Exclusive: Melbar Entertainment Group and Purple Pebble Pictures announced that award-winning actor and producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas and her production company Purple Pebble Pictures banner have joined the production team of Barry Avrich’s new feature documentary Born Hungry.
A true story brought to life, Born Hungry is a gritty drama about a young Indian boy who finds himself abandoned by his family, lost on trains and thousands of miles from home. Now, Sash Simpson, a celebrity chef who once survived alone on the streets of Chennai eating from garbage bins before ultimately being adopted by a Canadian couple, returns to India armed with only blurry memories to find his lost family.
Chopra Jonas and Mary Rohlich, Head of TV and Film at Purple Pebble Pictures, will serve as producers. The partnership was negotiated by Iag representing Melbar Entertainment Group and UTA representing Chopra Jonas.
“Sash’s story immediately captivated me,...
A true story brought to life, Born Hungry is a gritty drama about a young Indian boy who finds himself abandoned by his family, lost on trains and thousands of miles from home. Now, Sash Simpson, a celebrity chef who once survived alone on the streets of Chennai eating from garbage bins before ultimately being adopted by a Canadian couple, returns to India armed with only blurry memories to find his lost family.
Chopra Jonas and Mary Rohlich, Head of TV and Film at Purple Pebble Pictures, will serve as producers. The partnership was negotiated by Iag representing Melbar Entertainment Group and UTA representing Chopra Jonas.
“Sash’s story immediately captivated me,...
- 4/2/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Amazon Studios is developing Assume Nothing, a limited series based on Tanya Selvaratnam’s memoir of the same name, from Joanna Coles, Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ Purple Pebble Pictures, with Chopra Jonas also in talks to star, and ABC Signature.
Assume Nothing will be adapted and executive produced by Mimi Won Techentin (Queen Sugar), who also will serve as showrunner. In it, dating New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman – advocate for women’s rights, prosecutor of Harvey Weinstein – seemed like a dream. After the terrifying end of the relationship, Selvaratnam bravely shares her story with Jane Mayer and Ronan Farrow of the New Yorker, which leads to Schneiderman’s downfall and his replacement by Letitia James, the first female attorney general of New York State.
Coles and Jessica Whitaker executive produce for Joanna Coles Productions, with Chopra Jonas and Mary Rohlich for Purple Pebble Pictures. Selvaratnam will serve as producers.
Assume Nothing will be adapted and executive produced by Mimi Won Techentin (Queen Sugar), who also will serve as showrunner. In it, dating New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman – advocate for women’s rights, prosecutor of Harvey Weinstein – seemed like a dream. After the terrifying end of the relationship, Selvaratnam bravely shares her story with Jane Mayer and Ronan Farrow of the New Yorker, which leads to Schneiderman’s downfall and his replacement by Letitia James, the first female attorney general of New York State.
Coles and Jessica Whitaker executive produce for Joanna Coles Productions, with Chopra Jonas and Mary Rohlich for Purple Pebble Pictures. Selvaratnam will serve as producers.
- 2/28/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Amazon Studios is negotiating a feature deal on the Shipli Somaya Gowda novel Secret Daughter, with an impressive package that has Singaporean helmer Anthony Chen attached to direct Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Sienna Miller in the lead roles. Shruti Ganguly will adapt the novel.
Sunset Lane Media’s David Beaubaire and Vanessa Lanci will produce along with Chropra Jonas’ and Mary Rohlich’s Purple Pebble Pictures, Miller and Tori Cook.
The international bestselling novel tells a global story through the eyes of two women interconnected by a child. Somer is a newly married physician in San Francisco who makes the devastating discovery that she will never will be able to have children. The same year in India, a poor mother makes the heartbreaking choice to save her newborn daughter’s life by giving her away. Kavita will be haunted by that decision every moment for the rest of her life.
Sunset Lane Media’s David Beaubaire and Vanessa Lanci will produce along with Chropra Jonas’ and Mary Rohlich’s Purple Pebble Pictures, Miller and Tori Cook.
The international bestselling novel tells a global story through the eyes of two women interconnected by a child. Somer is a newly married physician in San Francisco who makes the devastating discovery that she will never will be able to have children. The same year in India, a poor mother makes the heartbreaking choice to save her newborn daughter’s life by giving her away. Kavita will be haunted by that decision every moment for the rest of her life.
- 3/21/2022
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix released the trailer for the fourth and final season of “Atypical,” which will premiere on July 9.
The coming-of-age comedy follows Sam (Keir Gilchrist), a 19-year-old on the autism spectrum as he searches for love and independence. This season will see each character face a challenge they never anticipated as Sam sets his sights on a nearly impossible goal.
Jennifer Jason Leigh, Michael Rapaport, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Nik Dodani, Jenna Boyd, Amy Okuda, Graham Rogers, Fivel Stewart will return for the final season.
“Atypical” is created, written and executive produced by Robia Rashid under her Weird Brain Inc. banner. Writer Mary Rohlich and Seth Gordon serve as executive producers.
Also in today’s TV news roundup:
Dates
CBS announced that the new one-hour reality series “Secret Celebrity Renovation” will premiere on July 9 at 8 p.m. Hosted by “Entertainment Tonight’s” Nischelle Turner, the series will give stars the opportunity to show...
The coming-of-age comedy follows Sam (Keir Gilchrist), a 19-year-old on the autism spectrum as he searches for love and independence. This season will see each character face a challenge they never anticipated as Sam sets his sights on a nearly impossible goal.
Jennifer Jason Leigh, Michael Rapaport, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Nik Dodani, Jenna Boyd, Amy Okuda, Graham Rogers, Fivel Stewart will return for the final season.
“Atypical” is created, written and executive produced by Robia Rashid under her Weird Brain Inc. banner. Writer Mary Rohlich and Seth Gordon serve as executive producers.
Also in today’s TV news roundup:
Dates
CBS announced that the new one-hour reality series “Secret Celebrity Renovation” will premiere on July 9 at 8 p.m. Hosted by “Entertainment Tonight’s” Nischelle Turner, the series will give stars the opportunity to show...
- 6/14/2021
- by Antonio Ferme
- Variety Film + TV
The fourth season trailer for Atypical, starring Keir Gilchrist, has been released for the show’s final season on Netflix. The Peabody-nominated Netflix dramedy will premiere Friday, July 9.
Atypical is a coming-of-age story that follows Sam (Kier Gilchrist), a 19-year-old on the autism spectrum, as he searches for love and independence. The rest of his family must grapple with change in their own lives as they struggle with the central theme of the series: What does it really mean to be normal?
