Chris Farley Documentary Set for Summer '15 Release

A new documentary about Chris Farley is underway.

From Virgil films, I AM CHRIS FARLEY will premiere this summer under direction of Brent Hodge and Derik Murray. The film explores the comedian's life through interviews with family members, fellow Saturday Night Live alumni Adam Sandler, Mike Myers, and David Spade, as well as other stars.

Tom Arnold recently tweeted,

@TomArnold: "Just did interview for Chris Farley doc that comes out this summer. Feel such a weird mix of joy and sadness but that's life I guess."

The film is set for an August 1 release in select theatres, followed by a TV debut on Spike on August 10, and on demand August 11.

Chris Farley was an American comedian and actor. Farley was known for his loud, energetic comedic style, and was a member of Chicago's Second City Theatre and cast member of the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live between 1990 and 1995. Farley and Chris Rock were introduced as two of the show's new cast members in early 1990.In late 1997, Farley died as a result of a drug overdose at the age of 33.

In 2013, the official Chris Farley Facebook page announced that a documentary on the life of Farley was in production by Network Entertainment and Hodgee Films, called I Am Chris Farley, reading, "an agreement with the Estate of Chris Farley under which Network (Entertainment) will develop and produce a feature documentary on the life and legacy of legendary funny man Chris Farley. We very much look forward to working with Kevin and the rest of the Farley family to recount Chris' life and work, and the impact he had on all those around him, in an authentic, moving, and of course very funny, way." The film was directed by Brent Hodge, director of A Brony Tale, What Happens Next? and Cameron's House Rules and Derik Murray, director of I Am Evel Knievel.

Source: EW

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