Get ready for a thrilling new comedy collaboration! The entertainment world is buzzing with excitement as Cristin Milioti, fresh from her Emmy triumph, gears up for her next big-screen adventure.
Our exclusive sources reveal that Milioti, the talented actress who wowed us in The Penguin, is joining forces with the incredibly busy Glen Powell. The project, an original comedy from Universal, is being directed by none other than Judd Apatow, who co-wrote the script with Powell himself.
But here's where it gets intriguing: the film, set for release on February 5, 2027, stars Powell as a country-western star in a downward spiral. Apatow, a veteran producer and director, will oversee the project through his long-standing deal with Universal, alongside Powell, Dan Cohen, and Kevin Misher, each bringing their unique expertise to the table.
Universal's Senior EVP and Director of Production Development, Erik Baiers and Jacqueline Garell, will ensure the project's success. Both Powell and Apatow have deep connections with the studio, with Apatow's directorial debut, The 40-Year Old Virgin, marking the beginning of a fruitful relationship. Powell, on the other hand, found success with Twisters, a natural disaster film that shattered box office records.
The studio is prioritizing this project, but Powell's hectic schedule delayed the shoot until later this year. However, the wait has its silver lining: Apatow used this time to scout top-tier talent for Powell's co-star, ultimately landing on Milioti, whose performance in The Penguin has made her a top choice for female leads.
Kevin Misher, a producer with a long history at Universal, will also be involved. Misher, who served as President of Production from 1996-2001, supervised the production of critically acclaimed films like Erin Brockovich and The Mummy. Since then, Misher Films has produced a diverse range of films, including Fighting With My Family and Coming 2 America.
Milioti's recent work includes lending her voice to Netflix's animated film, In Your Dreams, where she starred alongside Simu Liu and Craig Robinson. The film, nominated for a Critics Choice Award, tells a magical tale of a girl and her brother's journey into the dream world.
And this is the part most people miss: Milioti's upcoming projects are just as exciting! She will star in the horror film Buddy, directed by Casper Kelly, where she plays a brave girl trying to escape a sinister kids' TV show. Additionally, she has wrapped production on the pilot for FX's drama Seven Sisters, opposite Elizabeth Olsen, which explores a family's dark secrets.
Milioti is represented by UTA, Jackoway Austen, and the Lede Company, and we can't wait to see what this talented actress does next!
So, what do you think of this exciting collaboration? Are you eager to see Milioti and Powell's on-screen chemistry? Let us know in the comments below!
