Michael Showalter

The Big Sick

Directed by Michael Showalter

PUBLISHED Jul 6, 2017

Like talking about the weather, asking a couple how they met is an innocuous question intended to create easy patter in a social setting, b...

​Watch the Trailer for 'Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later'

PUBLISHED Jun 22, 2017

Summer's officially here, and with it comes the first look at Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later. That's right, the trailer for the l...

Kumail Nanjiani and Ray Romano Banter Around in the First Trailer for 'The Big Sick'

PUBLISHED May 2, 2017

One of many breakout comedies at Sundance this year, The Big Sick sold to Amazon for a big and sick $12 million USD. Which makes sense for...

Watch a New 'Stella' Sketch from David Wain, Michael Showalter and Michael Ian Black

PUBLISHED Mar 20, 2017

Prolific comedians David Wain, Michael Showalter and Michael Ian Black have had had plenty of collaborative efforts over the years. Among t...

Michael Showalter Talks the Past and Future of 'The State'

PUBLISHED Apr 27, 2016

Michael Showalter and his friends started a comedy troupe in college, and its buzz quickly led to the creation of The State — an MTV sketch...

Netflix Orders 'Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later'

PUBLISHED Apr 27, 2016

By all metrics, last year's Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp prequel was a massive success, so it should come as no surprise that...

Michael Showalter Discusses the "Unconventional Protagonist" of 'Hello, My Name Is Doris'

PUBLISHED Apr 22, 2016

Actor, writer, professor, standup comedian, author — these are just some of the roles that Michael Showalter has played over the years. A k...

Hello, My Name is Doris

Directed by Michael Showalter

PUBLISHED Apr 21, 2016

For the most part, it's probably fair to say that the boys in Stella — the surreal New York City comedy trio comprised of Michael Showalter...