Most actors start with menial roles, often uncredited. Once they have a few jobs under their belts, they choose a path of movies or TV shows.
Sometimes both.
Adam Sandler has made a name for himself as a low-key celebrity loyal to his friends.
His unique slapstick humor appeals to a wide range of ages, making him a family-friendly actor with a dark side.
His first TV appearance was as an extra in The Cosby Show. He's also been in shows like The King of Queens and Kevin Can Wait featuring Kevin James, The Chris Rock Show, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
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Since launching his movie career, Sandler has also started his own production company and has a string of actors in his movies.
You can expect to see at least one or more of the same names in any film. He often has his real-life wife,...
Sometimes both.
Adam Sandler has made a name for himself as a low-key celebrity loyal to his friends.
His unique slapstick humor appeals to a wide range of ages, making him a family-friendly actor with a dark side.
His first TV appearance was as an extra in The Cosby Show. He's also been in shows like The King of Queens and Kevin Can Wait featuring Kevin James, The Chris Rock Show, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
Essential Viewing: 11 Elisabeth Moss Movies & TV Shows You Must See
Since launching his movie career, Sandler has also started his own production company and has a string of actors in his movies.
You can expect to see at least one or more of the same names in any film. He often has his real-life wife,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Sara Trimble
- TVfanatic
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The world’s best tennis players are about to hit the clay at the 2024 French Open. With January’s Australian Open already five months behind us,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Oscar Hartzog
- Rollingstone.com
Netflix released over a dozen stand-up specials in the second half of last year and Matt Rife was the most-watched.
Matt Rife: Natural Selection, which was released in November, was watched for 13.5M hours. This was above specials from the likes of Shane Gillis, Tom Segura and Mike Birbiglia as well as Ricky Gervais, Trevor Noah and Dave Chappelle (although the latter three launched theirs very late in December).
On the back of that special, Rife has been signed up for two further specials and is now developing a sitcom at the streamer.
Netflix has dominated the stand-up scene for some time now and recently launched the second iteration of its Netflix Is A Joke festival, where it had many of the biggest names in comedy across LA for two weeks.
The streamer is starting to find itself with some competition after Hulu announced it was going to compete with the rival streamer for specials.
Matt Rife: Natural Selection, which was released in November, was watched for 13.5M hours. This was above specials from the likes of Shane Gillis, Tom Segura and Mike Birbiglia as well as Ricky Gervais, Trevor Noah and Dave Chappelle (although the latter three launched theirs very late in December).
On the back of that special, Rife has been signed up for two further specials and is now developing a sitcom at the streamer.
Netflix has dominated the stand-up scene for some time now and recently launched the second iteration of its Netflix Is A Joke festival, where it had many of the biggest names in comedy across LA for two weeks.
The streamer is starting to find itself with some competition after Hulu announced it was going to compete with the rival streamer for specials.
- 5/23/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Airing from 2005 to 2013, NBC’s The Office has become one of the most beloved sitcoms not only on the network, but rather in the overall TV shows’ history. Millions of fans around the world constantly revise the adventures of the Dunder Mifflin employees.
However, few of them know that, back in 2010, NBC released a similar show about the hilarious office workers and the difficulties of managing them. Some Reddit users still hail it and complain about its rapid conclusion after one 22-episode season.
The series’ plot revolves around Todd Dempsy, an executive manager at Mid American Novelties, a company that sells novelty items of various degrees of uselessness. His calm life is turned upside down when he’s relocated to India to run an outsourced call center.
There Todd realizes that the employees are completely unaware of American popular culture, while he himself struggles to get used to Indian one.
However, few of them know that, back in 2010, NBC released a similar show about the hilarious office workers and the difficulties of managing them. Some Reddit users still hail it and complain about its rapid conclusion after one 22-episode season.
The series’ plot revolves around Todd Dempsy, an executive manager at Mid American Novelties, a company that sells novelty items of various degrees of uselessness. His calm life is turned upside down when he’s relocated to India to run an outsourced call center.
There Todd realizes that the employees are completely unaware of American popular culture, while he himself struggles to get used to Indian one.
- 5/23/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
The new Netflix streaming comedy Tires is in the vein of single-camera sitcoms from Greg Daniels or Michael Schur. Yet, Tires is far from being on par with The Office or Parks and Recreation. In fact, this will probably be the first and last time the new Shane Gillis comedy is mentioned in the same breath as those classic sitcoms.
