Melissa McCarthy (Bridesmaids) has been cast in the upcoming STXfilms movie The Happytime Murders, which will be directed by Brian Henson. The announcement was made by STXfilms Chairman Adam Fogelson and Sam Brown, President of Production for STXfilms, a division of STX Entertainment.
“Melissa McCarthy is the reigning queen of comedy and we believe she will make The Happytime Murders the kind of hysterical, edgy, viral event that audiences today crave,” said Adam Fogelson. “This is the kind of script and material that was made for Melissa’s smart and boundary-pushing sensibilities. Having worked with her years ago on Bridesmaids and Identity Thief, I could not be more delighted or excited to be working with her again.”
Added McCarthy, “When a really good script combines puppet strippers, Los Angeles’ underbelly and comedy, it’s like my fever dream has finally come true.”
McCarthy is known for playing the lead role in the TV series Mike & Molly. McCarthy has been seen in films like Bridesmaids, for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, Spy, The Boss and Ghostbusters. She’s recently received rave reviews for her portrayal of press secretary Sean Spicer on Saturday Night Live. (see above)
