A documentary on late comedian Norm Macdonald is in the works at Netflix from filmmaker Judd Apatow.
Apatow first shed light on the project via his Instagram, where he made an open call for “photos and videos of Norm Macdonald for a documentary we are creating for @netflix.”
“If you just know about any interviews or interesting videos you think we may not have heard about or be able to find ourselves— that would also be very helpful,” Apatow wrote. “Or just tell us your favorite Norm moments.” Apatow himself will direct the project, Consequence can confirm.
Macdonald passed away in September 2021 at the age of 61. Upon his death, Apatow wrote on social media, “No one was funnier than Norm Macdonald. Every time he was on television he was the funniest person on television. A massive loss.” In addition to sharing a circle of friends and collaborators, Macdonald made brief appearances as himself in two of Apatow’s projects: an episode of The Larry Sanders Show and the film Funny People.
Apatow previously helmed documentaries on Garry Shandling and George Carlin, both of which won Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Documentary.