Pete Davidson Returns With New Judd Apatow Comedy 'The King Of Staten Island'

The trailer for Judd Apatow's new movie dropped today, and it received quite a lot of attention on Twitter. The King Of Staten Island is a semi-autobiographical dramedy that stars Pete Davidson, and will be released on demand and not in theatres on June 12th, thanks to the pandemic deeply affecting the film industry.

While the movie appears to shift Davidson's path from aspiring comedian to tattoo artist according to the trailer, it does appear to focus on how the comedian grappled with the loss of his own father from the September 11th attacks. Both Apatow and Davidson wrote the screenplay for the film, which also stars Marisa Tomei, Steve Buscemi, and Bill Burr shockingly received a lot of positive responses today, despite the SNL's sour relationship with the media.

 

Trailer’s here. Pete Davidson is #TheKingOfStatenIsland. ❤️ this tweet to get a reminder when The King of Staten Island is available on demand June 12. pic.twitter.com/Gje6Vcl8Z8

— The King of Staten Island (@TheKingofSI) May 8, 2020

 

Many of the comedian's fans were happy to see his name trending on Twitter.

pete davidson trending we love to see it pic.twitter.com/EyFgHFTRHt

— ana (@honeybpy) May 8, 2020

 

PERI WE WILL BE STREAMING AND SOBBING THANK U KINGS pic.twitter.com/4R4h9NhqE6

— airien♀june 12th (@petesgoon) May 8, 2020

 
Some users were excited to see how the film might display his acting talents.

I really like Pete, just see him wasting his talent. Looks like this movie may be his showcase. If anyone can find the diamond in a piece of coal, it's Judd Apatow.

— Laurie Jerkins (@GracieGodzuki) May 8, 2020

 
Many were even hinting at an Oscar nomination.

That moment when my boyfriend pete davidson takes me to oscars as his lucky charm and ends up winning best actor pic.twitter.com/JjKp5kQwn6

— emma (@qeIato) May 8, 2020

 
A clip of beloved Instagram star Leslie Jordan was used to express the excitement many Pete Davidson fans felt.

Pete Davidson has a semi-autobiographical movie coming out pic.twitter.com/QMiumc6cdN

— andrea! (@localdollarama) May 8, 2020

 
The use of a Kid Cudi song in the trailer was applauded.

me showing judd apatow the exact moment we should drop kid cudi’s “pursuit of happiness” in the pete davidson movie to fuck the burbs up pic.twitter.com/jiEfE46laL

— my otter academia (@ottergawd) May 8, 2020

 
People were also excited to see Oscar winner Marisa Tomei return to the big screen.

The Pete Davidson bio pic staring Pete Davidson as Pete Davidson. Now be a darling and give Marisa Tomei her Supporting Actress Oscar, pretty please.

— Emmanuel Zepeda (@zleunamme) May 8, 2020

 
Many users were eager to see how far along the comedian had come along from the past several years.

I applaud Pete Davidson's tenacious quest for sanity and survival, and how he appears to be exorcising his demons out in his work. Mental illness combined with the soul-deep loss of his Dad takes great courage to fight. 🥊

— GrizzliesNashvilleNation 💦🤲💦 (@grizz_nashville) May 8, 2020

 
Fans were happy to see the movie and practice social distancing at the same time.

On my way to AMC theaters right now. I know it not gonna be in theaters. But I’m gonna bring my laptop and watch it in the parking lot anyway

— victoria!!! (@scooopsipotatos) May 8, 2020

 
Several people even admitted to not liking Davidson, but posted that they were interested in seeing the film.

Not a huge Pete Davidson fan generally, but this looks very good

— Brantford W. (@UltiimateLaxBro) May 8, 2020

 

I hate Pete Davidson with the intensity of one thousand suns but despite that, this movie looks good.

— Brian (@Syracuse1105) May 8, 2020

 
And yet, some users shared just how disappointed they were to see Apatow choose this as his next project.

He’s not funny pic.twitter.com/dEbKcty1ZN

— Jairo Steven Francis (@Killjairo) May 8, 2020

 

Why do we need a film starring Pete Davidson?

— Monte Van Vleet (@MVleet) May 8, 2020

 

Can't think of anybody I'd want to watch struggle act for two hours less than this

— dusty (@youngdustinn) May 8, 2020

 
Users were happy to joke about NDA's since Davidson mad audience members sign one back in December upon viewing his comedy shows.

Do you have to sign a non-disclosure agreement to watch it?

— NickP25 (@NickP9927) May 8, 2020

 
And should that be the case, at least we have a movie about the Wu-Tang Clan to look forward to.

"The King of Staten Island"? The Wu-Tang Clan are the real kings of Staten Island.

— Lombe B Ng'andu (@LombeBNgandu) May 8, 2020