Rogen and Sandler talk Untitled Apatow Project

Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen have revealed some details about their upcoming drama/comedy, which will be directed by Judd Apatow (Knocked Up).

“[The plot will center on] stand-up comedians,” Rogen told MTV News, calling the setup “hilarious by default.”

Since Sandler hasn’t visited a comedy club in years, he is not too happy about having to revisit that part of his career. “I’ve got to write an act again. It’s been a long time. I haven’t done stand-up in, like, 10 years. Even more,” Sandler said. “That’s why I want to kill Judd Apatow right now. I was so much happier doing nothing!”

According to Sandler, he will be heading back to the comedy clubs this summer to prepare for the role. “You will see me bomb for 15 minutes and walk off [the stage] and punch Judd,” Sandler joked.

But while the two main characters are both comics, the overarching tone of the movie won’t be entirely comical, Sandler cautioned, calling the film “pretty heartbreaking” in parts. “It’s very, very funny. [Me and] my friends who have read the script, all of us were baffled how funny it is,” Sandler said. “But there’s a lot of stuff going on in the movie.”

According to Rogen, the film is scheduled to begin shooting in September.