Unfrosted

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Unfrosted
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Film poster
Directed by Jerry Seinfeld
Written by
Produced by
  • Beau Bauman
  • Spike Feresten
  • Jerry Seinfeld
Starring
Cinematography Bill Pope
Edited byEvan Henke
Music by Christophe Beck
Production
company
Distributed by Netflix
Release date
  • May 3, 2024 (2024-05-03)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Unfrosted is an upcoming American comedy film directed by Jerry Seinfeld (in his feature directorial debut) from a screenplay he co-wrote with his writing team of Spike Feresten, Barry Marder, and Andy Robin. Seinfeld and Feresten also serve as producers of the film alongside Beau Bauman, through their production company Columbus 81 Productions. The film stars an ensemble cast that includes Seinfeld, Melissa McCarthy, Jim Gaffigan, Hugh Grant, and Amy Schumer. Christophe Beck will compose the film's score. The film is loosely based on the true story of the creation of Pop-Tarts toaster pastries.

Contents

The film is set to be released in the United States on May 3, 2024, via Netflix.

Premise

Kellogg's and Post Cereal compete to see if they can produce a revolutionary breakfast pastry in 1963 Michigan.

Cast

Additionally, Rachael Harris and Cedric Yarbrough have been cast in undisclosed roles, while Ken Narasaki and Michael Joseph Pierce play Ralston Purina and General Mills [1] respectively.

Production

It was announced in June 2021 that Netflix had won the rights to the project. Jerry Seinfeld would direct, produce, co-write and star in the film, which is based on a joke he told about the creation of the Pop-Tart. [7] In June 2022, Melissa McCarthy, Jim Gaffigan, Amy Schumer, Hugh Grant, and James Marsden were among the newest additions to the cast. [8] Grant provided an audition tape for Seinfeld, being the first time he had done so in over 30 years. [9] In August, Maria Bakalova was announced for a cameo appearance. [10] In February 2024, it was revealed that Bill Burr and Dan Levy joined the cast. [11]

The production was granted a tax credit to film in California in February 2022. [12] Filming began on May 25, 2022, in Los Angeles, and was set to run until July 1. [13] Filming also took place at the University of California, Irvine. [14] [ better source needed ]

In November 2022, Seinfeld told the press that Netflix executives were watching the final cut of the movie for the first time, with a projected release in early 2023. [15] This did not materialize. Jim Gaffigan appeared at the Golden Globe Awards in January 2024 as part of promotion for the film.[ citation needed ]

Music

Christophe Beck will be providing the score for the film. [16] Meghan Trainor and Jimmy Fallon provide a song for the film called "Sweet Morning Heat." [17]

Release

The film is scheduled to be released on Netflix on May 3, 2024. [18]

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