Complex is reporting that Jonah Hill is teaming up with Emmy-nominated producer Kenya Barris for a new Netflix comedy feature.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Hill signed the deal to play a role in the untitled Netflix comedy that will mark Barris’ feature directorial debut. The duo co-wrote the film and will produce it under their respective production companies, Strong Baby and Khalabo Ink Society. Kevin Misher of Misher Films will also produce.
“Sooo pumped to be doing this crazy project with my boy @Jonahhill and @Netflix!” Barris wrote on Instagram. “Can’t wait to show y’all the hilarity we have cooked up!!! Jonah is truly one of the most overall talented people on the planet and I’m psyched to be on this awesome team!!!”
The details of the project has yet to be made public, but Complex claims that it “is expected to explore the same themes addressed in Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner—the 1967 classic in which a white woman introduces her parents to her Black fiancé.”
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