Jerry Seinfeld’s directorial debut Unfrosted is now streaming on Netflix and features a who’s who of comedians and actors, including Jim Gaffigan, Amy Schumer, Bill Burr, and Hugh Grant. According to Grant, co-star Melissa McCarthy deserves particular credit for her improvisational comedy skills.
“That might have been a highlight because I regard her as the queen of improvisation. I’ve always thought I was rather good, but I’m nothing compared to her,” said Grant to ComingSoon of McCarthy’s improv acting skills and getting to have a back-and-forth with her.
“We did a lot of that particular scene — back and forth, back and forth, back and forth — we could have cut together a whole film of that. But [Melissa McCarthy] is so good, and she’s generous. I remember one time, I couldn’t think of my next line, and she gave it to me. She’s good.
What is Unfrosted about?
“Michigan, 1963. Kellogg’s and Post, sworn cereal rivals, race to create a pastry that will change the face of breakfast,” reads the film‘s synopsis. “A tale of ambition, betrayal, sugar, and menacing milkmen, Unfrosted stars Jerry Seinfeld in his directorial debut.”
Seinfeld co-wrote the script for Unfrosted with Spike Feresten, Andy Robin, and Barry Marder. Seinfeld and Feresten also produce the movie alongside Beau Bauman.
Unfrosted also stars Max Greenfield, Christian Slater, Sarah Cooper, Daniel Levy, James Marsden, Jack McBrayer, Thomas Lennon, Bobby Moynihan, Adrian Martinez, Fred Armisen, and more.
