The Amazon MGM Studios' untitled comedy is set to hit theaters in 2027, with Brooks both starring and producing alongside Josh Gad.
and other films of the era . Brooks directed and co-wrote the original film, along with playing dual roles .'A Tree Fell in the Woods' Review: Josh Gad and Alexandra Daddario in an Uneven, Occasionally Insightful Relationship Dramedy is helming the comedy from a script by Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez and Josh Gad, who is also rumored to star.
Amazon isn’t commenting on further casting at this time., Brooks and Greenbaum. Kevin Slater, Adam Merims, Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez will executive produce. Aside from voice projects, the last time Brooks appeared on the big screen was when making cameo appearances in 2005’s, the movie adaptation of his hit Broadway musical, which in turn was based on his 1967 film of the same name. Brooks — the director and writer of such defining comedies asmovie are being kept under tight wraps, although in appropriate comedic fashion, Amazon MGM’s press release included the following: “While the title, plot details, and rest of cast are being kept under wraps, the film has been described by those who have not yet read the script as ‘A Non-Prequel Non-Reboot Sequel Part Two’ but with Reboot Elements Franchise Expansion Film.” An exact release date will be announced at a later time by Amazon MGM, which is making an aggressive push into the theatrical space. starred Bill Pullman, John Candy, Rick Moranis and Daphne Zuniga, as well as a voice role for Joan Rivers as a C-3P0 parody. The film earned $38.1 million at the box office and wasn’t exactly a hit and earned mixed critical reviews. But in subsequent years, it has become a cult hit and is considered one of Brooks’ signature films.“Just handed in a film script that I think may be the funniest and best thing I’ve ever worked on and I am so freaking excited,” Gad captioned the post at the time. He added that working with Samit and Hernandez “has been heaven on Earth and many other planets as well. Love you boys!”Privacy Policy . We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. // This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the GoogleThe Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2025 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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