Pete Davidson is set to star in a major film from Judd Apatow.
The Hollywood Reporter reported the following details late Tuesday afternoon:
Judd Apatow is returning to the world of feature filmmaking.
Apatow, who hasn’t directed a studio or narrative feature since 2015’s Amy Schumer hit Trainwreck, is teaming with Pete Davidson for an untitled comedy.
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Sources say the project sees Apatow doing for Davidson what he did for Schumer with Trainwreck, giving a platform for a rising comedian to play a version of themselves on a stage built with material from their own lives.
I know plenty of people will want to trash this movie before we even see it, but I actually do find Apatow and Davidson to both be very entertaining.
Let’s not forget that Apatow is the genius behind “Knocked Up” and “The 40-Year Old Virgin.” The man knows comedy. (RELATED: People Need To Relax About Pete Davidson’s Daniel Crenshaw Joke)
As for Davidson, I know he took some serious heat for his Daniel Crenshaw joke, but let’s not pretend he’s not talented. He’s on “SNL” and is only 25. That’s a pretty awesome accomplishment.
Now, is there any guarantee that this unnamed movie turns out to be a hit? Obviously, not but the necessary pieces for success are in place. (RELATED: Daniel Crenshaw Drops The Mic On People Easily Offended About ‘SNL’ Joke)
If the film is even a fraction as funny as some of Apatow’s other work, then it’s going to be worth seeing.
Let us know in the comments whether or not you’ll be giving it a shot!
