Columbia Pictures has picked up the comedy pitch "Moon People" by Demetri Martin as a starring vehicle for the rising comedian reports the trades.
James Bobin ("Da Ali G Show", "Jeff the Demon") is attached to helm the comedy, which revolves around a small group of people who return to assimilate on Earth years after they were sent to colonise the moon.
Martin sold his pitch "Will" to DreamWorks earlier this year, and has written for "Late Night With Conan O'Brien" and "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart".
