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Jay Baruchel to direct 'Goon' sequel

Canadian actor Jay Baruchel is set make his directorial debut in "Goon: Last of the Enforcers", which is a sequel of 2011 sports comedy, "Goon".

Los Angeles: Canadian actor Jay Baruchel is set make his directorial debut in "Goon: Last of the Enforcers", which is a sequel of 2011 sports comedy, "Goon".

Baruchel, 33, will also act in the film, said The Hollywood Reporter. The original "Goon" was based on a book entitled "Goon: The True Story of an Unlikely Journey into Minor League Hockey". It was directed by Canadian filmmaker Michael Dowse.

The "Man seeking Women" star is actually doing triple duty on the movie. In addition to directing and acting he has also worked on the script, co-writing it with Jesse Chabot.