“BIRDMAN” stars Zach Galifianakis as you’ve never seen him before

OPENS JANUARY 28 AT AYALA MALLS CINEMAS NATIONWIDE

Zach Galifianakis is widely known for his impeccable comedic timing lending unforgettable hilarious moments and lines in box-office hit comedy movies such as “The Hangover” series, “Due Date” and “G-Force.”

Galifianakis takes a turn for a change and once again brings his unique comedic talent in the dark comedy “Birdman” opposite Michael Keaton along with an ensemble cast including Emma Stone, Naomi Watts, Ed Norton, Andrea Riseborough, Amy Ryan, Lindsay Duncan, Merritt Wever, Jeremy Shamos, Bill Camp and Damian Young that will exclusively open at Ayala Malls Cinemas nationwide on January 28.

Zach Galifianakis as “Jake” and Amy Ryan as “Sylvia” in BIRDMAN. Photo by Alison Rosa. Copyright © 2014 Twentieth Century Fox.

“Birdman” or (“The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance”) is a black comedy that tells the story of a washed up actor named Riggan, (Michael Keaton), in an attempt to revive his dying career and popularity, some studio executives came to him to reprise his role for the fourth time as ‘Birdman’ that previously  played to blockbuster status.  But Riggan has other plans, turning down the offer, he pursued his passion to become a better actor by starring and directing in a stage play he himself wrote.

Michael Keaton as “Riggan” and Zach Galifianakis as “Jake” in BIRDMAN. Photo by Alison Rosa. Copyright © 2014 Twentieth Century Fox.

Galifianakis – usually to be found in much broader comedies like The Hangover – is pitch perfect as Riggan’s long suffering agent and the play’s producer, trying to keep it all together is Jake, who is also Riggan’s best friend, warns him that he’s in the last chance saloon and that his play needs to be a hit to save his career. As Jake, he has his work cut out for him on every level. Of all the characters, Jake is probably the sanest – which was a welcome change for Galifianakis, who certainly knows his way around crazy.

Zach Galifianakis as “Jake” in BIRDMAN. Courtesy Fox Searchlight Pictures. Copyright © 2014 Twentieth Century Fox.

“Birdman” opens this January 28 from 20^th Century Fox exclusive at Ayala Malls Cinemas nationwide.