Apple TV+ has released the trailer for a new documentary that revolves around legendary comedian Steve Martin. It’s titled STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces, and it will focus on the life and career of Martin, who is one of my favorite comedians of all time. Martin jokingly says in the trailer: “I’m glad they chose me to be the subject of a biography about me.”
The synopsis reads: “Steve Martin is one of the most beloved and enigmatic figures in entertainment. STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces dives into his extraordinary story from two distinct points of view, with companion documentaries that feature never-before-seen footage and raw insights into Martin’s personal and professional trials and triumphs.”
The first part of the doc focuses on Martin’s rise to fame, while the second, focuses on his current life and career. It’s explained: ”’Then’ chronicles Martin’s early struggles and meteoric rise to revolutionize stand-up before walking away at 35. ‘Now’ focuses on the present day, with Martin in the golden years of his career, retracing the transformation that led to happiness in his art and personal life.”
Morgan Neville directed the doc, and he is best known for the 2013 Oscar-winning documentary, 20 Feet from Stardom. Neville is a lifelong Steve Martin fan, saying, “I’ve been a fan of Steve’s since I was a 10-year-old memorizing his comedy albums. I have always followed his career, but making this film opened up so many more sides of Steve to me.”
Neville continued, “Steve said he wanted to make this film because it was time, and I think that’s true. We were also able to find incredible materials of Steve’s entire career, from standup through the movies, that have never been seen.”
STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces will be released on Apple TV+ on 29 March 2024. Finn Wittrock, Martin Short, Tina Fey, Selena Gomez, Diane Keaton, Jerry Seinfeld, and more will be featured in the project.