In the fourth season, each character faces a challenge they never anticipated, and Sam sets his sights on a nearly impossible goal. Jennifer Jason Leigh stars as his mother, Elsa; Michael Rapaport plays his father, Doug; and Brigette Lundy-Paine plays Sam’s sister, Casey.
The series was created, written, and executive produced by Robia Rashid and executive produced by Mary Rohlich and Seth Gordon.
Atypical is produced for...
Atypical is a coming-of-age story that follows Sam (Kier Gilchrist), a 19-year-old on the autism spectrum, as he searches for love and independence. The rest of his family must grapple with change in their own lives as they struggle with the central theme of the series: What does it really mean to be normal?
In the fourth season, each character faces a challenge they never anticipated, and Sam sets his sights on a nearly impossible goal. Jennifer Jason Leigh stars as his mother, Elsa; Michael Rapaport plays his father, Doug; and Brigette Lundy-Paine plays Sam’s sister, Casey.
The series was created, written, and executive produced by Robia Rashid and executive produced by Mary Rohlich and Seth Gordon.
Atypical is produced for...
- 6/14/2021
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
In Season 4 of “Atypical,” Sam (Keir Gilchrist) moves out of his parents’ house, gets put on academic probation and starts to freak out about what he’s going to do after college. And that’s all just in the trailer for the comedy’s upcoming fourth and final season, which Netflix released Monday.
The video, which you can view here and above, begins with Sam’s parents, Doug (Michael Rapaport) and Elsa (Jennifer Jason Leigh), getting him settled in his very own apartment.
“This is where you can sit when we talk when I FaceTime you every night,” Elsa says, beaming at her son, who is on the autism spectrum, with immense pride. “Every night?” Sam asks. “I talked myself down from three times a day, so that is my best and final offer,” Elsa says.
Sam is then seen with Professor Judd (Sara Gilbert), who asks him what he...
The video, which you can view here and above, begins with Sam’s parents, Doug (Michael Rapaport) and Elsa (Jennifer Jason Leigh), getting him settled in his very own apartment.
“This is where you can sit when we talk when I FaceTime you every night,” Elsa says, beaming at her son, who is on the autism spectrum, with immense pride. “Every night?” Sam asks. “I talked myself down from three times a day, so that is my best and final offer,” Elsa says.
Sam is then seen with Professor Judd (Sara Gilbert), who asks him what he...
- 6/14/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Atypical, starring Keir Gilchrist, will return to Netflix for its fourth and final season this summer. The Peabody-nominated Netflix dramedy’s fourth season will premiere Friday, July 9.
From Sony Pictures TV, Atypical is a coming-of-age story that follows Sam (Gilchrist), a 19-year-old on the autism spectrum, as he searches for love and independence. While Sam is on his funny and emotional journey of self-discovery, the rest of his family must grapple with change in their own lives as they struggle with the ongoing central theme of the series: What does it really mean to be normal?
The series, created, written and executive produced by Robia Rashid and executive produced by Mary Rohlich and Seth Gordon, also features Jennifer Jason Leigh, Brigette Lundy-Paine and Michael Rapaport. Atypical is produced for Netflix by Sony Pictures TV in association with Exhibit A and Weird Brain Inc.
In addition to unveiling the Season 4 premiere date,...
From Sony Pictures TV, Atypical is a coming-of-age story that follows Sam (Gilchrist), a 19-year-old on the autism spectrum, as he searches for love and independence. While Sam is on his funny and emotional journey of self-discovery, the rest of his family must grapple with change in their own lives as they struggle with the ongoing central theme of the series: What does it really mean to be normal?
The series, created, written and executive produced by Robia Rashid and executive produced by Mary Rohlich and Seth Gordon, also features Jennifer Jason Leigh, Brigette Lundy-Paine and Michael Rapaport. Atypical is produced for Netflix by Sony Pictures TV in association with Exhibit A and Weird Brain Inc.
In addition to unveiling the Season 4 premiere date,...
- 6/1/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Showtime announced that Season 2 of “The L Word: Generation Q” will debut on non-linear platforms on Aug. 6 and premiere on-air on Aug. 8 at 10 p.m.
Based on the iconic drama series “The L Word,” the series’ second season will continue to follow the characters, both old and new, as they experience setbacks and successes in their careers and personal lives.
Starring Jennifer Beals, Katherine Moennig and Leisha Hailey, who reprise their original roles from “The L Word,” the series also features Arienne Mandi, Leo Sheng, Jacqueline Toboni, Rosanny Zayas, Sepideh Moafi and Jordan Hull. Season 2 recurring guest stars include Rosie O’Donnell, Donald Faison, Griffin Dunne and Vanessa Williams.
Showrunner Marja-Lewis Ryan executive produces alongside series creator Ilene Chaiken, Kristen Campo, Allyce Ozarski, Maisha Closson, Beals, Moennig and Hailey.
Watch a teaser below.
Dates
The fourth and final season of “Atypical” will premiere on July 9 on Netflix. Starring Keir Gilchrist, Jennifer Jason Leigh,...
Based on the iconic drama series “The L Word,” the series’ second season will continue to follow the characters, both old and new, as they experience setbacks and successes in their careers and personal lives.
Starring Jennifer Beals, Katherine Moennig and Leisha Hailey, who reprise their original roles from “The L Word,” the series also features Arienne Mandi, Leo Sheng, Jacqueline Toboni, Rosanny Zayas, Sepideh Moafi and Jordan Hull. Season 2 recurring guest stars include Rosie O’Donnell, Donald Faison, Griffin Dunne and Vanessa Williams.
Showrunner Marja-Lewis Ryan executive produces alongside series creator Ilene Chaiken, Kristen Campo, Allyce Ozarski, Maisha Closson, Beals, Moennig and Hailey.
Watch a teaser below.
Dates
The fourth and final season of “Atypical” will premiere on July 9 on Netflix. Starring Keir Gilchrist, Jennifer Jason Leigh,...
- 6/1/2021
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Freeform is switching things up with its latest TV series.
Deadline is reporting that the Jessica Biel-produced thriller Last Summer, which the cabler ordered last year, has been re-titled Cruel Summer.
It sounds considerably more ominous, right?
To sweeten the deal, Olivia Holt has snagged the lead role in a recasting.
The series hails from Bert V. Royal, Jessica Biel, and eOne, with Cloak & Dagger grad Holt added as one of the two lead characters, Kate, "the embodiment of teenage perfection whose life is one to be envied until she mysteriously disappears.”
Mika Abdalla took on the role in the show’s pilot episode.
Cruel Summer takes place over three summers–’93, ’94, ’95–in a small Texas town when a beautiful popular teen, Kate, is abducted and, seemingly unrelated, a girl, Jeanette, goes from being a sweet, awkward outlier to the most popular girl in town and, by ’95, the most despised person in America.
