Steve Carell, Tina Fey Re-Teaming for ‘Groom’?

Published by Jeff Leins on: December 17th, 2009

The trailer for Date Night, starring Tina Fey and Steve Carell, was tragically unfunny.  You’d think the pairing of these two television comedy giants (and a slew of other talented people) might find a way to delight an audience, but things aren’t looking good for the pair’s collaboration.

Not to worry, Fey and Carell may be working together again soon, giving everyone a second chance at comedy.  The duo is loosely attached to Mail Order Groom, according to Pajiba (later ripped off by the Hollywood Reporter).

The high concept comedy is about a woman who is desperate to find love and winds up ordering an Eastern European husband.  The story is based on an idea by Jeff Richmond, Fey’s husband.  Yes, apparently she’s already married in real life.  Sorry to let down “30 Rock” fans who thought they had a chance with the funny lady who exposed Sarah Palin as a true imbecile.

Glenn Ficarra and John Requa put together a script, according to the LA Times.  They also report Richard Linklater, Jay Roach (Meet the Parents), or Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris (Little Miss Sunshine) are being considered for the director’s chair(s).  All great choices, in my opinion.

Fey and Carell haven’t signed because their involvement depends on scheduling around their two TV shows and finding a suitable director (read: not Shawn Levy).  They’re lined up to possibly shoot in April, just as Date Night is making its way to theaters everywhere.