We reported back in November that Hollywood it-girl Emma Stone would be starring in Lauryn Kahn‘s He’s Fuckin’ Perfect. According to Deadline, Fox 2000 is now in negotiations with Jake Szymanski to direct the feature.
Szymanski has gained a reputation directing some of the best comic spots for the Funny or Die website, founded by funnyman Will Ferrell and Adam McKay‘s Gary Sanchez Productions. Kahn has also directed, acted and written some of the website’s shorts, with He’s Fuckin’ Perfect being her very first feature screenplay. McKay‘s Gary Sanchez and Ferrell will produce the project.
The comedy focuses on a “social media-savvy girl who is pessimistic about love and vets her friends’ dates to find flaws. When that process leads her to uncover the perfect guy, she decides to use her Internet research skills to turn herself into his perfect match.”
Rumors have spread stating that Stone may opt out of the rom-com, but the studio have expressed optimism that she will end up starring in the film. Judging by the synopsis, this sounds right up Stone‘s quirky, girl next door alley and I would like to see her in the role. Even though Stone is the best young, comedic actress working in Hollywood right now, I think Kahn‘s script could potentially hold up for a different actress.
Would you like to see Syzmanski direct He’s Fuckin’ Perfect?