Deadline is reporting that the Jessica Biel-produced thriller Last Summer, which the cabler ordered last year, has been re-titled Cruel Summer.
It sounds considerably more ominous, right?
To sweeten the deal, Olivia Holt has snagged the lead role in a recasting.
The series hails from Bert V. Royal, Jessica Biel, and eOne, with Cloak & Dagger grad Holt added as one of the two lead characters, Kate, "the embodiment of teenage perfection whose life is one to be envied until she mysteriously disappears.”
Mika Abdalla took on the role in the show’s pilot episode.
Cruel Summer takes place over three summers–’93, ’94, ’95–in a small Texas town when a beautiful popular teen, Kate, is abducted and, seemingly unrelated, a girl, Jeanette, goes from being a sweet, awkward outlier to the most popular girl in town and, by ’95, the most despised person in America.
- 5/18/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: Freeform has passed on Close Up, the hourlong suspense drama pilot executive produced by How to Get Away With Murder creator Peter Nowalk and Mary Rohlich (Atypical). The series was set up at ABC Signature, which is part of Disney TV Studios, as part of Nowalk’s overall deal at ABC Studios and its cable/streaming division ABC Signature.
Written by Keith Staskiewicz, the series was set in Centreville, NJ, a suburban town just like any other … at least on the surface. Centreville high school student Rachel Guyer is on a mission to expose the truth about her seemingly normal hometown and turn her community inside out.
The pilot was shot late last year in Vancouver, with Natalie Chaidez serving as showrunner. Close Up starred Fivel Stewart with Millicent Simmonds, Anthony Keyvan, Karin Konoval, Yaani King Mondschein, Sean Blakemore, Jennifer Spence, Megan Charpentier, newcomer Alexander Grant and Van Crosby...
Written by Keith Staskiewicz, the series was set in Centreville, NJ, a suburban town just like any other … at least on the surface. Centreville high school student Rachel Guyer is on a mission to expose the truth about her seemingly normal hometown and turn her community inside out.
The pilot was shot late last year in Vancouver, with Natalie Chaidez serving as showrunner. Close Up starred Fivel Stewart with Millicent Simmonds, Anthony Keyvan, Karin Konoval, Yaani King Mondschein, Sean Blakemore, Jennifer Spence, Megan Charpentier, newcomer Alexander Grant and Van Crosby...
- 5/14/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
“Atypical” is coming to an end at Netflix, with the streamer renewing the half-hour series for a fourth and final season on Monday.
The new season will feature 10 episodes and will premiere in 2021. The third season debuted back in November, with the second and first seasons dropping in 2018 and 2017 respectively.
“I’m thrilled we’ll be doing a season four of ‘Atypical,'” series creator Robia Rashad said. “And while I’m so sad to be nearing the end of this series, I am extremely grateful to have been able to tell this story. Our fans have been such beautiful, vibrant supporters of this show. Thank you for being so open to Sam’s voice and stories, and those of the entire Gardner family. It’s my hope that the legacy of ‘Atypical’ is that more unheard voices continue to be heard and that even after this series ends, we keep telling funny,...
The new season will feature 10 episodes and will premiere in 2021. The third season debuted back in November, with the second and first seasons dropping in 2018 and 2017 respectively.
“I’m thrilled we’ll be doing a season four of ‘Atypical,'” series creator Robia Rashad said. “And while I’m so sad to be nearing the end of this series, I am extremely grateful to have been able to tell this story. Our fans have been such beautiful, vibrant supporters of this show. Thank you for being so open to Sam’s voice and stories, and those of the entire Gardner family. It’s my hope that the legacy of ‘Atypical’ is that more unheard voices continue to be heard and that even after this series ends, we keep telling funny,...
- 2/24/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix’s Peabody Award-nominated series “Atypical” has been renewed for a fourth and final season, the streaming giant announced Monday.
The new season will premiere in 2021 with 10 original episodes and returning stars Jennifer Jason Leigh, Keir Gilchrist, Michael Rapaport, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Nik Dodani, Jenna Boyd, Amy Okuda, Graham Rogers and Fivel Stewart.
“I’m thrilled we’ll be doing a season four of ‘Atypical. And while I’m so sad to be nearing the end of this series, I am extremely grateful to have been able to tell this story,” the show’s creator, writer and executive producer Robia Rashid said in a statement.
Also Read: 'Atypical' Star Keir Gilchrist on How Show Dealt With Early Criticism And What's Next for Sam in Season 3 (Video)
“Our fans have been such beautiful, vibrant supporters of this show,” Rashid continued. “Thank you for being so open to Sam’s voice and stories,...
The new season will premiere in 2021 with 10 original episodes and returning stars Jennifer Jason Leigh, Keir Gilchrist, Michael Rapaport, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Nik Dodani, Jenna Boyd, Amy Okuda, Graham Rogers and Fivel Stewart.
“I’m thrilled we’ll be doing a season four of ‘Atypical. And while I’m so sad to be nearing the end of this series, I am extremely grateful to have been able to tell this story,” the show’s creator, writer and executive producer Robia Rashid said in a statement.
Also Read: 'Atypical' Star Keir Gilchrist on How Show Dealt With Early Criticism And What's Next for Sam in Season 3 (Video)
“Our fans have been such beautiful, vibrant supporters of this show,” Rashid continued. “Thank you for being so open to Sam’s voice and stories,...
- 2/24/2020
- by Rosemary Rossi
- The Wrap
Netflix has ordered a 10-episode fourth season of Atypical. It will be the final chapter for the critically praised series from creator/executive producer Robia Rashid and director/executive producer Seth Gordon. The renewal comes almost four months after the release of the show’s third season. And the new fourth and final season won’t premiere until 2021.
While never a runaway hit or an awards juggernaut, the Peabody Award-nominated Atypical successfully straddled both worlds, with respectable viewership (based on the snippets of ratings data released by Netflix), devoted fan following and solid critical acclaim.
Of the dozens of original comedy series Netflix has released over the past five years,, only a handful have reached four seasons. Atypical joins a very short list that also includes Grace and Frankie, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Fuller House and The Ranch.
Atypical, from Sony Pictures TV, is a coming-of-age story that follows Sam...
While never a runaway hit or an awards juggernaut, the Peabody Award-nominated Atypical successfully straddled both worlds, with respectable viewership (based on the snippets of ratings data released by Netflix), devoted fan following and solid critical acclaim.
Of the dozens of original comedy series Netflix has released over the past five years,, only a handful have reached four seasons. Atypical joins a very short list that also includes Grace and Frankie, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Fuller House and The Ranch.
Atypical, from Sony Pictures TV, is a coming-of-age story that follows Sam...
