'Evan Almighty is a 2007 American fantasy comedy film directed by Tom Shadyac and written by Steve Oedekerk. The film stars Steve Carell as Evan Baxter, a newly elected congressman who is ordered by God (Morgan Freeman) to build an ark in preparation for a great flood. The film also features John Goodman, Lauren Graham, and Wanda Sykes in supporting roles. The film was released in the United States on June 22, 2007.'