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Astute Films is behind the feature that follows veteran comedy writer Charlie Berns (Crystal), who, while slowly but surely losing his grip on reality befriends a talented young New York street singer Emma Paige (Haddish).

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00:00Billy Crystal and Tiffany Haddish are the comedic duo we never knew we needed until now.

00:06The actor is set to direct and co-star alongside Haddish in the upcoming comedy

00:10Here Today. The film follows a veteran comedy writer, Charlie Burns, played by Crystal,

00:15who, while slowly but surely losing his grip on reality, befriends a talented young

00:19New York street singer, Emma Page, played by Haddish. Together they form an unlikely

00:23yet hilarious and touching friendship that kicks the generation gap aside and

00:27redefines the meaning of love and trust, much like what their team up must be like in real life.

00:32Crystal co-wrote the screenplay with Saturday Night Live alum and Emmy Award winner

00:35Alan Zweibel. The film is based on Zweibel's short story called The Prize.

00:39Crystal spoke out about starring alongside the breakout comedian, saying,

00:43Fred Bernstein, president of Astute Films, the production company,

00:49behind the film, also spoke out about the two stars' unique team-up, saying,

01:01Billy and Tiffany share an incredible ability to bring warmth and intelligence to their humor.

01:06Astute is thrilled to bring such iconic comedic talents together onto one screen.

01:10Their timeless humor will bring genuine laughter to a film that will resonate with

01:14audiences worldwide and bridge the gaps among all age groups.

01:17Crystal was last seen in the film Standing Up, Falling Down and Haddish will next be seen

01:21opposite Rose Bryn and Selma Hayek in Paramount's Like a Boss.

01:25For more on this story head to THR.com and until next time for The Hollywood Reporter News,

01:29I'm Neha Joy.

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