Tig Notaro and Zack Snyder Develop Deviants Action Film

Comedian and actress Tig Notaro revealed that she and director Zack Snyder are collaborating on a new action film titled "Deviants," pitched as a high-energy story centered on a group of women in a historical setting. The project emerged from Notaro's unexpected popularity in Snyder's 2021 Netflix zombie thriller "Army of the Dead," where she stepped in for a last-minute role reshoot.

Notaro joined "Army of the Dead" during post-production to replace actor Chris D'Elia, who was removed following allegations of sexual misconduct. Snyder's team used green screen technology and CGI to integrate Notaro's performance as Marianne Peters, a helicopter pilot aiding a heist crew led by Dave Bautista's character amid a zombie apocalypse in Las Vegas. Despite filming her scenes separately from the main cast, Notaro's portrayal drew widespread praise for its comic timing and appeal, sparking viral memes and fan reactions across social media.

In a December 1 appearance on the podcast "On with Kara Swisher," Notaro described the surprise response to her character. "I go viral for being sexy in this film, and it was so unexpected," she said. "My phone's exploding. I'm not walking around going,...