That’s because Tires is a poor imitation of those workplace comedies. At its worst, the new sitcom can be tedious, grating, and painfully unfunny. At its best, the series is something you have on in the background—a harmless, politically incorrect excursion. Yes, the jokes are on the hapless and clueless characters. However, that doesn’t make it good or mean its heart is in the right place.
Shane Gillis in Tires (2024) | Image via Netflix
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That’s because Tires is a poor imitation of those workplace comedies. At its worst, the new sitcom can be tedious, grating, and painfully unfunny. At its best, the series is something you have on in the background—a harmless, politically incorrect excursion. Yes, the jokes are on the hapless and clueless characters. However, that doesn’t make it good or mean its heart is in the right place.
Shane Gillis in Tires (2024) | Image via Netflix
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- 5/23/2024
- by M.N. Miller
- FandomWire
When you think about shows that have gone off the rails, Riverdale, Dexter, Game of Thrones, How I Met Your Mother, or Glee usually come to mind.
The majority of the time, it isn't enjoyable. The digression can make for poor television.
However, there are certain cases where it makes TV gold.
Creating Uniqueness
Keeping an audience interested and on the edge of their seats can be challenging.
We want to be enthralled, but that comes with the fact that doing this means changing plots, characters, or many other factors.
Going off the rails does not always have to be a negative thing.
Community, for example, started as a traditional sitcom, but its ever-evolving nature created a cult classic and a truly entertaining hit that never became stagnant.
And then there's The Leftovers, a drama that significantly changed after its first season.
Critics thought it was too sad, and while still containing those moments,...
The majority of the time, it isn't enjoyable. The digression can make for poor television.
However, there are certain cases where it makes TV gold.
Creating Uniqueness
Keeping an audience interested and on the edge of their seats can be challenging.
We want to be enthralled, but that comes with the fact that doing this means changing plots, characters, or many other factors.
Going off the rails does not always have to be a negative thing.
Community, for example, started as a traditional sitcom, but its ever-evolving nature created a cult classic and a truly entertaining hit that never became stagnant.
And then there's The Leftovers, a drama that significantly changed after its first season.
Critics thought it was too sad, and while still containing those moments,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Eve Pierpont
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: Peacock’s new comedy series Laid is rounding out its cast with 8 guest stars: Andre Hyland (Barry), Olivia Holt (Totally Killer), David Denman (The Office), Finneas O’Connell (Academy Award and Grammy Winning Singer/Songwriter), Chloe Fineman (SNL), Indya Moore (Pose), Ettore “Big E” Ewen (WWE Superstar) and John Early (Would it Kill You to Laugh).
Laid is executive produced by Stephanie Hsu, who also stars alongside Zosia Mamet, Michael Angarano and Tommy Martinez.
Laid follows a woman who finds out her former lovers are dying in unusual ways and must go back through her sex timeline to confront her past to move forward. It’s described as a f*cked-up rom-com where the answer to “Why can’t I find love, is there something wrong with me?” is a resounding: “Yes, there is. The problem is definitely you.”
The series is written and executive produced by Nahnatchka Khan and Sally Bradford McKenna (Son of Zorn). Also executive producing are John Davis and John Fox for Davis Entertainment; Jennifer Carreras for Fierce Baby; Marieke Hardy, Kirsty Fisher, and Liz Watts for Porchlight Films; and All3Media International.
Laid hails from Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, and is based on the Australian series of the same name created by Marieke Hardy and Kirsty Fisher and produced by Liz Watts.
Denman is represented by UTA and Berwick & Kovacik management; Early is represented by UTA and Rise management; Ewen is represented by Buchwald and Bad Toro management; Fineman is represented by CAA and Nicole Garcia Management; Holt is represented by WME and Entertainment 360; Hyland is represented by Mosaic management and Jackoway Austen Tyerman Wertheimer; Moore is represented by CAA, Stride Management, and Del Shaw; O’Connell is represented by WME.
Laid is executive produced by Stephanie Hsu, who also stars alongside Zosia Mamet, Michael Angarano and Tommy Martinez.
Laid follows a woman who finds out her former lovers are dying in unusual ways and must go back through her sex timeline to confront her past to move forward. It’s described as a f*cked-up rom-com where the answer to “Why can’t I find love, is there something wrong with me?” is a resounding: “Yes, there is. The problem is definitely you.”
