James Merendino Courtesy Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Logo text The filmmaker behind SLC Punk! is going back to his roots for a forthcoming music-focused movie. James Merendino is set to direct Gasoline, a feature set in the world of 1990s punk rock, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Principal photography is expected to commence this August. Merendino helms the project from his own script.