‘Obvious Child’s’ Gillian Robespierre to Direct Divorce Comedy for OddLot

Gigi Pritzker will produce with Elisabeth Holm, who will co-write the script with Robespierre

Hot off the Sundance sensation “Obvious Child,” Gillian Robespierre has been set to direct an untitled divorce comedy for OddLot Entertainment, the company announced Tuesday.

Robespierre will also co-write the script with Elisabeth Holm, who will produce with OddLot’s Gigi Pritzker.

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The comedy is set in New York City and will follow three women.

It should be noted that three women currently sit atop the domestic box office thanks to “The Other Woman.”

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Critics hailed “Saturday Night Live” alum Jenny Slate‘s breakout performance in “Obvious Child,” which A24 acquired at Sundance and will release in theaters on June.

Robespierre is represented by UTA.

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