Netflix Comedy, HOPE, Starring Aubrey Plaza, Has Found Its Directors

Netflix Comedy, HOPE, Starring Aubrey Plaza, Has Found Its Directors

August 16, 2019 Off By Michael Stagno

Both Jackie van Beek and Madeleine Sami will guide upcoming Netflix comedy, Hope, starring Aubrey Plaza.

The project will mark the second feature film the comedic duo of van Beek and Sami (Funny Girls), following their female-driven, The Breaker Upperers., which they not only co-wrote, but also starred in as well.

Writers for the film include Karen McCullah and Kirsten ‘Kiwi’ Smith, known for hits like, The House Bunny and Legally Blonde. Producers include Michael Costigan and Jason Bateman (Arrested Development).

As of right now, Plaza is the only listed cast. She recently wrapped on Black Bear, saw the final episode of Legion completed and also starred in the reimagining of Child’s Play this year.

Click HERE for the official Netflix press release.

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CategoryNetflix Streaming
TagsArrested Development Aubrey Plaza Black Bear Childs Play Funny Girls Jackie van Beek Jason Bateman Karen McCullah Kirsten Smith Legally Blonde Legion Madeleine Sami Michael Costigan Netflix The Breaker Upperers The House Bunny

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Michael is a New England native, raised in Florida and fluent in Italian. He graduated with a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism (RTVF) from Auburn University. He is a BIG fan of the Boston sports scene, X-Men, space, science fiction and horror. He also does crossfit, surfs and is a boulderer, marathoner and gamer.