Matt Stone and Trey Parker, the creative minds behind the iconic animated series South Park, are teaming up with Grammy-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar for an upcoming live-action comedy feature film produced by Paramount Pictures. The announcement was made during Paramount's presentation at CinemaCon in Las Vegas.
The untitled comedy, set to begin shooting this summer, is scheduled for release on the Fourth of July in 2025. The project, produced by Stone and Parker's Park County and Lamar's PGLang, promises to deliver a unique and hilarious cinematic experience.
Paramount film chief Brian Robbins expressed his enthusiasm for the project, describing the script as one of the funniest and most original he has ever encountered. The collaboration between Stone, Parker, and Lamar is expected to bring a fresh and exciting perspective to the comedy genre.
This upcoming film marks a significant expansion of Stone and Parker's creative portfolio, known for their groundbreaking work on South Park, which recently concluded its 26th season. The duo's previous ventures include the critically acclaimed movie South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut and the satirical film Team America: World Police.
Kendrick Lamar, a multi-talented artist with numerous accolades to his name, including a Pulitzer Prize for Music and multiple Grammy Awards, adds a unique dimension to the project as a producer through PGLang. His creative vision and musical expertise are expected to enhance the film's overall impact.
The script for the upcoming comedy was initially announced in 2022, with writer Vernon Chatham attached to the project. While details about the plot remain under wraps, the combination of Stone, Parker, and Lamar's talents is sure to captivate audiences and deliver a memorable movie-going experience.
As Paramount clarifies, the film is not a musical, debunking previous speculations. Fans and movie enthusiasts can look forward to a groundbreaking collaboration between three visionary talents in the entertainment industry when the film hits theaters in 2025.
