Trivia for Funny People

The film was supposed to be a mockumentary, but it was later decided to make it a stand-alone comedy.

The film originally received an NC-17 rating, but after director Dave Schram edited the movie it was given an R rating.

Lots of actors refused a role in the movie like James Avery, Sacha Baron Cohen (who however appeared in a brief fake trailer) and Wendy Van Dijk.

A sequel is confirmed by director Dave Schram.

Funny People is the longest runtime comedy-movie in five years.

The film is banned in Morroco and Palestina especially for their graphic scenes of sexuality but also for the involvement of their country.