Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story
Directed byJerry Seinfeld
Written by
Produced by
  • Beau Beauman
  • Spike Feresten
  • Jerry Seinfeld
Starring
CinematographyBill Pope
Edited byEvan Henke
Music byChristophe Beck
Production
company
Distributed byNetflix
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story is an upcoming American comedy film directed by Jerry Seinfeld from a screenplay he co-wrote with his writing team of Spike Feresten, Barry Marder, and Andy Robin. Seinfeld and Feresten also serve as producers of the film alongside Beau Beauman, through their production company Columbus 81 Productions. The film stars an ensemble cast that includes Seinfeld, Melissa McCarthy, Jim Gaffigan, Amy Schumer, James Marsden, Jack McBrayer, Thomas Lennon, Bobby Moynihan, Maria Bakalova, Max Greenfield, Christian Slater, and Hugh Grant. Christophe Beck will compose the film's score.

The film is set to be released in the United States via Netflix.

Premise

Kellogg's and Post Consumer Brands compete to see if they can produce a breakfast pastry before the other in 1963 Michigan.

Cast

Production

It was announced in June 2021 that Netflix had won the rights to the project. Jerry Seinfeld will direct, produce, co-write and star in the film, which is based on a joke he told about the creation of the Pop-Tart.[2] In June 2022, Melissa McCarthy, Jim Gaffigan, Amy Schumer, Hugh Grant, and James Marsden were among the newest additions to the cast.[3] In August, Maria Bakalova was announced for a cameo appearance.[4]

The production was granted a tax credit to film in California in February 2022.[5] Filming began on May 25, 2022, in Los Angeles, and was set to run until July 1.[6][7] Filming also took place at the University of California, Irvine.[8]

In November 2022, Seinfeld told the press that Netflix executives were watching the final cut of the movie for the first time, with a projected release in early 2023.[9] This did not materialize. Jim Gaffigan appeared at the Golden Globe Awards in January 2024 as part of promotion for the film.

Music

Christophe Beck will be providing the score for the film.[10]

References

  1. ^ Jackson, Hannah (January 3, 2023). "James Marsden on His Low-Key Incredible Year and 'Westworld's' Demise". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  2. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (June 23, 2021). "Jerry Seinfeld To Star In & Direct 'Unfrosted'; Netflix Wins Movie About Creation Of The Pop-Tart". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
  3. ^ Grobar, Matt (June 15, 2022). "Melissa McCarthy, Jim Gaffigan, Amy Schumer, Hugh Grant, James Marsden & More Join Jerry Seinfeld's Comedy Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story For Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
  4. ^ Grobar, Matt (August 11, 2022). "'Borat' Breakout Maria Bakalova Joins Sofia Coppola-Produced Fairyland And Jerry Seinfeld's Pop-Tart Pic Unfrosted For Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
  5. ^ Robb, David (February 28, 2022). "California Film Commission Picks 30 Films For Next Round Of Tax Credits Expected To Generate $1.17 Billion Statewide". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
  6. ^ Asatryan, Tigran (May 2, 2022). "Jerry Seinfeld Netflix Movie Unfrosted: What We Know So Far". What's On Netflix. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
  7. ^ Jerry Seinfeld looks serious in a business-ready costume on the set of his Pop-Tarts origin film Unfrosted in Los Angeles
  8. ^ "Unfrosted Filming at UC Irvine". YouTube. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  9. ^ "Jerry Seinfeld Shares Update On Pop-Tart Movie For Netflix". Screen Rant. November 17, 2022. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
  10. ^ "Christophe Beck Scoring Jerry Seinfeld's Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story". Film Music Reporter. May 23, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023.

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