The comedy 'Funny People' has so many great things going for it, it's almost hard to keep track. For one thing, it's directed by Judd Apatow, the comic -- is "genius" too strong a word? -- behind 'The 40-Year-Old Virgin' and 'Knocked Up.'
And then there are the stars: Adam Sandler, the former 'SNL' star who's known for crowd-pleasing comedies like 'Big Daddy' and 'The Waterboy,' but who's done his share of introspective dramas as well ('Punch-Drunk Love,' 'Spanglish,' 'You Don't Mess With the Zohan' ... OK, kidding about that last one).
Seth Rogen, the former 'Freaks and Geeks' star who in the last few years has graduated from hilarious sidekick to hilarious leading man, with star turns in 'Knocked Up' and 'Pineapple Express' and a forthcoming superhero gig in 'Green Hornet.'
Leslie Mann, the former .. well, she's not the former anything, but she is currently one of the most underrated comic actresses working today, having co-starred in both '40-Year-Old Virgin' and 'Knocked Up.' She also just happens to be married to Judd Apatow.
Lastly, there's the fact that Sandler and Rogen, who both started out in stand-up, are playing ... stand-up comics (one successful and dying, one struggling but talented). After all that, is it any wonder that 'Funny People' looks like it could be one of best comedies of the summer, if not the year?
Sandler, Rogen and Mann will be interviewing each other this Saturday, July 18, for Moviefone's Unscripted series, and they'll be using fan questions -- that is to say, your questions -- when they do it. So if you have anything you'd like to ask Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen or Leslie Mann, now's the time to do it. Now. As in, right now.
Submit your question(s) for Sandler, Rogen or Mann in the comments below, and be sure to include your first name and where you live. Then check back here on Monday, July 27, to see if your question made the cut. Good luck!
Reader Comments (63)
Brian at 9:10AM on Jul 14th 2009
Adam, Seth and Leslie,
If someone came up to you and said, "You remind me of this comedian/comedienne." Who would you want that comedian to be?
Brian
Candia, New Hampshire
Kevin at 2:34PM on Jul 14th 2009
great question
Jeff at 10:10AM on Jul 14th 2009
Adam,
What were the best and worst aspects of returning to stand up?
Did the good outweigh the bad or vice versa?
Jeff
New Jersey
Caitlin Ratliff at 10:36AM on Jul 14th 2009
Adam, Seth, and Leslie
So far what has been your favorite film that you have been in, and why?
Also, what do you think is next for Mr. Apatow?
Are any of you involved in anything of his, coming up after 'Funny People'?
Caitlin R.
Knoxville, Tennesse
Leland at 4:11PM on Jul 14th 2009
Hey Adam seth and Lesile i was wondering if funny people is a Drama? and i a big fan of yourguys work. Leland
gang at 2:13PM on Jul 14th 2009
Mr. Apatow,
What was the inspiration of making this film?
and
To everybody,
Who are your favorite comedians all-time to today?
Ty
Pennsylvania
Jeff at 5:54PM on Jul 14th 2009
Judd Apatow isn't a part of the interview.
Sabrea at 2:31PM on Jul 14th 2009
Seth,
You will be appearing next in the film adaptation of The Green Hornet, what sparked your interest in taking on the character and his story?
And, since we are talking superheroes, as a kid , who was your favorite comic-book hero and why?
Sabrea M.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Kevin at 2:34PM on Jul 14th 2009
Seth,
Do you get high before you get on set to shoot a movie?
Kevin
New Jersey
Jennifer at 3:13PM on Jul 14th 2009
Seth, Leslie, Adam:
How difficult was it to not stare at Jason Schwartzman all day? Were you often amazed/taken aback by his ridiculously good-looking self?
Zaza
Wisconsin
Craig at 3:40PM on Jul 14th 2009
Seth, I know you're a huge fan of Adam's albums as am I! Any chance you could write Tole Booth Willie and get Adam to star in it with you, Adam's crew, Rudd, Segel and Hill, produced by Judd of course!?
Craig
Phoenix, Arizona
Sean Becker at 4:19PM on Jul 14th 2009
Leslie,
Have there been any awkward scenes that you’ve had to perform with your husband either directing or somewhere behind the scenes?
Sean
Oroville, CA
Sean Becker at 4:23PM on Jul 14th 2009
Adam,
What was the best and worst part about having Judd Apatow as a roommate?
Sean
Oroville, CA
Jon at 4:23PM on Jul 14th 2009
Where can I find the Superman shirt from the movie The one with the S in the star of david?
Chloe at 4:35PM on Jul 14th 2009
Leslie,
What are the positives and negatives of working with your family on set? And how are Adam & Seth behind the scenes?
Chloe Renee
Dallas, Tx.
pseudoperfection at 4:38PM on Jul 14th 2009
Who are the "funny people" in your life?
-Sophea, CA, USA
melissa lawson at 6:03PM on Jul 14th 2009
to everyone: do you prefer dick jokes or fart jokes?
-Melissa from Burtonsville, Maryland
Emily at 9:01PM on Jul 14th 2009
Adam,Seth and Leslie:
If you were not an actor,what job would you most likely have?
Julie at 9:23PM on Jul 14th 2009
Leslie,
How did you like having Adam Sandler and Eric Bana fighting for your affections?
Julie,
Boston, MA
Brian at 11:08PM on Jul 14th 2009
2 questions for Adam-
Considering the fact that you have had a tremendous amount of success in the comedy field. Was it harder to write stand-up comedy when you first started your career or for this movie?
And
You have also been in a ton of great movies. Do you regret moving away from the stand-up world to focus on these particular movies, over the years?
Brian
New York