‘Zombieland’ Writers Rhett Reese And Paul Wernick To Direct ‘Doc And Howie’
Let this be a lesson to any aspiring writers out there. Write fun, interesting flicks and you are going to get a ton of work. TakeRhett ReeseandPaul Wernickfor example. They’re the guys who wroteZombieland, a modestly budgeted film that was a hit with both fans and critics. And though they’d each been working in the business for several years on varying projects, includingThe Joe Schmo Show,it took one little spark and they’re off to the races. Reese and Wernick are writinga sequel toZombielandfor Sony, a secondG.I Joefilmfor Paramount,theDeadpoolspinofffor Fox, are adapting the comic bookCowboy Viking Ninjafor Disney and developingEarth vs. Moonat Universal. They basically have something set up at every studio in Hollywood because ofZombieland, which was originally conceived as a TV show.
But wait, there’s more. As if Reese and Wernick weren’t busy enough writing, the pair has just signed on to make their directorial debut with the comedyDoc and Howiefor Montecito, which has a first look deal at Paramount. Read more about the movie’s potential filled premise after the jump.
The Hollywood Reporterbroke the news of Reese and Wernick’s deal to direct the film, which is written bySteve Leff.Leff is best known for producing or writing several TV shows that are no longer with us likeRoommates, Good Morning MiamiandInside Schwartz.Doc and Howiewas originally calledDoc and Howie Whack a Grannywhen it appeared on last year’s Black List (The new title is better, even if it’s less lyrical.) and it’s about a pair of guys who don’t help an old lady with her groceries and there by become responsible for her death. This leads them to meet her gorgeous granddaughters and Doc and Howie have to decide whether or not to tell the girls about their role in Granny’s demise.
According to the THR report, the film shares a tone withHarold and Kumar– which leads one to believe the guys are buffoons and there will be a lot of slapstick humor. Which is fine. But if Reese and Wernick can balance that with some heart like they did inZombieland? Well, now we’ve got something.
DoesDoc and Howiesound like something that could work? How do you feel about screenwriters jumping in front of the camera?