- 2/24/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Freeform has picked up Jessica Biel-produced thriller Last Summer to series.
This comes after the Disney-owned network piloted the project, which is written by Easy A’s Bert V. Royal, last year.
The announcement was made by Tom Ascheim, president, Freeform at the Winter TCA press tour.
The show comes from eOne and exec producers Biel and Michelle Purple from Iron Ocean Productions and Royal. Jungeland’s Max Winkler directed and exec produced the pilot, which was filmed in Texas.
The series stars Chiara Aurelia (Tell Me Your Secret), Mika Abdalla (Project Mc2), Michael Landes (The Liberator), Froy Gutierrez (Teen Wolf), Harley Quinn Smith (Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood), Allius Barnes (Unbelievable), Blake Lee (Fam), Nathaniel Ashton (Mr. Mercedes) and Brooklyn Sudano (Taken).
Last Summer is an unconventional thriller that takes place over three summers — 1993-95 — in a small Texas town when a beautiful popular teen, Kate (Abdalla), is abducted and,...
This comes after the Disney-owned network piloted the project, which is written by Easy A’s Bert V. Royal, last year.
The announcement was made by Tom Ascheim, president, Freeform at the Winter TCA press tour.
The show comes from eOne and exec producers Biel and Michelle Purple from Iron Ocean Productions and Royal. Jungeland’s Max Winkler directed and exec produced the pilot, which was filmed in Texas.
The series stars Chiara Aurelia (Tell Me Your Secret), Mika Abdalla (Project Mc2), Michael Landes (The Liberator), Froy Gutierrez (Teen Wolf), Harley Quinn Smith (Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood), Allius Barnes (Unbelievable), Blake Lee (Fam), Nathaniel Ashton (Mr. Mercedes) and Brooklyn Sudano (Taken).
Last Summer is an unconventional thriller that takes place over three summers — 1993-95 — in a small Texas town when a beautiful popular teen, Kate (Abdalla), is abducted and,...
- 1/17/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, NBC announces a concert special commemorating Dolly Parton’s 50th anniversary with the Grand Ole Opry, and Netflix reveals the premiere date of and first look at “Prank Encounters.”
Casting
Fivel Stewart, Anthony Keyvan, Karin Konoval, Yaani King Mondschein, Sean Blakemore, Jennifer Spence, Megan Charpentier and Millicent Simmonds have been cast in Freeform’s new series, “Close Up.” The drama’s hails from executive producers Pete Nowalk and Mary Rohlich.
Colin Woodell (“The Originals”) has been cast as a series regular in HBO Max’s forthcoming “The Flight Attendant.” He will play Buckley, who is described as “an out of work actor and whiskey connoisseur,” in the black comedy thriller that also stars Kaley Cuoco and Michiel Huisman.
Dates
Netflix announced “Prank Encounters” will premiere Oct. 25. Hosted by Gaten Matarazzo (“Stranger Things”), the series is a hidden-camera prank show that combines with of hilarity and terror.
Casting
Fivel Stewart, Anthony Keyvan, Karin Konoval, Yaani King Mondschein, Sean Blakemore, Jennifer Spence, Megan Charpentier and Millicent Simmonds have been cast in Freeform’s new series, “Close Up.” The drama’s hails from executive producers Pete Nowalk and Mary Rohlich.
Colin Woodell (“The Originals”) has been cast as a series regular in HBO Max’s forthcoming “The Flight Attendant.” He will play Buckley, who is described as “an out of work actor and whiskey connoisseur,” in the black comedy thriller that also stars Kaley Cuoco and Michiel Huisman.
Dates
Netflix announced “Prank Encounters” will premiere Oct. 25. Hosted by Gaten Matarazzo (“Stranger Things”), the series is a hidden-camera prank show that combines with of hilarity and terror.
- 10/10/2019
- by LaTesha Harris
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Freeform has set the full cast for Close Up, its hourlong suspense drama pilot executive produced by How to Get Away With Murder creator Peter Nowalk and Mary Rohlich (Atypical). ABC Signature, part of Disney TV Studios, is the studio. Production recently kicked off in Vancouver.
Fivel Stewart (Atypical) is set as the lead, and Anthony Kevyan (Alexa & Katie), Karin Konoval (Planet of the Apes franchise), Yaani King Mondschein (The Resident), Sean Blakemore (Ad Astra), Jennifer Spence (Travelers), Megan Charpentier (It) newcomer Alexander Grant and Van Crosby (Splitting Up Together) round out the series regular cast, joining previously announced Millicent Simmonds (A Quiet Place). Additionally, Natalie Chaidez (Queen of the South) joins as showrunner with Alex Kalymnios set to direct.
Written by Keith Staskiewicz (Three Delivery), Close Up is set in Centreville, NJ, a suburban town just like any other … at least on the surface. Centreville...
Fivel Stewart (Atypical) is set as the lead, and Anthony Kevyan (Alexa & Katie), Karin Konoval (Planet of the Apes franchise), Yaani King Mondschein (The Resident), Sean Blakemore (Ad Astra), Jennifer Spence (Travelers), Megan Charpentier (It) newcomer Alexander Grant and Van Crosby (Splitting Up Together) round out the series regular cast, joining previously announced Millicent Simmonds (A Quiet Place). Additionally, Natalie Chaidez (Queen of the South) joins as showrunner with Alex Kalymnios set to direct.
Written by Keith Staskiewicz (Three Delivery), Close Up is set in Centreville, NJ, a suburban town just like any other … at least on the surface. Centreville...
- 10/10/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix’s Atypical is a refreshing comedy that stars Keir Gilchrist as an 18-year-old on the autism spectrum. Since premiering, it has garnered acclaim and praise for the representation of autism via a comedic lens. After screening the eventful and emotional season 2 finale at the Atx Television Festival, Executive Producer Mary Rohlich was joined on stage by the show’s stars Brigette Lundy-Paine, Fivel Stewart, Jenna Boyd and Amy Okuda to discuss the season finale, how the show handles the autism narrative and what we could expect from season 3.
Rohlich credits show creator Robia Rashid (who was unable to make it to Austin because she was sick) for how the show represents the autism community with empathy and thoughtfulness. “We have a lot of awareness about representing all of our characters, but in particular Sam,” she said. “As we develop our stories, we make sure things are authentic by working...
Rohlich credits show creator Robia Rashid (who was unable to make it to Austin because she was sick) for how the show represents the autism community with empathy and thoughtfulness. “We have a lot of awareness about representing all of our characters, but in particular Sam,” she said. “As we develop our stories, we make sure things are authentic by working...
- 6/9/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Class is in session for Eric McCormack on Atypical next season. The Will & Grace star is set to recur in Season 3 of Netflix’s coming-of-age dramedy as an eccentric university art professor who loves to challenge and inspire his students.
