Columbia Pictures has acquired the pitch MOON PEOPLE by Demetri Martin as a starring vehicle for the on-the-rise comedian, says The Hollywood Reporter.

James Bobin ("Da Ali G Show") is attached to helm the comedy, which revolves around a small group of people who return to Earth years after they were sent to colonize the moon.

Jimmy Miller, who produced Sony's latest comedy hit, "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby," is producing.