The Sound of Young America: Demetri Martin Lands Dreamworks Film Deal

Wednesday, March 29, 2006

Demetri Martin Lands Dreamworks Film Deal

Comic Demetri Martin (who recently became the Daily Show's "Trend Spotting" correspondent) is continuing his string of successes. He just sold a pitch to Dreamworks... per Variety:

DreamWorks has found its way with "Will," acquiring the pitch from comic/scribe Demetri Martin.
Comedic story centers on an ordinary guy who has settled into a typical life with a job and family. After waking up one day and resolving to no longer live an average life, he sets out on a journey to fulfill his hidden potential. Martin will take a key supporting role.
Scot Armstrong, who penned "Old School" and "Road Trip" for DreamWorks, is closing a deal to be executive producer on the project. Martin pitched the idea to both Steven Spielberg and studio head Adam Goodman; latter took it off the market right away.

Bully for you, Mr. Martin.

"Dog Days" on TSOYA, with Demetri Martin and H. Jon Benjamin (MP3)

Also:
Kieth Huang talks about Demetri Martin's newest one-man show on The Apiary

Via Dead-Frog

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1 Comments:

ronnie said...: That's awesome, can't wait to see / hear more of Mr. Martin.

I just listened to that particular episode over the weekend and I thought it was one of your best interviews ever. H. John Benjamin was great, and Demetri's stand up was funny too, but I really enjoyed the insight in his interview. Particularly his talking about how he came to do what he does, his thought processes regarding the linearity of his path until he started doing standup, his upbringing, etc.

I sometimes think you're asking people how they got where they are because you're looking for ideas and tips. But they're the sort of questions I would ask if I were in your shoes, and that's probably the reason I'm a militant evangelical of your show.; March 29, 2006 2:44 PM