The series follows Sam (Keir Gilchrist), an 18-year-old on the autism spectrum, as he searches for love and independence. While Sam is on his funny and emotional journey of self-discovery, the rest of his family must grapple with change in their own lives as they all struggle with the central theme: What does it really mean to be normal?
Jennifer Jason Leigh stars as his mother, Elsa, who is on her own journey of self-discovery, Michael Rapaport plays his father, Doug, and Brigette Lundy-Paine plays Sam’s sister, Casey. In Season 2, Elsa and Doug faced the aftermath of their marriage crisis and Casey tried to adjust to her new school,...
The series follows Sam (Keir Gilchrist), an 18-year-old on the autism spectrum, as he searches for love and independence. While Sam is on his funny and emotional journey of self-discovery, the rest of his family must grapple with change in their own lives as they all struggle with the central theme: What does it really mean to be normal?
Jennifer Jason Leigh stars as his mother, Elsa, who is on her own journey of self-discovery, Michael Rapaport plays his father, Doug, and Brigette Lundy-Paine plays Sam’s sister, Casey. In Season 2, Elsa and Doug faced the aftermath of their marriage crisis and Casey tried to adjust to her new school,...
- 5/10/2019
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Sara Gilbert has joined the third season of Netflix original series “Atypical” as a recurring character, the streaming service announced Tuesday.
The third season will have 10 half-hour episodes. Gilbert will play Professor Judd, a university ethics professor who is generally irritable and chronically underwhelmed, yet capable of compassion.
The actress and producer tweeted a picture of her and star Keir Gilchrist Tuesday. “So excited to be a part of one of my favorite shows Season 3,” the “Roseanne” alum said in the tweet.
Also Read: 'Gentleman Jack': How a 19th Century Lesbian's Coded Diary Became an HBO Series
Gilbert announced that she was leaving as co-host of CBS daytime show “The Talk” earlier this month, saying that her “life was slightly out of balance.”
“I’m just feeling like I don’t know how I’m gonna do it all,” she said. “I was looking at the next six months and just thinking,...
The third season will have 10 half-hour episodes. Gilbert will play Professor Judd, a university ethics professor who is generally irritable and chronically underwhelmed, yet capable of compassion.
The actress and producer tweeted a picture of her and star Keir Gilchrist Tuesday. “So excited to be a part of one of my favorite shows Season 3,” the “Roseanne” alum said in the tweet.
Also Read: 'Gentleman Jack': How a 19th Century Lesbian's Coded Diary Became an HBO Series
Gilbert announced that she was leaving as co-host of CBS daytime show “The Talk” earlier this month, saying that her “life was slightly out of balance.”
“I’m just feeling like I don’t know how I’m gonna do it all,” she said. “I was looking at the next six months and just thinking,...
- 4/23/2019
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
The Conners‘ Sara Gilbert is set for a recurring role on the third season of Atypical, Netflix’s critically praised series from creator/executive producer Robia Rashid and director/executive producer Seth Gordon.
Atypical, from Sony Pictures TV, is a coming of age story that follows Sam (played by Keir Gilchrist), an 18-year-old on the autism spectrum as he searches for love and independence. While Sam is on his funny and emotional journey of self-discovery, the rest of his family must grapple with change in their own lives as they all struggle with the central theme: what does it really mean to be normal? Jennifer Jason Leigh stars as his mother, Elsa, who is on her own journey of self-discovery, Michael Rapaport plays his father, Doug, and Brigette Lundy-Paine plays Sam’s sister, Casey.
In season two, Elsa and Doug faced the aftermath of their marriage crisis and Casey tried...
Atypical, from Sony Pictures TV, is a coming of age story that follows Sam (played by Keir Gilchrist), an 18-year-old on the autism spectrum as he searches for love and independence. While Sam is on his funny and emotional journey of self-discovery, the rest of his family must grapple with change in their own lives as they all struggle with the central theme: what does it really mean to be normal? Jennifer Jason Leigh stars as his mother, Elsa, who is on her own journey of self-discovery, Michael Rapaport plays his father, Doug, and Brigette Lundy-Paine plays Sam’s sister, Casey.
In season two, Elsa and Doug faced the aftermath of their marriage crisis and Casey tried...
- 4/23/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Atypical creator Robia Rashid has signed a substantial new three-year overall deal with Sony Pictures TV, the studio behind the Netflix series.
Rashid, who has been at Sony TV since 2013, serves as executive producer and showrunner on her acclaimed Netflix series Atypical, starring Jennifer Jason Leigh, Keir Gilchrist, Brigette Lundy-Paine, and Michael Rapaport. Under the pact, which I hear is in the seven figures, she’ll continue her work on the show, which is currently in production on the third season, as well as develop new series projects. Rashid executive produces Atypical with Mary Rohlich.
Atypical, which has been hailed for its depiction of autism, on Tuesday was nominated for a Peabody Award. For the series, Rashid also received the WGA West Evan Somers Memorial Award, which honors individuals who are showcasing the disability narrative. Additionally, AutFest 2018 honored Atypical with its Spotlight Award.
Rashid got her start on the...
Rashid, who has been at Sony TV since 2013, serves as executive producer and showrunner on her acclaimed Netflix series Atypical, starring Jennifer Jason Leigh, Keir Gilchrist, Brigette Lundy-Paine, and Michael Rapaport. Under the pact, which I hear is in the seven figures, she’ll continue her work on the show, which is currently in production on the third season, as well as develop new series projects. Rashid executive produces Atypical with Mary Rohlich.
Atypical, which has been hailed for its depiction of autism, on Tuesday was nominated for a Peabody Award. For the series, Rashid also received the WGA West Evan Somers Memorial Award, which honors individuals who are showcasing the disability narrative. Additionally, AutFest 2018 honored Atypical with its Spotlight Award.
Rashid got her start on the...
- 4/10/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Oscilloscope Laboratories, the production and distribution company founded by Adam Yauch of Beastie Boys, has picked up the North American rights to a pair of documentaries: Wrestle, the Suzannah Herbert- and Lauren Belfer-directed film about high school wrestlers, and The Proposal, visual artist and writer Jill Magid’s directorial debut doc, which premiered at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival. Both will get a theatrical release sometime this year.
Wrestle follows four members of a wrestling team — Jailen, Jamario, Teague, and Jaquan — at Huntsville’s J.O. Johnson High School, a longstanding entry on Alabama’s list of failing schools. Captured during the course of the team’s final season, the teammates each face challenges far beyond a shot at the state championship: splintered family lives, drug use, teenage pregnancy, mental health struggles and run-ins with the law threaten to derail their success on the mat and their futures.
