Unfrosted
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| Directed by | Jerry Seinfeld |
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| Cinematography | Bill Pope |
| Edited by | Evan Henke |
| Music by | Christophe Beck |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Unfrosted is an upcoming American comedy film directed by Jerry Seinfeld (in his feature directorial debut) from a screenplay he co-wrote with his writing team of Spike Feresten, Barry Marder, and Andy Robin. Seinfeld and Feresten also serve as producers of the film alongside Beau Beauman, through their production company Columbus 81 Productions. The film stars an ensemble cast that includes Seinfeld, Melissa McCarthy, Jim Gaffigan, Amy Schumer, James Marsden, Jack McBrayer, Thomas Lennon, Bobby Moynihan, Maria Bakalova, Max Greenfield, Bill Burr, Dan Levy, Christian Slater, and Hugh Grant. Christophe Beck will compose the film's score. This film is loosely based on the true story of the creation of Pop-Tarts toaster pastries.
The film is set to be released in the United States on May 3, 2024, via Netflix.
Premise
Kellogg's and Post Cereal compete to see if they can produce a revolutionary breakfast pastry in 1963 Michigan.
Cast
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- Jerry Seinfeld as Bob Cabana, an employee of Kellogg's[1]
- Melissa McCarthy as Donna Stankowski, Bob's co-worker[1]
- Jim Gaffigan as Edsel Kellogg III, the head of Kellogg's and Bob's boss[1]
- Hugh Grant as Thurl Ravenscroft, an actor cast as Tony the Tiger[2]
- Amy Schumer as Marjorie Post, the head of rival ceral company Post[1]
- Max Greenfield as Rick Ludwin[1]
- Peter Dinklage
- Christian Slater as Mike Diamond[1]
- Bill Burr as President John F. Kennedy [1]
- Dan Levy
- James Marsden as Jack LaLanne[3]
- Jack McBrayer as Steve Schwinn[1]
- Thomas Lennon as Harold von Braunhut[1]
- Bobby Moynihan as Chef Boyardee[1]
- Adrian Martinez as Tom Carvel[1]
- Sarah Cooper
- Mikey Day as Crackle[1]
- Kyle Mooney as Snap[1]
- Drew Tarver as Pop[1]
- Tony Hale
- Felix Solis
- Maria Bakalova
- Dean Norris
- Kyle Dunnigan
- Sebastian Maniscalco
- Beck Bennett
- Cedric the Entertainer as Stu Smiley[1]
- Fred Armisen as Mike Puntz[1]
- Aparna Nancherla
- Andy Daly as Isaiah Lamb[1]
- Sarah Burns
Additionally, Rachael Harris and Cedric Yarbrough have been cast in undisclosed roles, while Ken Narasaki and Michael Joseph Pierce play Ralston Purin and General Mills[1] respectively.
Production
It was announced in June 2021 that Netflix had won the rights to the project. Jerry Seinfeld would direct, produce, co-write and star in the film, which is based on a joke he told about the creation of the Pop-Tart.[4] In June 2022, Melissa McCarthy, Jim Gaffigan, Amy Schumer, Hugh Grant, and James Marsden were among the newest additions to the cast.[5] Grant provided an audition tape for Seinfeld, being the first time he had done so in over 30 years.[6] In August, Maria Bakalova was announced for a cameo appearance.[7] In February 2024, it was revealed that Bill Burr and Dan Levy joined the cast.[8]
The production was granted a tax credit to film in California in February 2022.[9] Filming began on May 25, 2022, in Los Angeles, and was set to run until July 1.[10] Filming also took place at the University of California, Irvine.[11][better source needed]
In November 2022, Seinfeld told the press that Netflix executives were watching the final cut of the movie for the first time, with a projected release in early 2023.[12] This did not materialize. Jim Gaffigan appeared at the Golden Globe Awards in January 2024 as part of promotion for the film.[citation needed]
Music
Christophe Beck will be providing the score for the film.[13] Meghan Trainor and Jimmy Fallon provide a song for the film called "Sweet Morning Heat."[14]
Release
The film will be released on Netflix on May 3, 2024.[15]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r Richard, Nate. "'Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story': Release Date, Cast, Plot, and Everything We Know About the Jerry Seinfeld Movie". Collider.
- ^ Jeffrey, Joyanne. "See Jerry Seinfeld, Melissa McCarthy and Hugh Grant in 1st trailer for Pop-Tarts movie". Today. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ^ Jackson, Hannah (January 3, 2023). "James Marsden on His Low-Key Incredible Year and 'Westworld's' Demise". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (June 23, 2021). "Jerry Seinfeld To Star In & Direct 'Unfrosted'; Netflix Wins Movie About Creation Of The Pop-Tart". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (June 15, 2022). "Melissa McCarthy, Jim Gaffigan, Amy Schumer, Hugh Grant, James Marsden & More Join Jerry Seinfeld's Comedy Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story For Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
- ^ Travis, Ben (March 8, 2024). "Hugh Grant Plays Tony The Tiger In Jerry Seinfeld's Pop-Tarts Movie – Exclusive Image". Empire. Archived from the original on March 8, 2024. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (August 11, 2022). "'Borat' Breakout Maria Bakalova Joins Sofia Coppola-Produced Fairyland And Jerry Seinfeld's Pop-Tart Pic Unfrosted For Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 1, 2024). "Netflix 2024 Movie Slate Counts Titles From Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Jerry Seinfeld & Woody Woodpecker; 'Beverly Hills Cop 4' Sets Date". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ^ Robb, David (February 28, 2022). "California Film Commission Picks 30 Films For Next Round Of Tax Credits Expected To Generate $1.17 Billion Statewide". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
- ^ Asatryan, Tigran (May 2, 2022). "Jerry Seinfeld Netflix Movie Unfrosted: What We Know So Far". What's On Netflix. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
- ^ "Unfrosted Filming at UC Irvine". YouTube. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
- ^ "Jerry Seinfeld Shares Update On Pop-Tart Movie For Netflix". Screen Rant. November 17, 2022. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
- ^ "Christophe Beck Scoring Jerry Seinfeld's Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story". Film Music Reporter. May 23, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
- ^ "Jerry Seinfeld Rants About Hating Everything, Talks Hugh Grant Playing Tony the Tiger and Unfrosted". YouTube. March 27, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 1, 2024). "Netflix 2024 Movie Slate Counts Titles From Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Jerry Seinfeld & Woody Woodpecker, 'Beverly Hills Cop 4' Sets Date". Deadline Hollywood.
