BRIDESMAIDS Writers Kristen Wiig & Annie Mumolo to Write New Comedy

Variety reports that Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo, who wrote the Academy Award-nominated "Bridesmaids" script, will reunite on new comedy "Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar."

Wiig and Mumolo will also co-star in the film, directed by Josh Greenbaum.

"I'm so excited to be a part of this movie which showcases Kristen and Annie's original, fresh and undeniably hilarious voice in spades," Greenbaum said. "I'm also always looking for projects with titles that rhyme, so it really all worked out on this one."

Gloria Sanchez Productions, led by Jessica Elbaum, Will Ferrell and Adam McKay, produce along with Wiig and Mumolo.

"Having the opportunity to work with and support such talented female artists like Kristen and Annie is the reason we created Gloria Sanchez. We are thrilled to be partnering with them on this project, and help them bring 'Barb and Star' to the big screen," Elbaum said.

The film tells the story of best friends Barb and Star (Wiig and Mumolo), who leave their small midwestern town for the first time to go on vacation in Vista Del Mar, Fla., where they soon find themselves tangled up in adventure, love and a villain's evil plot to kill everyone in town.

"It is such an honor that Kristen and Annie have entrusted us with their follow-up to 'Bridesmaids.' Their projects offer a rare combination of big laughs, big heart and female empowerment that everyone will love - men and women, young and old," said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group president Nathan Kahane. "Barb and Star are true cultural icons in the making, and as they embark on this hilarious adventure, we are more than thrilled to partner with Kristen, Annie and Gloria Sanchez on what we know is going to be a great ride."

Read the original story on Variety.

To post a comment, you must register and login.