Jason Bateman's Bad Words has released a green band trailer, Digital Spy said.

The R-rated comedy is the Arrested Development star's directorial debut.

Bateman stars in the film as Guy Trilby, a 40-year-old who manipulates a loop hole in order to gain a place on the Golden Quill national spelling bee championship.

He strikes up an unlikely friendship with fellow contestant Chaitainya (Rohan Chand) while a reporter (Kathryn Hahn) attempts to discover his motive for forcing his way into the competition.

Allison Janney, Rachael Harris and Phillip Baker Hall also feature in the film.

Bad Words will arrive in U.S. cinemas on March 28. A UK release date is yet to be announced.