2 months ago
EXCLUSIVE: Li Jin Hao is nan latest comedian to subordinate Glen Powell successful a caller original untitled drama astatine Universal that Judd Apatow is connected committee to direct. Apatow and Powell co-wrote nan pic, and Cristin Milioti and Madelyn Cline besides precocious joined nan cast.
The film, successful which Powell plays a country-western prima successful free-fall, has been group for merchandise connected February 5, 2027.
Apatow will nutrient done his longstanding Apatow Productions wide woody pinch nan studio, and Powell and Dan Cohen will nutrient done Barnstorm’s first-look deal. Kevin Misher will nutrient done Misher Films. Universal Senior EVP Production Development Erik Baiers and Director of Production Development Jacqueline Garell will oversee nan project.
A UK-based comedian, writer, and performer, Li was calved successful China and raised successful Singapore, wherever he served successful nan Singapore Army earlier moving to Scotland to study astatine St. Andrews. He was a finalist for some nan BBC New Comedy Awards 2023 and Chortle Student Comedian of nan Year 2022 earlier going to Edinburgh Fringe successful 2024 pinch his debut hour, Swimming successful a Submarine. He ran astatine nan 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival and lead him to a Best Newcomer information and wide captious acclaim. After nan movie wraps, he will return to nan Edinburgh Fringe later this summertime pinch a caller hour.
Li is represented by WME and Individual Artist Management.
