NBCUniversal has unveiled the first look at the Judd Apatow-directed comedy starring Pete Davidson. The semi-autobiographical comedy is based on Davidson’s own life, including the loss of his firefighter father on 9/11.

Here’s the film’s official synopsis: 

“Scott (Davidson) has been a case of arrested development ever since his firefighter father died when he was seven. He’s now reached his mid-20s having achieved little, chasing a dream of becoming a tattoo artist that seems far out of reach. As his ambitious younger sister (Maude Apatow) heads off to college, Scott is still living with his exhausted ER nurse mother (Marisa Tomei) and spends his days smoking weed, hanging with the guys — Oscar (Ricky Velez), Igor (Moises Arias) and Richie (Lou Wilson) — and secretly hooking up with his childhood friend Kelsey (Bel Powley). But when his mother starts dating a loudmouth firefighter named Ray (Bill Burr), it sets off a chain of events that will force Scott to grapple with his grief and take his first tentative steps toward moving forward in life.”

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The still-untitled project for Universal hails from Apatow, founder of Apatow productions through which he developed a variety of television series including the acclaimed Girls.

Saturday Night Live star Davidson co-wrote the script with Apatow and Dave Sirus. While not much is known, according to The Hollywood Reporter, the feature is a coming-of-age comedy set in New York and is a semi-autobiographical story of Davidson growing up in Staten Island.

Tomei, who currently plays Aunt May in the Spider-Man movies, has been set to portray Davidson’s mother. Bel Powley and Bill Burr are also starring, however, their characters have yet to be revealed. 

The comedy is set to shoot this summer in New York City, and is scheduled for a June 19, 2020, release. 

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Crashing has been canceled after three seasons and the comedy’s third seaspn finale is now officially the series finale.

Crashing opened the world of stand-up comedians to viewers. The series, inspired by the life of lead Pete Holmes, followed a semi-fictionalized version of himself as he decides to pursue a career in stand up comedy after his wife cheats on him and divorces him.

The announcement of cancelation was made by series director Judd Apatow during a recent appearance on Conan.

“Well, it’s not really canceled,” Apatow told host Conan O’Brien. “We’re just going to stop making it.”

“What stopped you from making more?” O’Brien asked.

“They told us we should never make any more,” Apatow replied and added, “We were very happy that we got to tell the story that we wanted to tell, and we do have an ending.”

Apatow and Holmes executive produced the series with Judah Miller, Igor Srubshchik and Oren Brimer.

Watch the clip of the sort of announcement below.

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The 40-year-old comedian will write and star in a new romantic-comedy. 

The still untitled project is set up at Universal. It will be co-produced by Nick Stoller and Judd Apatow under their respective banners Global Solutions and Apatow Productions. Stoller will will also direct from a screenplay co-written by himself and Eichner. 

Despite being in early stages of development it is known that the gay rom-com will center around two men who have commitment problems who decide to make a go at a relationship with each other.

Eichner tweeted Tuesday “Excited, terrified, completely in shock and PROUD as hell to announce this movie. We’re making a big, new romantic comedy for Universal!!!! AHHHHHHH!!!” 

The response to a major Hollywood studio making a rom-com about two men has been incredibly positive. Eichner retweeted a fan’s response, writing, “Well I hate when people say ‘my heart is full’ but my heart is f—ing full,” Eichner wrote. “Don’t worry, it won’t last.”

Eichner is currently developing his first comedy special for Netflix. His other credits include American Horror Story, Friends from College and Billy on the Street. His upcoming projects include Jon Favreau’s The Lion King and Noelle.

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NBCUniversal has unveiled the first look at the Judd Apatow-directed comedy starring Pete Davidson. The semi-autobiographical comedy is based on Davidson’s own life, including the loss of his firefighter father on 9/11.

Here’s the film’s official synopsis: 

“Scott (Davidson) has been a case of arrested development ever since his firefighter father died when he was seven. He’s now reached his mid-20s having achieved little, chasing a dream of becoming a tattoo artist that seems far out of reach. As his ambitious younger sister (Maude Apatow) heads off to college, Scott is still living with his exhausted ER nurse mother (Marisa Tomei) and spends his days smoking weed, hanging with the guys — Oscar (Ricky Velez), Igor (Moises Arias) and Richie (Lou Wilson) — and secretly hooking up with his childhood friend Kelsey (Bel Powley). But when his mother starts dating a loudmouth firefighter named Ray (Bill Burr), it sets off a chain of events that will force Scott to grapple with his grief and take his first tentative steps toward moving forward in life.”

Check out the official trailer for The King of Staten Island below!

The post Watch: “The King of Staten Island” Trailer appeared first on Entertainment For Us.

The still-untitled project for Universal hails from Apatow, founder of Apatow productions through which he developed a variety of television series including the acclaimed Girls.

Saturday Night Live star Davidson co-wrote the script with Apatow and Dave Sirus. While not much is known, according to The Hollywood Reporter, the feature is a coming-of-age comedy set in New York and is a semi-autobiographical story of Davidson growing up in Staten Island.

Tomei, who currently plays Aunt May in the Spider-Man movies, has been set to portray Davidson’s mother. Bel Powley and Bill Burr are also starring, however, their characters have yet to be revealed. 

The comedy is set to shoot this summer in New York City, and is scheduled for a June 19, 2020, release. 

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Crashing has been canceled after three seasons and the comedy’s third seaspn finale is now officially the series finale.

Crashing opened the world of stand-up comedians to viewers. The series, inspired by the life of lead Pete Holmes, followed a semi-fictionalized version of himself as he decides to pursue a career in stand up comedy after his wife cheats on him and divorces him.

The announcement of cancelation was made by series director Judd Apatow during a recent appearance on Conan.

“Well, it’s not really canceled,” Apatow told host Conan O’Brien. “We’re just going to stop making it.”

“What stopped you from making more?” O’Brien asked.

“They told us we should never make any more,” Apatow replied and added, “We were very happy that we got to tell the story that we wanted to tell, and we do have an ending.”

Apatow and Holmes executive produced the series with Judah Miller, Igor Srubshchik and Oren Brimer.

Watch the clip of the sort of announcement below.

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The 40-year-old comedian will write and star in a new romantic-comedy. 

The still untitled project is set up at Universal. It will be co-produced by Nick Stoller and Judd Apatow under their respective banners Global Solutions and Apatow Productions. Stoller will will also direct from a screenplay co-written by himself and Eichner. 

Despite being in early stages of development it is known that the gay rom-com will center around two men who have commitment problems who decide to make a go at a relationship with each other.

Eichner tweeted Tuesday “Excited, terrified, completely in shock and PROUD as hell to announce this movie. We’re making a big, new romantic comedy for Universal!!!! AHHHHHHH!!!” 

The response to a major Hollywood studio making a rom-com about two men has been incredibly positive. Eichner retweeted a fan’s response, writing, “Well I hate when people say ‘my heart is full’ but my heart is f—ing full,” Eichner wrote. “Don’t worry, it won’t last.”

Eichner is currently developing his first comedy special for Netflix. His other credits include American Horror Story, Friends from College and Billy on the Street. His upcoming projects include Jon Favreau’s The Lion King and Noelle.

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