‘Weird: The Al Yankovic Story‘ Director Eric Appel Lands Comedy ’Stepdude’ For Sony Pictures

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Following the premiere of his biopic comedy Weird: The Al Yankovic Story on Roku last weekend, director Eric Appel looks to have already found his follow-up film as he is set to direct and write the comedy Stepdude for Sony Pictures.

Matt Tolmach (Jumanji franchise, Venom) is producing along Jack Black and Roz Music. Plot is being kept under wraps. Insiders say studio execs view this as having big potential at the theatrical level with plans to fast-track now that Appel is on board.

Appel most recently directed Daniel Radcliffe in Roku’s Weird: The Weird Al Yankovich feature, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival to rave reviews.

Appel was the director on the hit Quibi series Die Hart, starring Kevin Hart and John Travolta. On the TV side, he beat out a strong field to direct the pilot of the Lord Miller live action/animation hybrid Fox series, Son of Zorn, which he served as both series director and executive producer.