Julio Torres to Write, Direct and Star in A24 Film

Julio Torres is plotting his film debut and its with one of the best studios in the game today.

The Hollywood Reporter first reported that the comedian will write, direct and star in his own A24 comedy. While the film is still in the early stages and the plot is being kept under wraps, with Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton attached the star in the project.

Torres will produce the currently untitled movie alongside A24. Emma Stone and Dave McCary are also set to produce via their Fruit Tree shingle. McCary, a former Saturday Night Live writer-director, is a frequent collaborator of Torres’.

Torres is, of course, best known for his HBO stand-up special My Favorite Shapes his HBO comedy series Los Espookys, which is returning for a second season.

 


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