Apple TV has released a trailer for STEVE! (martin), a new documentary about the iconic comedian and actor.
The STEVE! (martin) trailer previews a brand-new documentary coming to Apple TV+ in March 2024. The documentary will be split into two different parts: a “then” portion following the rise of Martin’s career and a “now” segment about his current projects.
Check out the STEVE! (martin) trailer below (watch more trailers and clips):
What is STEVE! (martin) about?
“Steve Martin is one of the most beloved and enigmatic figures in entertainment,” the official synopsis reads. “STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces dives into his extraordinary story from two distinct points of view, with companion documentaries that feature never-before-seen footage and raw insights into Steve’s personal and professional trials and triumphs. ‘Then’ chronicles Steve Martin’s early struggles and meteoric rise to revolutionize standup before walking away at 35. ‘Now’ focuses on the present day, with Steve Martin in the golden years of his career, retracing the transformation that led to happiness in his art and personal life.”
STEVE! (martin) is directed by Morgan Neville, who won the Academy Awards for Best Documentary Feature in 2014 for 20 Feet from Stardom. Neville also made 2015’s Best of Enemies: Buckley vs. Vidal, 2018’s Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, 2021’s Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain, and more.
“I’ve been a fan of Steve’s since I was a 10-year-old memorizing his comedy albums,” Neville said via People, who exclusively debuted the trailer. “I have always followed his career, but making this film opened up so many more sides of Steve to me.
He added, ”Steve said he wanted to make this film because it was time, and I think that’s true. We were also able to find incredible materials of Steve’s entire career, from standup through the movies, that have never been seen.”
STEVE! (martin) arrives on Apple TV+ on March 29, 2024.
