By Shania Russell/Aug. 3, 2021 4:19 pm EST
Nothing screams romance quite like divorce, amirite?
Seriously, titles like Kramer v Kramer, Scenes From A Marriage, and Marriage Story are beloved for good reason. Devastating as they are, divorce stories are very much about love, even its end. If that’s sounding a little too bleak, Eichner has it covered — Ex-Husbands is decisively a comedy.
The Billy On The Street creator is famously hilarious as he frequently reiterated throughout the five seasons of the show, along with his roles on Bob’s Burgers, New Girl, and Friends from College. To help work on the project, Eichner is teaming up with an extremely talented crew which he expressed excitement about in the film’s official announcement. Eicher told Deadline:
You Heard Him, It’s Divorce Time!
The film’s story is credited to Eichner and Paul Rudnick, with the former having penned the screenplay. Eichner is also attached to star in the film, which he’ll produce alongside Berlanti/Schechter Films.
This isn’t the only groundbreaking project coming from Eichner. Earlier this year, he announced his upcoming Judd Apatow-produced, Nicholas Stoller-directed rom-com Bros about two men with serious commitment issues deciding to settle down together. The film is slated to release in theatres on August 12, 2022, reportedly making Eichner the first openly gay man to write, star in, and produce a comedy for a major Hollywood studio.
If Eichner’s celebratory tweet is anything to go by, both movies will not only be hilarious but the perfect amount of uncomfortable.
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) August 3, 2021
