Michael Cera and girlfriend Charlyne Yi have teamed up for an unconventional comedy that is expected to debut at next year’s Sundance Film Festival.

“Paper Hearts,” which is part-documentary, part-scripted, focuses on the relationship between Cera and Yi, a comedian who has appeared in such movies as “Semi-Pro.”

According to the Hollywood Reporter, music is a key theme in the movie, much like Cera’s recent “Nick and Nora’s Infinite Playlist.”

Nicholas Jasenovec, who has worked on several Judd Apatow titles, makes his directing debut.

Cera and Yi also sport an Apatow connection, with Cera having starred in the Apatow-produced “Superbad” and Yi appearing briefly in the Apatow-directed “Knocked Up.”

Cera, 20, has several other movies lined up for release next year, including “Youth in Revolt,” “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” and “The Year One.” The latter, an adventure comedy, also stars Jack Black and is set to hit theatres in June.

However, it is not yet known if Cera will reprise his role as George Michael Bluth for the “Arrested Development” movie.


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