Judd Apatow unveils star-studded cast for Funny People

Judd Apatow certainly isn't wasting any time cashing in on the cred that his cinematic success has brought him over the past few years. His latest foray onto the silver screen, tentatively titled Funny People, looks to impress just as much as his recent offerings, with a list of names that overwhelms by sheer starpower alone.

The cast includes Leslie Mann, Seth Rogen, Adam Sandler, Jason Schwartzmann, Jonah Hill and Eric Bana. Bana might not seem like the most obvious choice for a movie about comedy (Troy notwithstanding), but the Australian native actually cut his teeth as a stand-up in the land down under before coming to America to be an actor.

According to Variety, Funny People will begin filming in September. Details on the plot are minimal so far, but it will have something to do with a comedian who has a near-death experience.

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