The Wrap has revealed that Leslie Mann (Vacation) has signed on to appear alongside Robert De Niro (Joy) in The Comedian, replacing Jennifer Aniston who has had to pull out of the project due to scheduling conflicts.
“Leslie Mann‘s impeccable timing and ability to inject drama into comedy make her the right choice for the film. We are so excited to welcome her to the cast of The Comedian,” states producer Courtney Solomon.
The Comedian is being directed by Taylor Hackford (An Officer and a Gentleman, Ray) and stars De Niro as “a toxic insult comic on the order of a Don Rickles”, who unexpectedly connects with Mann’s character after a meeting at a wedding.
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Originally published January 22, 2016. Updated April 14, 2018.
