Not too long ago we posted about Taking Woodstock; today it has been announced that comedian Demetri Martin has been tapped to play the lead. We get the following scoop from the professionals at Variety:
Comedian Demetri Martin is in negotiations for the starring role in Ang Lee’s next project, “Taking Woodstock,” for Focus Features. Martin is best known for his “Trendspotting” segment on “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart.”
Martin will star as Tiber, an in-the-closet gay man working at his parents’ motel in the Catskills, who inadvertently sets in motion the generation-defining concert in the summer of 1969. Focus is eyeing a late August start date. Martin’s upcoming films include Fox Atomic’s “The Rocker” and Universal’s “Kids in America.” He also wrote and is attached to star in DreamWorks’ “Will,” which Jon Stewart is exec producing.
I wasn’t familiar with the comedy stylings of Demetri Martin, so I checked out some You Tube videos and enjoyed his sets. His joke about the difference between loving kids in general/specific is solid gold. The lead in an Ang Lee film is certainly an amazing accomplishment, and with luck the good times will continue to roll for Mr. Martin.
I have said before that I think a “behind the scenes” look at the planning of Woodstock is a cool idea, and I look forward to seeing this film. We will continue to bring you further casting developments and share all news about the project, as it trickles down stream.
