Andy Kaufman documentary in the works

Andy Kaufman, the Great Neck-raised performance artist and comedy legend who died of cancer in 1984 at age 35, will be the subject of a feature documentary to be produced by the Safdie Brothers filmmaking duo (2019's "Uncut Gems" with Adam Sandler).

The documentary company Tremolo Productions (2018's "Won't You Be My Neighbor?," 2021's "Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain") announced on social media Wednesday, "We are thrilled to be partnering with The Safdie Brothers x Alex Braverman x @wavelengthprods x @rickrubin on an upcoming Andy Kaufman project!"

In a statement, Tremolo founder Morgan Neville said, "Alex is an exciting director who has a vital take on the story, the Safdie Brothers are true originals just like Kaufman himself, and Chuck Braverman and Wavelength are incredible collaborators and champions for this film's unique vision. I've loved Kaufman since I first discovered him on 'Saturday Night Live,' and I've always thought of this project as not only an opportunity to celebrate his genius but to push the form, just as Andy did with his comedy."

Kaufman, best known for his character Latka Gravas on the acclaimed 1978-83 ABC/NBC sitcom "Taxi," is interred in Elmont's Beth David Cemetery.