I don’t know what’s more surprising: that John Turturro is writing and directing a Big Lebowski spin-off film about his character, Jesus Quintana, or the fact that the Coen Brothers signed off on it and gave their blessings. The whole situation is just odd as hell and has been since it was announced ages ago.

And now that we know more about the film, including its plot, it sounds even odder. This movie is going to be…something. I’d expect no less from Mr. Turturro and a Coen Brothers character.

Deadline has reported that Turturro‘s film, now titled The Jesus Rolls, has been picked up by Screen Media and will be released in early 2020. Also mentioned in the piece is the storyline for the movie. It feels rich, silly and like something that is decidedly unique.

Via Deadline: