He’s a Metro Detroit native and comedian known for cracking jokes, but Mike Young is also the writer and director of the movie “Stealing Jokes,” which was shot in Detroit.
The movie is described as a “heist film” and “ridiculous comedy” by Young. He said it was inspired by a lot of comedians who have been on the road throughout the years. One of Young’s producing partners on the project was Dan Gilbert.
“We were lucky enough to scout here, cast here, and we just realized we had so much talent here; why not stay here?” Mike said. “We got some of the great geography in Detroit. We pop up Coney Island.”
Fans can catch a screening of “Stealing Jokes” on Feb. 11 at the Birmingham 8 Emagine Theater. There will be comedy before the movie is played, along with a Q&A following the film.
Watch the video above to see a clip from “Stealing Jokes.”