From the trailer, I already know I will love this movie. “Funny People” will be a bit more serious than previous efforts from Judd Apatow and is based on what happens to a successful comedian, played by Adam Sandler, is faced with his own mortality and the mistakes he has made in his life. Seth Rogen costars, as an up and coming comedian that Sandler’s Georg takes under his wing and immediately finds a kinship with. The cast is rounded out by Leslie Mann, as the one who got away from George, Eric Bana, Mann’s husband and Jonah Hill and Jason Schwartzman, as Ira’s (Seth Rogen) close pals. Schwartzman is also credited with the music for the film, which is quite exciting for me, who is a huge fan of his band, Coconut Records. There is also a handful of cameos from various celebrity comedians, like Andy Dick, Sarah Silverman, Norm MacDonald and more.

The movie, which touches upon what we do once we are aware of what we become, will go far deeper than the standard Apatown fare. It will also have Sandler return to a more serious, poignant type of comedy. But don’t let the tone fool you, this will still bring the standard laughs anticipated for a Judd project. In the spirit of funny, Apatow and Fox Searchlight, in partnership with MySpace.com, offered a contest for a walk in role for the film last year, which was going to be given to a fan who could capture why they needed to be on the set through a myspace comment. Unfortunately, my ass didn’t win, even though I quoted “Undeclared” and Sandler’s appearance on the ill fated college comedy series by Apatow. Anyways, I am incredibly excited about this film, since it feels like forever since an actual Apatow movie came out and I for one am excited to finally see Leslie Mann as the lead female in a movie, since she is near perfection on screen.

What do you think? Will you find “Funny People” funny?