Jason Schwartzman cast in HBO pilot

From The Hollywood Reporter:
Jason Schwartzman has been tapped as the lead in HBO’s comedy pilot “Bored to Death,” lifting the contingency on the project.
The Jonathan Ames-penned “Bored” centers on Jonathan (Schwartzman), a struggling thirtysomething writer with a drinking problem in Brooklyn who, following a painful breakup with his girlfriend, decides to emulate his heroes from [...]

Happy Birthday, Jason!

Happy 27th birthday to Jason! Feel free to comment with your wishes.

Bana, Schwartzman, Hill are ‘Funny People’

From Variety:
Judd Apatow has rounded out the cast and picked a title and start date for his next directing vehicle.
Eric Bana, Jason Schwartzman and Jonah Hill have joined the ensemble of “Funny People,” which will be co-financed by Universal Pictures and Columbia Pictures, with Universal distributing worldwide next summer.
Apatow set Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen and [...]