Bobcat Goldthwait Directing Film Based on Kinks' 'Schoolboys In Disgrace'

Bobcat Goldthwait, the '80s comedian/actor whose stuttering ways were highlighted in two 'Police Academy' sequels and 'One Crazy Summer,' has not only penned a script based on the Kinks' 1976 album 'Schoolboys in Disgrace,' he's also set to direct it. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Goldthwait's script follows closely Ray Davies' original concept album about the origins of a super villain, whose days of mischief-making in school catch up with him. The headmaster embarrasses the "idiot dunce" in front of the entire student body, setting in motion the bully's evolution as "Mr. Flash."

The film is being executive produced by Davies himself and will feature all new, re-recorded version of the album, sung by the yet-to-be determined cast.

"'Schoolboys in Disgrace' is a story that any kid who has felt that they are not being treated fairly can relate to, all set to some of the greatest rock songs you'll ever hear," Goldthwait told the Hollywood Reporter. "It's the genesis story of a super villain set to music. It's the story of the world's most charming criminal and a realistic high school musical for all the kids who hate sugary, sweet, unrealistic high school musicals."

While he's excelled in one-off bits since the 1980s, Goldthwait has been quite active behind the camera as of late. He's done numerous voice acting work for cartoons and he's directed episodes of Comedy Central's 'Important Things With Demetri Martin' and 'Jimmy Kimmel Live.'

The filming of 'Schoolboys in Disgrace' should keep Davies continuously busy for the next year or so. As previously reported, he's recently been recording classic Kinks tunes with the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, the Killers and Lucinda Williams. If he has any pull -- and we're sure he does -- we'd love to see Springsteen take on the role as 'headmaster."