Judd Apatow will direct new comedy "Train Wreck", which will star American comedienne Amy Schumer, who will also write the script.
The "Knocked Up" director will helm the new rib-tickling movie for Universal Pictures.
Apatow previously joined the project as a producer, but he will now direct it as well, reports contactmusic.com.
The plot details of the film are being kept under wraps.