George Carlin Biopic in Development With MONEYBALL Screenwriter

A film about the life and career of George Carlin is in development with "Moneyball" screenwriter Stan Chervin, according to Variety.

Carlin's life rights have been secured by Gail Berman and Joe Early, and they have picked Chervin as writer and producer of the film.

Bruce Kaufman and his banner Wood Hollow Pictures will produce, too, as well as Jerry Hamza, the executor of Carlin's estate and his former manager.

Berman and Early said, "We are honored to tell the story of one of the most important and influential comedians of all time, and to do so alongside those who knew him best. In addition to shaping comedy and culture for decades, and entertaining generations of audiences, Carlin's battle to protect free speech continues to impact our daily lives and is as relevant as ever."

The untitled film doesn't have a distribution home yet, but all options are being considered.

Carlin was a standup comedian who said it like it was, and he was hugely popular. Carlin has appeared on "The Tonight Show" over 130 times, recorded 23 comedy albums, filmed 14 HBO comedy specials, and written three New York Times best-sellers. He won a Grammy in 2001 for spoken comedy album, for "Brain Droppings," and also received THE MARK TWAIN PRIZE for American Humor. Carlin died at the age of 71 in 2008.

Read the original article on Variety.

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