Canada’s Jay Baruchel became known as part of the group of young comedians linked to Judd Apatow. In the romantic comedy Knocked Up, for example, he portrayed one of the friends of the protagonist played by Seth Rogen. He later had a similar role in the apocalyptic comedy This Is the End, where this group of actors took self-reference and self-parody to another level. Like Rogen and Jonah Hill, Baruchel became a director: he debuted with Goon: Last of the Enforcers, sequel to Goon, which was co-written by Baruchel. This pair of films – in which Baruchel plays the friend of the main character (Seann William Scott) – combine sport (ice hockey) with comedy, romance and violence, the latter because they are focused on an...
[Read the whole post on screenanarchy.com...]...
[Read the whole post on screenanarchy.com...]...
- 2/23/2021
- Screen Anarchy
Similar News
The Studio: Apple TV+ Reveals Cast for New Comedy Series from Seth Rogen
- 3/27/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Exclusive: Mark and Amber Go to Comic-Con in Invincible 207 Clip
- 3/27/2024
- by Jeremy Dick
- Comic Book Resources
Seth Rogen’s Point Grey Pictures Extends First-Look TV Deal With Lionsgate
- 3/27/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
3 How To Train Your Dragon Actors Who Can Reprise Their Roles In Live-Action After Gerard Butler
- 3/26/2024
- by Lewis Glazebrook
- ScreenRant.com
“They’re going to do it”: Judd Apatow Warns Netflix’s New Model Might Be Scarier Than Streaming Platforms Driving Theaters Out of Business
- 3/24/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
“It should be a cause for celebration not alarm”: X-Men Writer Slams Judd Apatow’s Concern With Straight Facts After Suits Raked in Millions After Netflix Deal
- 3/24/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Suits L.A.: Stephen Amell’s Character is Already Much Different from Gabriel Macht’s Harvey Specter in 1 Way That Made Original Show Much More Exciting
- 3/28/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Judd Apatow Claims Comedy Is Not Dead In Theaters, Sees A Comeback In Future
- 3/28/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
PaleyFest LA: Judd Apatow, Patton Oswalt Added As Moderators For 41st Edition; Owen Wilson Joins ‘Loki’ Panel
- 3/27/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.