Jake Owen is jumping from the stage to the big screen. He’ll be in a movie called The Best Friend.<\/p>\n
It’s about a man who learns his wife is terminally ill and has only 6 months to live.\u00a0 His best friend moves into their home to help out and has an impact on the family greater than anyone could have imagined.<\/p>\n
Jake says \u201cIt\u2019s exciting man, I\u2019ve been kinda dipping my tail into lots of different things, but I was really surprised to get this [role]. And I\u2019ve never been one of these guys to lose touch with what really brought me to the table, but as you said earlier, I really feel like I\u2019m at a place in life where I can try and do a lot of different things and it\u2019s about taking risks and putting yourself in that uncomfortable situation . . . and I\u2019ve never acted before. I\u2019ve never done that, and I kinda want to be pushed and see if I can do it.\u201d<\/p>\n
The movie also stars Casey Affleck and Dakota Johnston. Filming begins in Alabama in February.<\/p>\n
Jake can move into my place, anytime…just sayin.<\/p>\n
~ chris lukas<\/p>\n
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