George Costanza is about to become an author. Jason Alexander, who played the neurotic, scheming, endlessly relatable George for nine seasons of Seinfeld, has revealed that he is writing a book entirely in the voice of his most famous character.
Speaking on a US podcast, Alexander explained that the idea was pitched to him and that the book would be written completely “in the voice of George.” The concept: George’s speculation on everything that has happened in the world over the last 25 years. Considering how George handled everything from job interviews to toupees to the Yankees, that should make for some very entertaining reading.
A Festivus Release?
As for timing, Alexander said he hopes to have the book out for the “next Festivus,” the fictional holiday made famous by Frank Costanza. Since Festivus falls on December 23, that could mean the book arrives as soon as this holiday season, just in time for the Airing of Grievances.
There may be some hurdles first. Alexander hinted that a few legal issues might need to be sorted before the book can carry official Seinfeld status. No title or publisher has been announced yet.
What Has George Been Up To?
Fans already got one glimpse of post-Seinfeld George during the 2009 reunion storyline in season seven of Curb Your Enthusiasm. There, George had made a fortune with his iToilet app, lost it all to Bernie Madoff, and split from his wife, before moving in with Jerry.
Fittingly, the character was originally based on Seinfeld co-creator Larry David himself. Whatever George has to say about the last 25 years, we’re guessing it will involve plenty of complaints. Serenity now!