Marisa Tomei joins Pete Davidson in Judd Apatow comedy

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Marisa Tomei arrives for the 2015 Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 21, 2015 in Santa Monica, California. Image: AFP Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez via AFP Relaxnews

Oscar-winner Marisa Tomei is joining American comedian and “Saturday Night Live” cast member Pete Davidson who is already attached to star in the film. Judd Apatow (“Bridesmaids”, “The Big Sick”) will direct.

The comedy, which is set in Staten Island, New York, will use elements from Davidson’s life. It was co-written by Apatow, Davidson and Dave Sirus.

Tomei will play Davidson’s mother. Bel Powley and Bill Burr are also part of the cast.

Although no further details about the plot or title are known, the film is set for a June 19, 2020 release.

Tomei (“My Cousin Vinny,” “The Big Short”) was last seen as Spider-Man’s Aunt May in “Captain America: Civil War” and “Spider-Man: Homecoming”.

She will reprise her role for as May Parker in “Spider-Man: Far From Home”, which is set for release July 5, and will also be seen in upcoming Franco-American production “Frankie” with Isabelle Huppert and Greg Kinnear. JB

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