Gonzo Girl

Gonzo Girl is a 2023 American drama film written by Rebecca Thomas and Jessica Caldwell, directed by Patricia Arquette and starring Camila Morrone, Willem Dafoe and Arquette. It is based on the 2015 novel of the same title by Cheryl Della Pietra. It is also Arquette's feature directorial debut.

The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2023.

Premise
1992. An aspiring writer, Alley Russo, is hired as an assistant to legendary "gonzo journalist" Walker Reade. Her mission is to help the famous Walker calm down on his addictions in order to finally publish his long-promised new work. Alley soon discovers the truth: a lifetime of drug addiction has eroded Walker's writing abilities. Alley then begins to transform Walker's ramblings into publishable prose...

Cast

 * Camila Morrone as Alley Russo
 * Willem Dafoe as Walker Reade
 * Patricia Arquette as Claudia
 * Elizabeth Lail as Devaney Peltier
 * Ray Nicholson as Larry Lukes
 * Leila George as September McAvoy
 * Rick Springfield
 * Sean Penn
 * James Urbaniak

Production
Production on the film occurred in Utah in August 2022.

Release
The film premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival.

Reception
The film has a 57% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 14 reviews.