The latest or next Judd Apatow produced comedy is actually “Drillbit Taylor” in March starring Owen Wilson, but “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” won’t be much further behind as its due in the Spring.
As we wrote in our Apatow 2008 and Beyond piece, ‘Marshall’ finally gives a lead part to longstanding Apatow troupe member Jason Segel (“Freaks & Geeks,” “Undeclared” a small “Knocked-Up” role”) who actually wrote the film as well. The film is directed by Nicholas Stoller who helmed a few episodes of “Undeclared” and directed “Fun With Dick and Jane” (which he co-wrote with Apatow). The plot of ‘Marshall’ revolves around a jilted ex (Segel) who tries to forget his famous celebrity ex and heartbreak by escaping to Hawaii only to find this ex gf, Sarah Marshall (played by “Veronica Mars”‘ Kristen Bell) there as well with her new boyfriend to boot (British comedian and TV personality Russell Brand). Paul Rudd (“Virgin,’ and ‘Knocked’) and Jonah Hill (“Superbad”) make cameos and ‘That ’70s Show’ actress Mila Kunis also plays Segel’s love interest.
