ON June 15, 2022, much of the cast for Jerry Seinfeld’s new movie Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story was announced.
Jerry Seinfeld is set to make his feature directorial debut with Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story.
Who is in the cast?
The Hollywood Reporter announced the cast that will start in Seinfeld’s upcoming movie.
Melissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy, 51, will star in the upcoming film about the history of Pop-Tarts.
She is a famous comedian and actress known for many of her roles in hit movies.
Most recently McCarthy stars in the Netflix series God’s Favorite Idiot alongside her husband Ben Falcone.
Jim Gaffigan
Jim Gaffigan, 55, is a comedian known for his role in the 2015 series The Jim Gaffigan Show.
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Many regard him as a “clean comic” as his work is very family friendly.
He also worked on the Disney film Luca, in 2021.
Gaffigan also appeared on the hit TV show That ’70s Show.
Amy Schumer
Amy Schumer, 41, has also been announced as part of the cast of the project.
She is a stand-up comedian and actress known for her crass jokes and unapologetic style.
Schumer broke out in 2013 with her sketch comedy show Inside Amy Schumer.
The comedian has also starred in several movies and shows including Trainwreck, I Feel Pretty, and Life and Beth.
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Hugh Grant
Hugh Grant, 61, is an award-winning English actor.
He is set to join Seinfeld’s project to tell the story of how Pop-Tarts came to be a breakfast staple.
Grant is widely recognized for his role in the hit 1990s film Notting Hill alongside Julia Roberts.
The actor has also starred in Bridget Jones’s Diary, Love Actually, Music and Lyrics, and more.
James Marsden
James Marsden, 48, is another actor who will join the above cast for the story of Pop-Tarts.
The actor is known widely as a rom-com actor who has starred in moves like The Notebook, Enchanted, Sonic the Hedgehog, Hairspray, and more.
Marsden has also appeared in many TV shows including The Nanny, Westworld, and 30 Rock.
When does Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story release?
Seinfeld will star, in addition to co-writing and directing the film.
The film does not have an official release date yet but could be released in 2023, per Bustle.
Production for the film is set to begin later in 2022, the outlet also reports.
Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story is set in Michigan in 1963 and will tell the story of how Kellogg’s and Post battled to create a breakfast staple.