The Sham
The Sham Synopsis
A workaholic Brit employed at an upscale New York hotel needs a wife for appearances, so he strikes a deal with a struggling stand-up comic who is desperate for health insurance. Their fake marriage starts as a transaction – but ends in a hilariously unexpected romance.
The Sham is a comedy and romance film directed by Stephen Merchant. It stars Stephen Merchant, Cameron Diaz, Josh Segarra and Sherry Cola.
- Director:
- Stephen Merchant
- Writers:
- Stephen Merchant, John Butler
- Producers:
- Lee Eisenberg, Stephen Merchant, Seth Rogen
- Production:
- Amazon MGM Studios, Point Grey Pictures
- Status:
- Post Production
The Sham Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stephen Merchant
Cameron Diaz
Josh Segarra
Sherry Cola
Fabrizio Guido
Lisa Gilroy
Myra Lucretia Taylor
Dustin Ybarra
Judith Light
Rob Lowe
Frankie Faison
Alex Moffat
Key crew
Directed by Stephen Merchant, written by Stephen Merchant and John Butler, produced by Lee Eisenberg, Stephen Merchant and Seth Rogen.
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The Sham – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of The Sham includes Stephen Merchant, Cameron Diaz, Josh Segarra, Sherry Cola and Fabrizio Guido. The film was directed by Stephen Merchant. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.