Up-coming film "The Comedian" starring two-time Academy Award winning actor Robert De Niro and Kristen Wiig (Bridesmaids) will be directed by Sean Penn (Into The Wild.) The film was picked up by FilmNation Entertainment for international sales according to announcements today.
"The Comedian" is about Jackie Burke (De Niro) who "is a raging comic who is past his prime. A once loved TV character in his hey day, he clings to any recognition of his former fame in the hope of reviving his now stagnant career. After being sentenced to community service for hitting an audience member in the head with his microphone, Jackie meets Harmony (Wiig), a dazzling and defiant redhead who turns his life sideways."
"The Comedian" is written by Art Linson with Jeffrey Ross, produced by Art Linson, John Linson, John Klinik, and Robert De Niro with Shannon Costello as associate producer.
The film is scheduled to start production in Spring of 2012.
SOURCE: Collider
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