Apple announced on Wednesday morning theater and streaming premieres for “Stiller & Meara: Nothing is lost”, a new documentary about legendary comedians Anne Meara and Jerry Stiller directed by their son, actor and “Severance” -Director Ben Stiller.
The film will premiere in selected theaters on October 17 before debuting on Apple TV+ a week later on October 24. It tells the story of Stiller’s parents and explores their impact on popular culture, as well as their personal lives, where “the lines between creativity, family, life and art are often blurred.” The film will also see Stiller turning the camera on himself and the rest of their family as they review their parents’ impact on their lives.
“I feel very happy to cooperate with the incredible team on Apple TV+, this time on a project that is very personal to me and my family,” Stiller said in a statement. “It is exciting to finally share it with the audience; and a great honor to celebrate my parents, both when I knew they were growing up, and when I got to know them in new ways by making this movie.”
“Stiller & Meara: Nothing is lost” is produced by Stiller, the Oscar Award winner John Lesher (“Severance”), Geoffrey Richman (“Severance”, “Tiger King”) and Lizz Morhaim (“Super Models”). Bryn Mooser (“They call me Magic”), Justin Lacob (“The Lionheart”), Kathryn Everett (“Daughters”), Tony Hsieh (“Butterfly in the Sky”) and Andy Hsieh (“The Lionheart”) are all on board as executives. Matthew Cherchio (“Diane Warren: Relentless”) served as a surveillance producer for Mooser’s Xtr.
The film marks the latest collaboration between Stiller and Apple TV+. Their previous work together on “Severance” has resulted in the series emerging as Apple’s most guarded series. Its second season, which ended in March, got a huge 27 Emmy nominations – More than any other show nominated this year. “Stiller & Meara: Nothing is lost” Marks Stiller’s first film set as director since 2016’s “Zoolander 2.”
The documentary’s announcement comes when Apple is only weeks away from the theater publishing of its Brad Pitt-Head Games-Blockbuster “F1”, which is ranked as the company’s Theater film to date. Then Apple is set to reveal Spike Lees “Highest 2 Lowest”, which is scheduled for the premiere in theaters on August 22 before debuting on Apple TV+ on September 5.
