Druski is ready to unearth more comedy from a funeral home.
He and Kenya Barris are developing a feature as a starring vehicle for the viral comedian that will be based on his recent short The Diggers, The Hollywood Reporter has learned exclusively. Druski’s imprint 4lifers Entertainment and Barris’ production company Khalabo Ink Society are behind the project.
The movie is inspired by Druski’s latest short The Diggers, which debuted on social media last week and includes appearances from Shane Gillis, Theo Von, Navv Greene and BenDaDonnn. Described as an old-school buddy comedy, the feature will focus on Druski as Brandon Digger, who inherits his late father’s funeral home but soon learns that it’s not as easy to run as it seems.
At this stage, it’s unclear if Gillis or Von will reprise their roles.
Producers include Druski for 4lifers Entertainment and Barris, Jeremy Allen and Adam Kassan for Khalabo Ink Society.
The Diggers reunites Druski with Barris, with the performer having recurred on the comedy series Grown-ish, which Barris created with Larry Wilmore.
Druski (left) and Kenya Barris
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THR reported late last year that Druski had filmed the unofficial trailer with Von and Gillis and was shopping the project. Druski is known for his viral comedy videos and for headlining sold-out tours. He recently launched the reality competition digital series Coulda Been House and Coulda Been Love.
“There’s just something about him, a star quality, that thing you can’t describe,” Barris told THR about Druski in 2024. “Executives, casting directors and writers have done a really bad job of bringing up the next crop of stars. Druski can be that for this group because he is the guy who believes in the craft.”