Wrestle follows four members of a wrestling team — Jailen, Jamario, Teague, and Jaquan — at Huntsville’s J.O. Johnson High School, a longstanding entry on Alabama’s list of failing schools. Captured during the course of the team’s final season, the teammates each face challenges far beyond a shot at the state championship: splintered family lives, drug use, teenage pregnancy, mental health struggles and run-ins with the law threaten to derail their success on the mat and their futures.
- 1/7/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has renewed the half-hour dramedy “Atypical” for a third season.
The renewal comes less than two months after the launch of Season 2 in September. The third season will consist of 10 episodes just like Season 2, while the first season consisted of eight.
The series is a coming of age story that follows Sam (Keir Gilchrist), an 18-year-old on the autistic spectrum as he searches for love and independence. While Sam is on his funny and emotional journey of self-discovery, the rest of his family must grapple with change in their own lives as they all struggle with the central theme: what does it really mean to be normal?
“Atypical” also stars Jennifer Jason Leigh, Michael Rappaport, Brigette Luncy-Paine, Amy Okuda, Nik Dodani, and Jenna Boyd, though the returning cast for the third season has yet to be confirmed.
The series was created and is executive produced by Robia Rashid. Seth Gordon...
The renewal comes less than two months after the launch of Season 2 in September. The third season will consist of 10 episodes just like Season 2, while the first season consisted of eight.
The series is a coming of age story that follows Sam (Keir Gilchrist), an 18-year-old on the autistic spectrum as he searches for love and independence. While Sam is on his funny and emotional journey of self-discovery, the rest of his family must grapple with change in their own lives as they all struggle with the central theme: what does it really mean to be normal?
“Atypical” also stars Jennifer Jason Leigh, Michael Rappaport, Brigette Luncy-Paine, Amy Okuda, Nik Dodani, and Jenna Boyd, though the returning cast for the third season has yet to be confirmed.
The series was created and is executive produced by Robia Rashid. Seth Gordon...
- 10/24/2018
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has ordered a 10-episode third season of Atypical, its critically praised series from The Goldbergs writer/co-executive producer Robia Rashid and director/executive producer Seth Gordon. The renewal comes almost two and a half months after the release of the show’s second season.
Atypical, from Sony Pictures TV, is a coming of age story that follows Sam, an 18-year-old on the autistic spectrum as he searches for love and independence. While Sam is on his funny and emotional journey of self-discovery, the rest of his family must grapple with change in their own lives as they all struggle with the central theme: what does it really mean to be normal? Season two starred Keir Gilchrist (United States of Tara) as Sam, Jennifer Jason Leigh (The Hateful Eight) as his mother Elsa, Michael Rapaport (Justified) as his father Doug, along with Brigette Lundy-Paine (Margot vs. Lily), Amy Okuda (How to Get Away with Murder...
Atypical, from Sony Pictures TV, is a coming of age story that follows Sam, an 18-year-old on the autistic spectrum as he searches for love and independence. While Sam is on his funny and emotional journey of self-discovery, the rest of his family must grapple with change in their own lives as they all struggle with the central theme: what does it really mean to be normal? Season two starred Keir Gilchrist (United States of Tara) as Sam, Jennifer Jason Leigh (The Hateful Eight) as his mother Elsa, Michael Rapaport (Justified) as his father Doug, along with Brigette Lundy-Paine (Margot vs. Lily), Amy Okuda (How to Get Away with Murder...
- 10/24/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The second season of “Atypical,” which bows Sept. 7 on Netflix, features a number of actors on the autism spectrum in prominent recurring roles.
“We spent every day during post [production] on set asking what we can do better in season 2 to bring more voices from the autism community,” executive producer Mary Rohlich said at the Paley Fall Preview event in Los Angeles, Calif. Thursday.
The series, which was created by Robia Rashid and revolves around Sam Gardner (Keir Gilchrist), an 18 year-old with autism spectrum disorder, has been critically touted for its realistic and unflinching portrayal of not only what it’s like to be a high functioning autistic high schooler, but how that experience affects the daily lives of family members and loved ones. According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, about one out of every 68 children is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and, as a result, autism has...
“We spent every day during post [production] on set asking what we can do better in season 2 to bring more voices from the autism community,” executive producer Mary Rohlich said at the Paley Fall Preview event in Los Angeles, Calif. Thursday.
The series, which was created by Robia Rashid and revolves around Sam Gardner (Keir Gilchrist), an 18 year-old with autism spectrum disorder, has been critically touted for its realistic and unflinching portrayal of not only what it’s like to be a high functioning autistic high schooler, but how that experience affects the daily lives of family members and loved ones. According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, about one out of every 68 children is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and, as a result, autism has...
- 9/7/2018
- by Malina Saval
- Variety Film + TV
PaleyFest will kick off its 12th annual event this September, and it means we will be getting to see more from some of the biggest new series, as well as the hottest returning ones.
The line-up was unveiled by The Paley Center for Media on Thursday, and you can see the full line-up below.
September 6
Netflix’s Atypical and BoJack Horseman (7 pm)
Atypical: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Keir Gilchrist, Michael Rapaport, Brigette Lundy Paine and EPs Robia Rashid and Mary Rohlich
BoJack Horseman: Aaron Paul, Alison Brie, Paul F. Tompkins, creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg, production designer Lisa Hanawalt and supervising director Mike Hollingsworth
September 7
Hulu’s I Love You, America with Sarah Silverman, Castle Rock and The First (7 pm)
I Love You, America: Sarah Silverman
Castle Rock: Creator Sam Shaw
September 8
ABC’s The Kids Are Alright, The Rookie and A Million Little Things (1:30 pm)
The Kids Are Alright: Michael Cudlitz,...
The line-up was unveiled by The Paley Center for Media on Thursday, and you can see the full line-up below.
September 6
Netflix’s Atypical and BoJack Horseman (7 pm)
Atypical: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Keir Gilchrist, Michael Rapaport, Brigette Lundy Paine and EPs Robia Rashid and Mary Rohlich
BoJack Horseman: Aaron Paul, Alison Brie, Paul F. Tompkins, creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg, production designer Lisa Hanawalt and supervising director Mike Hollingsworth
September 7
Hulu’s I Love You, America with Sarah Silverman, Castle Rock and The First (7 pm)
I Love You, America: Sarah Silverman
Castle Rock: Creator Sam Shaw
September 8
ABC’s The Kids Are Alright, The Rookie and A Million Little Things (1:30 pm)
The Kids Are Alright: Michael Cudlitz,...
- 7/24/2018
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
ABC’s Rookie cop, The CW’s Charmed sisters and Fox’s Last Man Standing will be among the characters highlighted at this fall’s PaleyFest events.
