I found this trailer for an upcoming comedy called “The Trotsky” that just debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival last week. Trotsky stars Jay Baruchel, lead role of the Apatow-series Undeclared and supporting actor in movies such as Million Dollar Baby, Knocked Up, Fanboys, and Tropic Thunder. Baruchel plays a 17-year-old high school student with a strange obsession for assassinated Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky. He actually believes he’s a reincarnated form of the previously deceased Trotsky and intends to mimic his life, and recreate monumental moments that Trotsky is known for while at his new high school. Directed by Jacon Tierney, creator of “Bon Cop Bad Cop”, this film recieved great attention and praise at TIFF but has yet to be picked up for distribution. Personally, I think the premise of the story is hilarious and all of Baruchel’s work from Apatow films and shows was fantastic. I hope this gets picked up soon, I’d love to see it in theaters before years end. Check the trailer and image after the jump!

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