Jerry Seinfeld, a renowned comedian and actor, is venturing into the world of filmmaking with his upcoming Netflix movie “Unfrosted”. In an exclusive interview with GQ, Seinfeld expressed his disbelief at how serious and out of touch studio executives seem to be with the current state of the movie industry. He mentioned that there is a sense of confusion and disorientation among those in the industry about what comes next, with the traditional movie-watching experience no longer holding the same level of cultural significance.
Despite this shift in the movie industry, Seinfeld decided to make a film about the origin of Pop-Tart because, as he humorously stated, they wouldn’t cast him in “Mad Men”. He admitted that the idea was not his own but rather from a writer of his hit show “Seinfeld”. Despite the challenges of creating a movie in a changing landscape, Seinfeld finds comfort in the stability of stand-up comedy, comparing it to a skilled cabinet maker who is always in demand.
Seinfeld believes that stand-up comedy, with its authenticity and trustworthiness, will remain a consistent form of entertainment even as other areas of the entertainment industry evolve. He emphasized that audiences are drawn to stand-up because of its genuine nature. “Unfrosted”, Seinfeld’s directorial debut, is set to premiere on Netflix on May 3rd.
