You may know Adam Carolla as the former co-host of Loveline, and also the co-creator of The Man Show, but now he’s trying to get his acting career off the ground, starting with an independently-produced comedy called The Hammer. Carolla stars as Jerry Ferro, a 39 year old construction worker who just lost his job. Somehow he winds up sparring in the local boxing ring with an up and coming pro fighter, and although he gets his ass handed to him, he sees a faint glimmer of hope that leads him to believe that maybe he could relive his glory days.

Watching the trailer for The Hammer, it definitely feels like an indie film. There are no major names in the flick, and the comedy seems a bit flat at times (never a good sign for a trailer). That said, I think Carolla is a funny guy and there is also something about the movie that feels somewhat unique, despite the admittedly Adam Sandler-esque premise. What do you think, does Adam Carolla have what it takes to become a Hollywood star? Check out the trailer for The Hammer below. It hits theatres on March 21st.