Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterTrevor Noah is staying in the Viacom family for his next creative endeavor, an untitled feature film with Paramount Animation, Variety has learned exclusively.The untitled project is based on an original idea from Noah.
The plot is under wraps but said to be timely, poignant, and comedic. Jonathan Groff (“Black-ish”) and Jon Pollack (“Modern Family”) are set to write the script.
Noah will produce via his Day Zero Productions, with his president of production Haroon Saleem.Norman Aladjem, Derek Van Pelt and Sanaz Yamin will also serve as producers via Mainstay Entertainment.Noah, who began in stand-up, rose to fame as the host of “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central.
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