Comedian Jerry Seinfeld is making another movie, bringing a unique vision to Netflix as he explores the perplexing subject of Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts.
Jerry Seinfeld is returning to Netflix, and his next movie, Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story, will be about the beloved breakfast pastry. Known for his offbeat observations and distinguished humor, Jerry Seinfeld rose to fame with jokes about “nothing,” or rather the little things people acknowledge but never spend too much mental energy dissecting. From the look of things, Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story reflects Seinfeld’s bizarre insight and unique brand of humor, possibly making for one of his most ambitious projects yet.
Most recognized for being a co-creator of the sitcom Seinfeld, Jerry Seinfeld has an extensive background in entertainment. Following a series of curious projects like Seinfeld’s Bee Movie, the 2010 reality show The Marriage Ref, and others, Netflix announced that they had gained the rights to the comedian’s latest film. Entitled Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story, the movie is slated to debut in 2023 with Jerry Seinfeld set to co-write, direct, and star in the breakfast-based comedy.
What Is Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story Really About
A strange title like Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story raised the question of what kind of movie Seinfeld can make about a toaster pastry. However, in an age of Hollywood historical epics and comedies, it took Jerry Seinfeld to realize that Kellogg’s and Post had a story to tell. Although not quite The Woman King, Elvis, or All Quiet on the Western Front, Seinfeld has proven that sometimes the most entertaining and off-the-wall stories begin with deceptively mundane subjects such as what’s for breakfast.
The plot of Seinfeld’s film focuses on an all-out food fight as cereal companies Kellogg’s and Post go to war in 1963 to create a toasted treat for the breakfast table. A movie born off of Jerry Seinfeld’s stand-up career and inspired by true events, the humorous historical piece promises “A tale of ambition, betrayal, sugar, and menacing milkmen.” Also boasting prestigious comedic talent, including Hugh Grant, Melissa McCarthy, and James Marsden, Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story is an unusual project for Netflix, but not without merit.
Why Seinfeld Is Making A Pop-Tart Movie
The premise of Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story began as a joke in one of Seinfeld’s stand-up routines, recalling the rough offerings of a 1960s breakfast. However, Seinfeld’s Pop-Tart script had origins in the wake of the 2020 pandemic and a wholesome need to laugh again. Seinfeld himself recounted: “Stuck at home watching endless sad faces on TV, I thought this would be a good time to make something based on pure silliness.” Additionally, explaining how a small piece of stand-up evolved into a “giant, crazy comedy movie,” Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story is a passion project for Seinfeld and reflects his love for the delightfully absurd little things in life.
Whether the world needed a Jerry Seinfeld Pop-Tart movie is debatable, but it could always use another reason to laugh. Comedians like Seinfeld have a talent for finding the humor in places people wouldn’t normally expect and weaving a story from “nothing.” Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story may raise a few eyebrows and questions about its existence, but above all else, it’s a comedy, meaning if audiences are laughing by the time the credits roll, then it was all worth it.
