Ok, well most of the “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” not star Jason Segel though. The Apatow gravy train keeps moving; ‘Marshall’ director Nicholas Stoller is reteaming with producer Judd Apatow and ‘Marshall’ co-stars Jonah Hill and Russell Brand (the douche-waddle British rocker in the film) for the new comedy “Get Him To The Greek ” about a fresh-out-of-college insurance adjuster (Hill) hired to accompany an out-of-control rock star (Brand) from London to a gig at L.A.’s Greek Theater, according to Variety. Apparently the story is supposed to be a very dirty take on “Almost Famous.”
The script was co-written by Stoller; he of course will direct and Apatow will of course will produce. ‘During the table read on’ Sarah Marshall,’ Jonah and Russell had such a great chemistry,” Stoller said. ”Even though they are such different actors with different styles, I thought there could be a great buddy comedy there.”
So Hill once again is a co-lead, but surely someone out there is asking, “when will poor Martin Starr or Jay Baruchel star in their own Apatow vehicle?” Hint! hint! Hell, we want to officially campaign for Paul Rudd to get his own starring Apatow film.
And as for Segel, don’t worry about him. He’s doing “Five Year Engagement” before this with Stoller and Apatow, so it’s not like he’s been left out in the cold or anything (not to mention he’s also doing a Muppet movie with Stoller for Disney).
I think you SHOULD start a campaing for a new Apatow-movie with Paul Rudd as the leading star!