“It was made easier by the fact that I was giving some of that control over to incredible artists like Jim Parsons and Michael Showalter, and David Marshall Grant and Dan Savage.” “It was hard giving up control of this story, a story that I’m, obviously, very protective of and have a huge investment in,” said Ausiella, who made himself available as a resource for the filmmakers and actors. It goes without saying that this is a very personal story for Ausiello. Both Showalter and Ausiello recently had in-depth conversations with Entertainment Voice via Zoom. Showalter, who previously helmed “The Big Sick,” was the perfect director to tackle “Spoiler Alert,” as he knows how to tell a story like this with sensitivity while also helping to bring out its humor. In the middle of Kit’s medical treatments, they decide to renew their commitment and tie the knot. This devastating development makes the men realize how much they mean to each other, and it is moving to watch as Michael stands by Kit’s side as he sees multiple specialists, eventually receiving a terminal diagnosis.
But the real test is when Kit is diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Like a lot of couples, they eventually hit a rough patch and decide to separate while they work through it. What starts off as a relatable romantic comedy takes a turn more than a decade into Michael and Kit’s relationship. From there, Parsons and Aldridge light up the screen as Michael and Kit navigate having a relationship, including their first intimate moments (former “fat kid” Michael experiences some initial awkwardness in the bedroom), mixing their friends, celebrating their first Christmas together, and Kit’s coming out to his parents, Marilyn ( Sally Field) and Bob ( Bill Irwin). There’s an immediate connection, but Michael has a hard time believing he has a shot until Kit gives him a call soon after. There, he locks eyes on Kit for the first time. Michael, whom we first meet when he is writing for TV Guide in the early 2000s, meets Kit on a rare night that a coworker has convinced him to come out to a club. The moving and funny film tells of the couple’s 13-year love story, from its rom-com beginnings to its heart-wrenching conclusion, with plenty of ups and downs along the way. Jim Parsons stars as a version of Ausiello, giving an endearing performance as the shy television critic who falls in love with a charming photographer, Kit Cowan ( Ben Aldrige). “ Spoiler Alert,” Michael Showalter’s emotionally impactful and humorous feature based on Michael Ausiello’s memoir, “Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies,” is an authentic love story that confronts cancer. ‘Spoiler Alert’: Romantic Tear-Jerker Tells an Authentic Love Story
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