EXCLUSIVE: Good Universe has added Gold Circle’s upcoming comedy Search Party to its EFM slate. Universal Pictures will distribute in the US following the companies’ recent partnership on Pitch Perfect.

Top comedy writer Scot Armstrong, whose credits include The Hangover Part II, will make his feature directorial debut on the project.

Search Party follows the misadventures of three best friends as they seek to right a wrong. Armstrong co-wrote the screenplay with Mike Gagerman and Andrew Waller.

Production is scheduled to commence in spring. Gold Circle chief Paul Brooks produces with Neal Moritz, Armstrong and Ravi Nandan.

CAA represents Armstrong, while WME handles Gagerman and Waller.