The Paley Center for Media on Tuesday announced the lineup for its annual Fall TV Previews series, which will include panels and screenings for both new and returning shows.
Other freshman fare that will appear at PaleyFest includes ABC’s A Million Little Things, Hulu’s Castle Rock and Lifetime’s You.
The 12th annual event will take place Sept. 6-16 at the Paley Center’s Beverly Hills location. Tickets go on sale...
The Paley Center for Media on Tuesday announced the lineup for its annual Fall TV Previews series, which will include panels and screenings for both new and returning shows.
Other freshman fare that will appear at PaleyFest includes ABC’s A Million Little Things, Hulu’s Castle Rock and Lifetime’s You.
The 12th annual event will take place Sept. 6-16 at the Paley Center’s Beverly Hills location. Tickets go on sale...
- 7/24/2018
- TVLine.com
We are mere months away from Fall which can only mean one thing: it’s PaleyFest time! The Paley Center for Media unveiled the lineup for its 12th annual PaleyFest Fall TV Previews. The festival takes place Sept. 6-16 at the Paley Center’s Beverly Hills location.
The ten-day fest celebrates shows returning to the forthcoming Fall 2018 television season as well as giving audiences the first look at some of the most anticipated new shows. The fest will include premiere screenings and cast & creator discussions from ABC, CBS, The CW, Epix, Fox, History, Hulu, Lifetime, NBC, Netflix, and Telemundo.
The event kicks off on Sept. 6 with Netflix’s Atypical and BoJack Horseman and concludes Sept. 16 with the team from Telemundo’s Nicky Jam: El Ganador. Other shows heading to the fest include Castle Rock, I Love you, America with Sarah Silverman, Last Man Standing, The Neighborhood, The Kids Are Alright and more.
The ten-day fest celebrates shows returning to the forthcoming Fall 2018 television season as well as giving audiences the first look at some of the most anticipated new shows. The fest will include premiere screenings and cast & creator discussions from ABC, CBS, The CW, Epix, Fox, History, Hulu, Lifetime, NBC, Netflix, and Telemundo.
The event kicks off on Sept. 6 with Netflix’s Atypical and BoJack Horseman and concludes Sept. 16 with the team from Telemundo’s Nicky Jam: El Ganador. Other shows heading to the fest include Castle Rock, I Love you, America with Sarah Silverman, Last Man Standing, The Neighborhood, The Kids Are Alright and more.
- 7/24/2018
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Sony Pictures Entertainment, ABC’s The Good Doctor, Netflix’s Atypical, and several filmmakers were honored for their contributions to autism awareness “From Spectrum to Screen” by the Autism Society of America at the 2nd Annual AutFest International Film Festival (April 28-29), held at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills.
Ed Asner at 2nd Annual AutFest Film Festival
Credit/Copyright: Mathew Imaging
AutFest screened over 16 feature films, shorts and television programs that promote autism awareness and/or are made by autistic filmmakers.
Seven-time Emmy winner and autism advocate Ed Asner presented Sony Pictures Entertainment with the AutFest Visionary Award, bestowed upon Jeff Frost, President of Sony Pictures Television Studios, and Co-Presidents of Sony Pictures Television Chris Parnell and Jason Clodfelter at the festival’s closing reception. ABC’s The Good Doctor and Netflix’s Atypical received Spotlight Awards, honored for their exceptional portrayal of autism in a positive light...
Ed Asner at 2nd Annual AutFest Film Festival
Credit/Copyright: Mathew Imaging
AutFest screened over 16 feature films, shorts and television programs that promote autism awareness and/or are made by autistic filmmakers.
Seven-time Emmy winner and autism advocate Ed Asner presented Sony Pictures Entertainment with the AutFest Visionary Award, bestowed upon Jeff Frost, President of Sony Pictures Television Studios, and Co-Presidents of Sony Pictures Television Chris Parnell and Jason Clodfelter at the festival’s closing reception. ABC’s The Good Doctor and Netflix’s Atypical received Spotlight Awards, honored for their exceptional portrayal of autism in a positive light...
- 5/3/2018
- Look to the Stars
AutFest International Film Festival announced its official program selections for its second annual film festival celebrating autism awareness “From Spectrum to Screen.”
Presented by The Autism Society, AutFest will screen over 16 feature films, short films and television programs that promote autism awareness and/or are made by autistic filmmakers. As previously announced, AutFest will also honor Netflix’s hit show “Atypical” and ABC’s “The Good Doctor” with Spotlight Awards for their special portrayal of lead characters who are on the autistic spectrum. The Visionary Award will be presented to Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Jeff Frost, President of Sony Pictures Television Studios, and Co-Presidents of Sony Pictures Television Chris Parnell and Jason Clodfelter. AutFest takes place Saturday, April 28 – Sunday, April 28, 2018 at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills, CA.
The 2nd Annual AutFest International Film Festival is proud to present the following features, shorts and television programs to play in its 2018 program.
Presented by The Autism Society, AutFest will screen over 16 feature films, short films and television programs that promote autism awareness and/or are made by autistic filmmakers. As previously announced, AutFest will also honor Netflix’s hit show “Atypical” and ABC’s “The Good Doctor” with Spotlight Awards for their special portrayal of lead characters who are on the autistic spectrum. The Visionary Award will be presented to Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Jeff Frost, President of Sony Pictures Television Studios, and Co-Presidents of Sony Pictures Television Chris Parnell and Jason Clodfelter. AutFest takes place Saturday, April 28 – Sunday, April 28, 2018 at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills, CA.
The 2nd Annual AutFest International Film Festival is proud to present the following features, shorts and television programs to play in its 2018 program.
- 4/27/2018
- Look to the Stars
Netflix has announced the release date for its new comedy series “Atypical,” a series about an 18-year-old boy on the autism spectrum who’s learning to navigate life. The announcement came with a clip from its premiere episode, and parents of teenagers will relate.
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Jennifer Jason Leigh (“The Hateful Eight”) and Keir Gilchrist (“It’s Kind of a Funny Story”) play the mother and son duo in this heartfelt coming-of-age story that unfolds from the point-of-view of Sam (Keir Gilchrist).
According to the summary provided by Netflix, “Sam decides it is time to go on a date, find a girlfriend and hopefully love, a journey that sets Sam’s mother, Elsa (played by Jason Leigh), on her own life-changing path as her son seeks more independence. Sam’s entire family must adjust to change, all...
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Jennifer Jason Leigh (“The Hateful Eight”) and Keir Gilchrist (“It’s Kind of a Funny Story”) play the mother and son duo in this heartfelt coming-of-age story that unfolds from the point-of-view of Sam (Keir Gilchrist).
