With the "Arrested Development" film in constant flux, creator Mitch Hurwitz has found a great way to kill his time before that film starts production (if it ever does): direct a movie.
According to The Wrap "Arrested Development" creator Mitch Hurwitz is set to direct a remake of Lars von Trier’s Norwegian comedy "The Boss of it All" for Universal Pictures.
The story centers on an IT company that hires an actor to serve as the company’s president in order to help sell the business. Turns out the current boss pretended there was another boss above him so it would be easier to break bad news to employees. When he sells the company and the new owner wants to meet that boss, he has to hire a failed actor to play him, and obviously hijinks ensue
Hurwitz is signed on to direct, with Imagine's Brian Grazer and Ron Howard executive producing. Emma Forrest is attached to write the screenplay.
The project has been in development for a year and while like "Arrested Development" no sure filming timetable is set, this project is perfect for Hurwitz. "Development" is one of the smartest and funniest television shows of all time and Hurwitz should bring a similar style to this as well.
Hopefully this is another step in the "Arrested Development" film getting done. If Hurwitz can turn this into a winner there may be a chance that "Arrested" could finally get seriously into production, because that would be a dream come true.
Either way this film sounds hilarious in itself and Hurwitz should have no trouble finding a way to create some laughs.
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