Woody Harrelson Plans Live Film Return, New Comedy Projects
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- Woody Harrelson is preparing to direct another live-streamed film, considering a shorter, less complex format than his 2017 debut 'Lost in London' after calling the original shoot 'the most challenging thing I have ever experienced.'
- Harrelson has begun developing stand-up comedy material, admiring the form as 'the most difficult, challenging form of entertainment,' though he admits he hasn’t performed yet and expects to 'absolutely crash the first time.'
- Harrelson will star in Jason Bateman’s Netflix film 'The Cackling of the Dodos,' which he compares to the works of Martin McDonagh and the Coen Brothers, marking a reunion with Sam Rockwell and the first release under his new production banner, Children at Play.
- Children at Play, Harrelson’s newly launched production company with producer Anna Schwartz, secured Bateman to direct 'The Cackling of the Dodos' after Schwartz attached Rockwell and Harrelson to star.
- Harrelson will co-star with Matthew McConaughey in Apple TV+'s comedy series 'Brothers,' playing fictionalized versions of themselves whose friendship is tested by a potential familial connection inspired by real-life speculation.
Why it matters: Harrelson’s move into production and live-format experimentation signals a shift from performer to creative architect, giving him greater control over high-concept projects while leveraging personal relationships to greenlight content in a competitive streaming landscape. The real-life backstory behind 'Brothers' adds authenticity that could differentiate it in a saturated comedy market.
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