Contributing to the sitcom genre, Jerry Seinfeld has constantly updated the audience with his exceptional wit and humor. Popular for his wit and charm, Jerry Seinfeld has captivated a global audience and has been a winner of some of the very acclaimed awards.
Now, Jerry Sienfield’s collaboration with Netflix has introduced the comedian’s new dimension to his talent, Unfrosted, a pop-tart movie, that is set to make its debut on May 3, 2024.
Unfrosted, A Comedic Film That Reveals the Origin Story of Pop-Tarts
Making Jerry Seinfied’s directorial debut, Unfrosted, the comedic film, showcases the birth of pop-tarts. With an ensemble cast that includes Melissa McCarthy, Jim Gaffigan, Hugh Grant, Amy Schumer, Max Greenfield, Christian Slater, Bill Burr, Daniel Levy, James Marsden, Jack McBrayer, Thomas Lennon, Bobby Moynihan, Adrian Martinez, Sarah Cooper, and Fred Armisen, the film is expected to unveil a unique sense of humor.
Besides, according to Netflix’s Tudum, its tagline reads
Michigan, 1963. Kellogg’s and Post, sworn cereal rivals, race to create a pastry that will change the face of breakfast forever. A tale of ambition, betrayal, sugar, and menacing milkmen, ‘Unfrosted’ stars writer-director Jerry Seinfeld.
Why “Unfrosted” Is Based on Pop-Tarts?
Jerry Seinfeld, in a media interview with People, went on to explain his obsession with pop tarts and how it inspired him to make a film through it. He said “been obsessed with Pop-Tarts” his whole life, which ignited his desire to bring this flavorful tale to the big screen.
My friend Spike Feresten, who was a writer on my show and is still a good friend of mine, thought we should make a movie out of the story, the real story, which we did.
He added,
There are elements of truth, obviously quite a bit is also fabricated. I would say 99% is fabricated, which was the fun of it. But I love the idea of serious people working on cereal and with suits and ties and talking about Pop-Tarts and cereal and eating cereal. I’ve always loved cereal.
In the same interview, the comedian went out to call the actors for their exceptional performance, especially Hugh Grant, who not only delivered an excellent performance but also entertained the set with his humor.
The film, Unfrosted” with its recently introduced trailer is all set to make its premiere on May 3, 2024, and you can catch it on the streaming giant, Netflix.
