Funny or Die Director Jake Szymanski to Direct ‘He’s F**kin’ Perfect’

Not too long ago we learned that Fox 2000 had essentially launched the career of a new writer by paying some big money for a romantic comedy spec script from Lauryn Kahn, who was working as director Adam McKay’s assistant until this big deal came along. Now McKay and his Gary Sanchez productions banner, which he formed with Will Ferrell, is developing the project He’s F**in’ Perfect (expect the title to change), and while Emma Stone was initially said to be interested in the role, it sounds like it might not happen. However, Deadline reports frequent McKay collaborator, Jake Szymanski, will likely direct. Though you may not know Szymanski by name, you’ve likely seen his work through Ferrell and McKay’s online comedy website Funny or Die. The director has been at the helm of over two dozen videos for the site including Arbor Daze with Tim Allen, High Five Hollywood and …