Project Overview
Amy Schumer is gearing up for a leading role in the upcoming comedy 'Best Divorce Ever', which she will also produce. Sean Mullin takes the helm as writer and director. The film will be showcased to international buyers as Concourse Media gears up for global sales in Toronto in the coming month. Schumer will collaborate with producers Matthew Lee Miller and Natalie Metzger from Vanishing Angle, while Concourse Media will executive produce and provide financing in partnership with Archetype Media Finance, its sister company.[S1][S2]
Plot and Inspiration
Amy Schumer takes the lead in this hilarious comedy as Clarissa, who, along with her partner Franklin, decides to call it quits on their marriage after two decades. However, they aim for a unique approach, planning a grand 'Untying the Knot' celebration and embracing the single life. But their journey takes a chaotic turn as they encounter terrible dates, their children's suspicions, and ill-advised efforts at conscious uncoupling. The film's writer-director, Sean Mullin, drew inspiration from his own amicable divorce, challenging the traditional narrative surrounding divorce.[S1][S2]
Cast and Crew Background
Amy Schumer, the Emmy-winning comedian, will star in and produce the upcoming comedy 'Best Divorce Ever'. Schumer's previous work includes the acclaimed series 'Inside Amy Schumer', as well as popular films like 'Trainwreck' and 'I Feel Pretty'. Sean Mullin, the writer-director, has previously worked on 'Amira & Sam' and the Yogi Berra documentary 'It Ain't Over'. Matthew Shreder, CEO of Concourse Media, has praised the project, and producers Miller and Metzger are thrilled to collaborate with both Schumer and Mullin.[S1][S2]
