Apple TV+ has released the trailer for a new documentary focusing on the legendary comedian Steve Martin. It is entitled STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces, and will focus on the life and career of Martin, who is one of my favorite comedians of all time. Martin jokingly says in the trailer: “I’m happy they chose me as the subject of a biography about me.”
The synopsis reads: “Steve Martin is one of the most beloved and enigmatic figures in entertainment. STEVE! (martin) a 2-piece documentary immerses you in his extraordinary story from two distinct points of view, with complementary documentaries featuring never-before-seen footage and raw insights into martin’s personal and professional trials and triumphs.
The first part of the documentary focuses on Martin’s rise to fame, while the second focuses on his current life and career. It explains: “‘Then’ chronicles Martin’s early struggles and his meteoric rise to revolutionizing stand-up before leaving at 35. ‘Now’ focuses on the present day, with Martin in his golden years career, retracing the transformation that led to happiness in his art and personal life.”
Morgan Neville directed the documentary and is best known for the 2013 Oscar-winning documentary, 20 feet from stardom. Neville has been a lifelong Steve Martin fan, he says: “I’ve been a fan of Steve since I was 10 and used to memorize his comedy albums. I’ve always followed his career, but making this film opened up many other sides of Steve to me.”
Neville continued: “Steve said he wanted to make this film because it was time, and I think that’s true. We were also able to find incredible material about Steve’s entire career, from stand-up to films, that has never been seen.”
STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces will be released on Apple TV+ on March 29, 2024. Finn Wittrock, Martino Corto, Tina Fey, Selena Gomez, Diana Keaton, Jerry Seinfeldand more will be presented in the project.
by Joey Paur
Source: Geek Tyrant
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