Mel Brooks Doc in the Works from HBO, Judd Apatow

A two-part documentary about the comedy legend Mel Brooks is currently in production from HBO Documentary Films and Judd Apatow’s Apatow Productions.

The documentary promises an expansive yet intimate look at the comedic icon, whose work spans more than 70 years.

Apatow (The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling) and Michael Bonfiglio are directing, with Joe Beshenkovsky editing. The project reunites the trio after their last creative collaboration on HBO’s Emmy-winning documentary George Carlin’s American Dream. Kevin Salter serves as executive producer.

Apatow said: “I went into comedy because of my love for Mel Brooks. This project is the dream of a lifetime.”