James Merendino, director of 'SLC Punk!', is set to helm a new indie film titled 'Gasoline'. The project is currently casting and plans to begin production this summer.
James Merendino, known for directing the 1998 cult classic 'SLC Punk!', has announced plans to direct 'Gasoline', a new indie rock movie. The film is in pre-production, with casting underway and production eyed to start this summer, as first reported by Heat Vision on May 4, 2026. This marks Merendino's return to the genre that defined his breakout work two decades ago, focusing on rock music and youth culture themes similar to his earlier hit. No casting details or plot specifics have been disclosed yet, but the project is generating buzz in indie circles ahead of its anticipated shoot.