TROPIC THUNDER and MADAGASCAR: ESCAPE 2 AFRICA writer Etan Cohen is all set to helm the Will Ferrell starring comedy GET HARD. The film will see Ferrell play ‘a wealthy investment bank manager who is convicted of a crime he didn’t commit and prepares for prison with help from the guy who washes his car.’ Kevin Hart will also star in the film, which is housed over at Warner Bros.
Ian Roberts and Jay Martel wrote the script for the comedy. Cohen meanwhile has his directorial debut to tackle first; DADDY’S HOME, a film which will also star Ferrell opposite Vince Vaughn.
Cohen’s other credits include writing gigs on MEN IN BLACK III, IDIOCRACY, and the as yet unmade GHOSTBUSTERS III.
Source: Variety
