This project is already being described as a “magician comedy” and when you have something like this, you probably immediately imagine
Steve Carell in it, right?
And that's exactly why we're here today, because Carell, although he's shcedule is quite packed, wants to add
Burt Wonderstone on his list of film credits.
The script was written by
John Francis Daley and
Jonathan Goldstein, the duo behind the dark comedy
Horrible Bosses.
The upcoming
Burt Wonderstone comedy is about:
“…a Vegas magician who accidentally kills his partner and must regain his mojo (or, as the logline has it, his “hocus-pocus focus”) while simultaneously competing with a rival.”
According to Variety, New Line bought the source material, which was a spec entitled “Burt Dickenson: The Most Powerful Magician on Planet Earth” in 2006.
At this moment, there is still no director or producer attached.
And, for all Carell's fans out there let us remind you that he will next be seen in April, in
Crazy, Stupid Love, alongside
Emma Stone and
Ryan Gosling.
He's also attached to star in
Mail-Order Groom comedy with
Tina Fey,
Get Smart 2, as well as in
Raised by Wolfs,
The Abstinence Teacher and
A Boyfriend for my Wife.
