Michael Showalter to direct 'The Last Ride of Cowboy Bob' for Fox

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By Darian Scalamoni

            Michael Showalter is probably best known by many as the creator, writer and star of Wet Hot American Summer and both companion TV series, First Day of Camp and Ten Years Later. He’s been blossoming as a director though in recent years with indie hits, Hello, My Name is Doris and The Big Sick. Now, he’s being approached by studios to direct as The Tracking Board reports that Showalter is attached to direct The Last Ride of Cowboy Bob for Fox Searchlight.

            This dramedy follows Peggy Jo Tallas, a Texas bank robber in the 90’s who uses disguises to rob banks. The film is to be adapted from the 2005 Texas Montly article Cowboy Bob written by Skip Hollandsworth. Even better news, the movie will be produced by Jake Gyllenhaal and Riva Marker through their production banner, Nine Stories.

            It seems like a unique film for Showalter to undertake but also, reminds me a bit of Fun with Dick and Jane. He did great directorial work this year though with The Big Sick, so much so, that the movie is being buzzed about for potential Oscar nominations. No news yet on cast but we’ll be sure to update you with that news as soon as it becomes available.