According to the summary provided by Netflix, “Sam decides it is time to go on a date, find a girlfriend and hopefully love, a journey that sets Sam’s mother, Elsa (played by Jason Leigh), on her own life-changing path as her son seeks more independence. Sam’s entire family must adjust to change, all...
- 6/19/2017
- by Gabrielle Kiss
- Indiewire
ABC has given a script commitment plus penalty to a single-camera comedy from The Comedians co-creator/executive producer Ben Wexler and Seth Gordon & Mary Rohlich’s Exhibit A. Sony TV, where Exhibit A has a deal, is the studio. Written by Wexler, the untitled project centers on a recently-widowed 60-something guy who teams up with an entrepreneurial 20-something girl to "monetize" his biggest asset — the single-family brownstone he used to share with his wife — renting…...
- 11/11/2016
- Deadline TV
Netflix has ordered the Atypical TV show to series. The coming of age comedy from Robia Rashid and Seth Gordon stars Jennifer Jason Leigh, Keir Gilchrist, and Michael Rapaport. Gordon is directing the premiere. He executive produces with Rashid and Mary Rohlich. Leigh is producing.Atypical follows Sam (Gilchrist) -- an 18 year-old on the autism spectrum -- as he seeks love and asserts his independence. Leigh plays his mother, Elsa, who is on a journey of her own. Rapaport has been cast as Sam's dad, Doug. The cast also includes Brigette Lundy-Paine and Amy Okuda.Read More…...
- 10/18/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
CEO Brian O’Shea has announced that his team will begin international sales on the Croisette this week on the highly regarded Sundance documentary.
Clay Tweel’s film centres on the life of former NFL defensive back and New Orleans hero Steve Gleason, who made a big decision when he was diagnosed with Als and given a few years to live.
Amazon Studios holds Us theatrical, Tvod and Svod rights to Gleason and will release the documentary theatrically this summer in partnership with Open Road Films.
Seth Gordon, Kimi Culp, Scott Fujita, Tom Lavia, Kevin Lake, Mary Rohlich and Thomas McEachin produce Gleason. Mark Shapiro and Will Staeger are executive producers.
The film was financed by Img Films, a division of the sports agency, along with a large group of donors and supporters surrounding Team Gleason, including executive producer Paul Varisco and New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees. Microsoft and Go Pro also supported the project.
Clay Tweel’s film centres on the life of former NFL defensive back and New Orleans hero Steve Gleason, who made a big decision when he was diagnosed with Als and given a few years to live.
Amazon Studios holds Us theatrical, Tvod and Svod rights to Gleason and will release the documentary theatrically this summer in partnership with Open Road Films.
Seth Gordon, Kimi Culp, Scott Fujita, Tom Lavia, Kevin Lake, Mary Rohlich and Thomas McEachin produce Gleason. Mark Shapiro and Will Staeger are executive producers.
The film was financed by Img Films, a division of the sports agency, along with a large group of donors and supporters surrounding Team Gleason, including executive producer Paul Varisco and New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees. Microsoft and Go Pro also supported the project.
- 5/6/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: The 3D printing movement behind the computerized creation of everything from human organs to weapons is the subject of Netflix original documentary Print The Legend, which Netflix will release in theaters and via streaming this month. Co-directors Luiz Lopez and J. Clay Tweel and producer Seth Gordon (King of Kong, Horrible Bosses, The Identity Thief) nabbed a SXSW Special Jury Recognition Award for Editing & Storytelling this year for Print The Legend, which examines the visionaries spearheading the 21st century manufacturing movement, from start-ups like MakerBot and Formlabs to industry big leaguers Stratasys and 3D Systems. It also profiles controversial figures like Cody Wilson, the tech anarchist who was named “one of the most dangerous people in the world” when he released plans for 3D printing guns online last year.
Print The Legend is produced by Steven Klein and Chad Troutwine. Executive producers are Walter Kortschak and Mary Rohlich, and Andrew Kortschak is co-producer.
Print The Legend is produced by Steven Klein and Chad Troutwine. Executive producers are Walter Kortschak and Mary Rohlich, and Andrew Kortschak is co-producer.
- 9/11/2014
- by Jen Yamato
- Deadline
An ensemble single-camera comedy pitch by up-and-coming writer Barry Schwartz, Sony TV and studio-based producers Greg Malins and Seth Gordon has sold to Fox. Written by Schwartz with Malins supervising/showrunning, The Worst Best Thing is described as an edgy, docu-style comedy about three couples — two with new babies and one who’s expecting — who have known each other since grade school and are very angry at all the people who lied to them about how “wonderful and beautiful” having babies is. It is almost never those things. But the few amazing moments that are make up for almost all of it. Malins is executive producing with Gordon through his Exhibit A where the project was shepherded by head of development Mary Rohlich. This marks Wme-repped Malins’ second sale this season, along with comedy Half at NBC. Gordon, repped by Wme, Brillstein Entertainment and Sloane, Offer, recently sold Marry Me...
- 9/10/2013
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Horrible Bosses director Seth Gordon has set up two more hourlong projects, Run Black at Fox and Bar Scene at NBC. Both are produced by Sony Pictures TV, where Gordon and his Exhibit A are under an overall deal. Run Black is being written by former Criminal Minds showrunner Simon Mirren, who also has a deal at Sony TV. It centers on a brilliant and dangerous prisoner who is given a chance to reduce his sentence when the FBI recruits him to partner up with a book-smart but painfully naive agent to infiltrate and dismantle a criminal empire on the outside. Mirren and Gordon executive produce, with Gordon possibly directing. NBC’s Bar Scene, from writers/exec producers Chris Alberghini and Mike Chessler (90210), is based on the life of Jackie Davis, who is a series co-creator. It is about a team of misfit lawyers who start their own practice. Davis’ sister,...
- 11/6/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Horrible Bosses director Seth Gordon has signed a two-year overall deal with Sony Pictures Television. Gordon already has an existing relationship with the TV studio — he is the co-creator/executive producer of the Sony/Happy Madison-produced Fox comedy series Breaking In, which was recently renewed for a second season. Gordon directed 3 of the 7 episodes from the series’ first season, including the pilot and the season finale. Gordon, who co-created Breaking In with writer Adam F. Goldberg, will continue to serve as an executive producer on the Christian Slater-starring comedy in season 2 while also developing new projects for Sony TV. Additionally, Gordon is reuniting with Goldberg and Happy Madison. He has come on board to direct the untitled 1980s family comedy Goldberg has in development at Fox with Happy Madison and Sony TV producing. Separate from the Sony deal, Gordon has named Mary Rohlich his development executive. In TV, Gordon...
- 9/28/2011
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
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