Kay Canon will be directing the comedy biopic titled `Del and Cherna.` The `Pitch Perfect` writer and `Blockers` director will be directing the story of an unlikely pairing of Chicago improv legend Del Close and comedy theater owner Charna Halpern. The film will recall the partners overcoming adversity to establish improv comedy in Chicago as an art form and launching the careers of many Second City comedy performers, writers, and directors.

`Del and Cherna` will be written by Rich Talarico and Alex Fendrich, who are also `Second City` alums. The movie will be produced by Daniel Crown, Yoni Liebling, Cannon and Laverne McKinnon, with Irene Marquette serving as an executive producer.

Producer Daniel Crown said in a statement ` We are thrilled to bring the story of Del Close and Charna Halpern, two comedic icons to the screen and explore how their evolving relationship impacted the history of comedy and influenced future performers.`