EXCLUSIVE:Eric Appelhas been tapped by TriStar Pictures to directThe Breadwinner, starring comedianNate Bargatze.
TriStar preemptively acquired the comedy pitch written by Bargatze and Dan Lagana.
Jeremy Latcham will produce the film through Wonder Project.
(L-R) Eric Appel and Nate BargatzeGetty; Paul Mobley
Shary Shirazi will oversee for the studio.
Bargatze and Lagana are co-writing the script.
Plot details for the comedy remain under wraps.
His extensive TVdirectingcredits include episodes ofHappy Endings, Silicon Valley, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, New GirlandThe Office.
He is represented by CAA, Artists First and Lev Ginsburg at Ginsburg Daniels Kallis.
