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Kumail Nanjiani's New Comedy: What We Know About 'Compulsive Liar'

Amazon MGM Studios has picked up the comedy project 'Compulsive Liar' from the Oscar-nominated writing team behind The Big Sick. Kumail Nanjiani is set to star in the film, which is based on the Quebec comedy Menteur about a pathological liar. The project features major production companies 21 Laps and Gaumont behind the scenes. This marks a reunion for Nanjiani and writer Emily V Gordon following their successful collaboration on The Big Sick.

Key Points: Kumail Nanjiani Stars in Compulsive Liar Comedy from Big Sick Writers

  • Amazon MGM Studios acquires comedy project from Oscar-nominated Big Sick writers
  • Based on Quebec comedy Menteur about pathological liar Simon
  • Features 21 Laps and Gaumont as production companies
  • Kumail Nanjiani stars and executive produces alongside Emily V Gordon
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Here's what we know about 'Compulsive Liar' so far

Kumail Nanjiani stars in 'Compulsive Liar,' a new comedy from The Big Sick writers Emily V Gordon, based on Canadian film Menteur about a pathological liar.

"The next day, he wakes up in a world where all his lies have come true. - Film Synopsis"

Los Angeles, November 20

Amazon MGM Studios has picked up 'Compulsive Liar', a comedy project from Academy Award-nominated The Big Sick writers Emily V Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani. Nanjiani, known for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and Eternals, is set to star, with 21 Laps and Gaumont on board as producers.

While details for Compulsive Liar are being kept under wraps, we understand the project is based on the Quebec, Canadian comedy Menteur, which was written by Émile Gaudreault, Éric K Boulianne, and Sebastien Ravary, directed by Gaudreault, and produced by Film Mytho Inc, as per Deadline.

Menteur follows Simon who is an inveterate liar. His family and colleagues organize an intervention, which turns into a confrontation and Simon denies everything. The next day, he wakes up in a world where all his lies have come true.

Producers on Compulsive Liar include 21 Laps' Shawn Levy and Dan Levine, and Gaumont's (Narcos; Lupin) Nicolas Atlan and Sidonie Dumas. Gordon, Nanjiani, Holly Brown via Gaumont, and Gaudreault will executive produce. Emily Feher is the exec overseeing for 21 Laps.

Nanjiani and Gordon received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay for Amazon MGM's The Big Sick, in which Nanjiani starred alongside Holly Hunter, Zoe Kazan and Ray Romano. The duo won Best First Screenplay at the Film Independent Spirit Awards. The Big Sick was also nominated for a Writers Guild Award, a Critics Choice Award and an NAACP Image Award for original screenplay.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Interesting concept! The original French-Canadian version sounds promising. Hope they adapt it well for international audiences while keeping the essence. Nanjiani-Gordon combo has proven track record after The Big Sick.
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Arjun K
As someone who enjoys international cinema, I'm glad Hollywood is adapting more foreign films. The Quebec original 'Menteur' seems to have a unique cultural flavor - hope they don't Americanize it too much. The production team looks solid though!
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Sarah B
The premise is so relatable! We all know someone who exaggerates stories. Can't wait to see how they execute the "lies come true" concept. Perfect weekend watch material! 🍿
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Vikram M
While I appreciate the talent involved, I'm a bit concerned about originality. Another remake? Would be nice to see more original scripts getting greenlit. That said, the creative team is excellent so I'll definitely give it a chance.
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Michael C
Great to see diverse storytelling getting platform! The concept has universal appeal - truth vs lies is something every culture understands. Looking forward to this one!

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