John Krasinski to star in a comedy with Maya Rudolph
I see this as an unlikely pairing because to me, Maya Rudolph is a bigger comedian than John. Whereas in most comedy films, isn’t the guy always much more goofier? And the girl is the one that brings the “romance” to a romantic comedy? Maybe that’s just me. Anyhoot, I’m excited for this film, brilliant casting and all.
From Variety…
John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph will star in Sam Mendes’ untitled relationship comedy for Focus Features. Cheryl Hines has signed on to co-star. Film follows an expectant couple (Krasinski, Rudolph) as they travel the country in search of a place to put down roots and raise a family. Author Dave Eggers penned the screenplay with his wife, editor-novelist Vendela Vida. Shooting is scheduled to start in April in Connecticut.
Incidentally, this blog has picked John as their Nerd Man of The Month, citing that while he’s quite the looker, John is also an “Ivy League graduate and holds a degree in playwriting…with honors” — typically a nerd alarm.
And in the other end of the spectrum, here he is looking rather GQish, looking every inch like a ladies’ man, in this photo shoot for Best Life Magazine.
John Krasinski, Maya Rudolph, Cheryl Hines, Nerd Man of the Month, Best Life Magazine
March 11th, 2008 at 6:37 pm
I prefer his “nerdy” look to the GQ one.
March 12th, 2008 at 8:52 pm
Yeah? I think I’d say so, too. The GQ look doesn’t fit his likeable personality.