The Comedian (2017 film)
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| Directed by | Taylor Hackford |
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| Cinematography | Oliver Stapleton |
| Edited by | Mark Warner |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Comedian is an upcoming American comedy-drama film directed by Taylor Hackford and written by Lewis Friedman, Richard LaGravenese, Art Linson, and Jeff Ross. The film stars Robert De Niro, Leslie Mann, and Veronica Ferres.
Contents
Cast
- Robert De Niro as Jackie Burke
- Leslie Mann as Harmony
- Veronica Ferres
- Edie Falco as Miller
- Harvey Keitel
- Danny DeVito
- Hannibal Buress as Comedy cellar host
Production
On May 20, 2011, Showbiz411's Roger Friedman revealed that producer-screenwriter Art Linson had written a stand-up comedy script titled The Comedian with the help of comedian Jeff Ross, which would star Robert De Niro. Martin Scorsese was expected to direct the film.[1] Later the same year, Sean Penn came on board to direct the film, with Kristen Wiig starring along with De Niro.[2][3] FilmNation Entertainment was attached to handle the international sales for the film, which would be produced by Linson, John Linson, Jon Kilik, and De Niro.[3]
On May 20, 2015, Mike Newell was hired to direct the film based on the script by Art Linson, while the stand-up material was written by Jeff Ross, and Robert De Niro was attached to play the titular role.[4] On July 7, 2015, it was announced that Taylor Hackford had come on board to direct the film replacing the previously attached Newell, who left due to scheduling conflicts.[5] Linson and John Linson would produce the film along with Mark Canton and Courtney Solomon through Cinelou Films, which would also finance the film.[5] On November 16, 2015, Jennifer Aniston joined the comedy film to star along with De Niro.[6] On January 19, 2016, Leslie Mann joined the film to replace Aniston, playing a woman who befriends the stand-up comic.[7] Danny DeVito was also spotted on the set along with De Niro, but his casting was not confirmed.[8] On February 26, 2016, Veronica Ferres was cast in the film to play a wedding planner who plans the wedding of the De Niro's character's daughter.[9]
Principal photography on the film began on February 21, 2016 in New York City,[10][8] and other locations include Manhattan.[11]
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