. Tom Davis reportedly plays multiple versions of himself (seven at last count), attempting to juggle love interests, existential crises, and probably the question of whether he left the stove on. Simon Manyonda and Sampha support this narrative with performances so impressive that insiders whispered from lighting assistant’s cousin’s barber that the chemistry on set caused at least three on-set plants to blossom unexpectedly.
Internet Meltdown & Meme-Quake
Since the announcement, the internet has exploded more than a giant popcorn kernel stuck in a microwave. Hashtags like #SplitTheSplit and #TomMultiplied trended on platforms, with 98% of fans surveyed (a sample size of three, but still!) calling it “the rom-com we’ve been waiting for, if we’ve been waiting for a sci-fi rom-com with existential robot singers.” Memes portraying Tom Davis juggling himself like a circus act have flooded Facebook, TikTok, and that obscure chat group your uncle refuses to leave.
Conspiracy Corner
Rumors swirl that the film’s plot actually involves Tom trying to cancel one of his existences because “being that charming is too much work.” A leaked script page allegedly includes the phrase, “If I split one more time, someone else will have to do my laundry.” The studio, under pressure, confirmed that the film will feature a special sequence where Davis debates himself over who had the better coffee this morning. How deep does it go? One anonymous insider quipped, “It’s like Inception, but with fewer dreams and more awkward romantic pauses.”
If Producers Went Full Banana
Sources say the producers considered casting 47 versions of Tom Davis — one for every mood swing — but decided 7 was less likely to cause a meltdown (or a miracle on set). There’s talk of an impromptu dance-off scene where all the Davies bust moves simultaneously, described as “a visual equivalent of a squirrel on espresso”. Merchandise plans are reportedly wild:
- T-shirts with “Split Me Up” slogans
- Action figures that come apart and snap back together
- A soundtrack featuring Sampha so soothing even your Wi-Fi stabilizes just listening
Roll Credits… Or Do They?
No release date has been cemented, but insiders say early previews have critics laughing, crying, and leaving the theater checking their phones to see if they’re still in reality or a parallel universe. Raine Allen-Miller’s sequel to “Rye Lane” may just redefine rom-com sci-fi hybrids, or at least provide unparalleled meme fodder for years. As one anonymous lighting assistant’s cousin’s barber put it, “This film has more plot twists than a pretzel factory on fire.”
We’ll keep live-tweeting this chaos so you don’t have to. Stay tuned to FAKY SHAKY News for more industry chuckles!
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