In 2007 Seth Gordon unleashed the insanely entertaining documentary The King of Kong: Fistful of Quarters. He followed up with the less (critically) successful bigger budget Four Christmases. It looks as though he is staying in the studio system with his next film, THR reports. The director is in negotiations to direct a divorce comedy titled Celeste and Jesse Forever. Parks and Recreations star Rashida Jones is attached to lead, as well as helping to write the script with Will McCormack. The project has been moved to Overture after Fox Atomic fell apart. The film “tracks a couple in the midst of a divorce attempting to maintain their friendship while pursuing new relationships.”
I wish that Gordon would pursue more interesting projects after the talent he displayed in Kong, but I can’t blame the guy for taking on big budget endeavors. With Rashida Jones starring and co-writing, this looks infinitely more interesting than Four Christmases.
What do you think about Gordon directing Jones in a new comedy?