The 2008 movie Paul Giamatti considers his most unfairly treated: “Nothing happened with it”

Paul Giamatti says he was disappointed that *Pretty Bird*, a 2008 comedy he particularly enjoyed making, received little attention after its Sundance premiere. The film was not released in cinemas and drew harsh reviews, making it an overlooked project despite Giamatti’s affection for his role.

Directed by Paul Schneider, *Pretty Bird* stars Giamatti as an unemployed rocket scientist hired to build a strap-on flying machine, alongside Billy Crudup and Kristen Wiig. Giamatti called the part one of his favourite roles and said he had a great time playing it. That year, his television career reached a high point when he starred in HBO’s *John Adams* and won an Emmy for lead actor in a miniseries or film.