A biopic about the life of standup comedian, TV host, and actor Steve Harvey is in the works from Objectively Good Media. Titled Seventy-Two, the project is currently in the early stages of development.
According to Deadline, the film will focus specifically on a pivotal 72-hour period leading up to Harvey’s transformative 1993 set at the iconic Apollo Theater in Harlem. The team behind the film has yet to make any casting announcements or attach a writer to the project.
In a statement, Harvey shared that he had been reluctant to explore the film route for his life story — until he read the pitch for Seventy-Two. “It focuses on one of the most difficult moments in my journey and career, and shows the world that hope is never truly lost,” he said. “Wait until you see what we do with this.”
After leaving a sales job at age 26 to pursue his dreams in show business, Harvey began his career in standup and then hosted the variety show Showtime at the Apollo from 1993 to 2000. His work in standup, daytime television, hosting, and comedy transformed him into a household name, and he has collected seven Emmy Awards.
In 2022, the entertainment legend pushed back on the idea of returning to standup, citing cancel culture as his main barrier.