Amy Poehler has a major project in the works: She’s directing a documentary film about Lucille Ball.
Called Lucy & Desi (which is subject to change), the film will center around the personal and professional partnership between Ball and husband Desi Arnaz and will be the “biggest documentary to be fully financed by Imagine Documentaries,” according to a Deadline exclusive.
The doc will tell the story of the comedian who changed the landscape for women in Hollywood. Luckily, the project has full cooperation from the family of Ball & Arnaz and although research has only just begun, the estate has supplied never-before-seen archival film, photos, writings and more.
“I am so excited to work with Imagine Docs to help present the incredible life and work of the brave and hilarious Lucille Ball, and her husband Desi,” said Poehler per the outlet.