Apatow/Universal pick up three films from Aziz Ansari and Jason Woliner
In perhaps the most exciting news of the day (at least for fans of bromantic comedies), it was announced that Judd Apatow and Universal Pictures have picked up three films from Aziz Ansari and Jason Woliner. The two worked together on the MTV show “Human Giant.”
Ansari will star in at least one of the films and the duo is set to write at least one of the films as well.
The first film, titled LET’S DO THIS, is a road comedy that follows two friends who work for a motivational speaking company as they travel together. The second film is an untitled comedy about a disgraced astronaut who has to return to space to clear his name. The third film, which is also untitled, is inspired by Ansari’s character Raaaaaaaandy from the Apatow directed film FUNNY PEOPLE. The news comes fast on the heels of the release of FUNNY PEOPLE on DVD. Woliner is set to direct all three of the films, but it is unclear if the duo will write all three films.
As a huge fan of Aziz Ansari’s, I’m glad he is getting this chance to be the star of a film of his own. You may recall we championed the Raaaaaaaandy videos that were a part of the viral marketing campaign for FUNNY PEOPLE. Hopefully this is just the beginning for both Ansari and Woliner.
Ansari will next appear in the film GET ME TO THE GIG, a spin-off of the hilarious FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL. Woliner will direct the pilot for the series “Eagleheart” for Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim.
Source Variety
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