With his own internet talk show interviewing a wealth of comedians, Kevin Pollak‘s affinity for the craft is clear, so much so he went ahead and directed a documentary about it. Misery Loves Comedy, which premiered at Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, will arrive next month and the first trailer has now arrived.
Exploring the addictive nature of comedy along with the struggles and joys of the experience, it looks to be an all-encompassing look at the process. Featuring Jimmy Fallon, Tom Hanks, Amy Schumer, Jim Gaffigan, Marc Maron, Judd Apatow, Lisa Kudrow, Larry David, Jon Favreau, and many more, check out the trailer below.
Jimmy Fallon, Tom Hanks, Amy Schumer, Jim Gaffigan, Judd Apatow, Lisa Kudrow, Larry David, and Jon Favreau are among over 60 famous funny people featured in this hilarious twist on the age-old truth: misery loves company. In-depth, candid interviews with some of the most revered comedy greats who each share their unique path and a life devoted to making strangers laugh. With arresting anecdotes and insights from the comedy underbelly that reveal a performer’s deep desire to connect with audiences, Kevin Pollak’s MISERY LOVES COMEDY is the definitive master class on the art of humor that details a comedian’s rare ability to help us understand life as only they can.
Misery Love Comedy hits iTunes on April 14th and theaters on April 24th.