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A documentary feature article film about the late comedianAndy Kaufmanhas just begin production . Kaufman was a beloved comedian and performance artist back in the ' LXX and ' 80s . He first received a major spotlight when he was ask for to be a part of thefirst season ofSaturday Night Live . On that show , he would develop a character that would go on to germinate into the part of Latka Gravas , Kaufman ’s most noted role from the situation comedy , Taxi . alas , Kaufman passed by in 1984 after a battle with lung cancer at the age of 35 .
As first annunciate byTHR , Alex Braverman is set to steer an forthcoming documentary feature of speech about Kaufman . The theatre director ofRoadrunner : A Film About Anthony Bourdain , Morgan Neville , will be produce the film through his fellowship Tremolo Productions . Also involved in producing are Josh and Benny Safdie , famously known for creatingUncut Gems , as well as Rick Rubin and Chuck Braverman , the producers of Kaufman ’s 1980 special , Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall .
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This approaching documentary will be the first film aboutKaufman since he was portray in the 1999 biopic , mankind on the Moon , by Jim Carrey . Braverman states that he has always wanted to make a moving picture about Kauffman and that he hopes the film will honor his legacy . producer of the film have secured rights to many of Kaufman ’s performances , as well as a few prize cinema . The documentary will also boast never - before - seen footage and audio ofAndy Kaufmanfrom early in his calling . The ignoble film is yet to be set up with any studio apartment or connection nor does it have a spillage date put .
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