In 2017 , Nanjiani starred in the semi-autobiographical romantic comedy film '' The Big Sick '' , which he wrote with his wife Emily V. Gordon . They were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay at the 90th Academy Awards . In 2019 he co-starred in the film '' Stuber '' alongside Dave Bautista
90th Academy Awards
90th Academy Awards
Kumail Nanjiani