College Road Trip is an upcoming film produced by Walt Disney Pictures. The movie will star Raven-Symoné (also serving as executive producer) as college-bound teen Melanie Porter, who goes on a road trip to different colleges with her father, a police officer, played by Martin Lawrence.

Cinco Paul and partner Ken Daurio wrote the most recent draft. The movie was born out of the Disney Writers Program by Carrie Evans and Emi Mochizuki. The movie will be produced by Andrew Gunn/Gunn Films and directed by Roger Kumble.

Melanie is eagerly looking forward to taking her first big step towards independence when she plans a girls only road trip to check out prospective universities. However, when her imposing police-chief dad insists on escorting her instead, she soon finds her dream trip turning into a nightmare full of misfortune and turmoil. Dad wants to assure total security and safety for his precious daughter, while Melanie has a 17-year-olds need to become a grown woman and have her own sense of independence. Now, even as dad and daughter bicker, banter and careen from one disaster to the next on their journey, they are about to discover that, sometimes, going that extra mile to be together can forge a family bond so strong it can withstand anything–even wild curves ahead.

The first trailer appeared alongside Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium and the Disney Movie Enchanted. Parts of the movie were filmed at the campus of Choate Rosemary Hall.

Cast:

  • Raven-Symoné as Melanie Porter
  • Martin Lawrence as Chief James Porter
  • Brenda Song as Christina Wong
  • Margo Harshman as Katie
  • Vincent Pastore as Freddy
  • Joseph R. Gannascoli as Mr. Arcarra
  • Michael Landes as Donny
  • Donny Osmond as …
  • Lucas Grabeel as “Geeky Boy”

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