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Eric Appel Directs Nate Bargatze's Film Debut, The Breadwinner

2/26/2025

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Eric Appel is set to direct The Breadwinner for TriStar Pictures, marking comedian Nate Bargatze's exciting film debut. Co-written by Bargatze and Dan Lagana, who also produces, this project promises a fresh take. Appel, known for his work on Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, brings his creative flair, with Shary Shirazi overseeing the production.

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Eric Appel is set to direct The Breadwinner for TriStar Pictures, marking comedian Nate Bargatze's exciting film debut. Co-written by Bargatze and Dan Lagana, who also produces, this project promises a fresh take. Appel, known for his work on Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, brings his creative flair, with Shary Shirazi overseeing the production.