The series is written and executive produced by Nahnatchka Khan and Sally Bradford McKenna (Son of Zorn). Also executive producing are John Davis and John Fox for Davis Entertainment; Jennifer Carreras for Fierce Baby; Marieke Hardy, Kirsty Fisher, and Liz Watts for Porchlight Films; and All3Media International.
Laid hails from Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, and is based on the Australian series of the same name created by Marieke Hardy and Kirsty Fisher and produced by Liz Watts.
Denman is represented by UTA and Berwick & Kovacik management; Early is represented by UTA and Rise management; Ewen is represented by Buchwald and Bad Toro management; Fineman is represented by CAA and Nicole Garcia Management; Holt is represented by WME and Entertainment 360; Hyland is represented by Mosaic management and Jackoway Austen Tyerman Wertheimer; Moore is represented by CAA, Stride Management, and Del Shaw; O’Connell is represented by WME.
- 5/22/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Some folks prefer to spend their TV hours soaking up procedural dramas.
Others prefer a soapy historical fiction.
As for me, I will die on the hill that the mockumentary-style sitcom is the best genre on television.
There's no way to discuss every masterpiece, so we'll focus on a few examples of mockumentary shows.
Why do they work?
Let me count the ways. First, it's the absence of the fourth wall for me.
There's something special about creating a universe with characters and ever-so-slightly unrealistic situations and making your audience feel like they're part of it.
Take The Office, for example. When Jim looks directly into the camera after Michael or someone says something absurd, we get to be in on the joke.
Instead of being spectators stuck on the other side of the screen, it's like we're transported into the bullpen, nodding in understanding as Jim stares down the lens.
Others prefer a soapy historical fiction.
As for me, I will die on the hill that the mockumentary-style sitcom is the best genre on television.
There's no way to discuss every masterpiece, so we'll focus on a few examples of mockumentary shows.
Why do they work?
Let me count the ways. First, it's the absence of the fourth wall for me.
There's something special about creating a universe with characters and ever-so-slightly unrealistic situations and making your audience feel like they're part of it.
Take The Office, for example. When Jim looks directly into the camera after Michael or someone says something absurd, we get to be in on the joke.
Instead of being spectators stuck on the other side of the screen, it's like we're transported into the bullpen, nodding in understanding as Jim stares down the lens.
- 5/22/2024
- by Haley Whitmire White
- TVfanatic
Peacock has given the green light to a new The Office follow-up series, set to be another mockumentary but with a fresh setting—a historic Midwestern newspaper. According to details recently revealed, this new project is not a reboot or spin-off but exists within the same universe as the original The Office. The official logline states: The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch is in search of a new subject when they discover a dying historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it with volunteer reporters. Heading the cast will be Domhnall Gleeson, known for his work
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- 5/22/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Everyone knows that CBS is America's most watched network, and it's home to many extremely popular long-running shows. The example that we all know for sure is The Big Bang Theory, and of course, how can we live without NCIS, right?
But before they became the most popular shows in the world, there were many other amazingly crafted projects on CBS – the ones that are still considered genre-defining or groundbreaking pieces of television.
Here are 5 old but gold shows you need to watch right now to feel the brilliance of days gone by.
1. Magnum, P.I. (1980)
Missed Tom Selleck's mustache? Well, time to check out the young version of it. In Magnum, P.I., the actor plays Detective Thomas Sullivan, a former Navy lieutenant and Vietnam Special Forces veteran who resigned his commission at the age of thirty-three. The main reason? To move to Hawaii and live the life he never had when he was younger.
But before they became the most popular shows in the world, there were many other amazingly crafted projects on CBS – the ones that are still considered genre-defining or groundbreaking pieces of television.
Here are 5 old but gold shows you need to watch right now to feel the brilliance of days gone by.
1. Magnum, P.I. (1980)
Missed Tom Selleck's mustache? Well, time to check out the young version of it. In Magnum, P.I., the actor plays Detective Thomas Sullivan, a former Navy lieutenant and Vietnam Special Forces veteran who resigned his commission at the age of thirty-three. The main reason? To move to Hawaii and live the life he never had when he was younger.
- 5/22/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
There's nothing like a good sitcom after a long day of hard work. No matter how tired or upset you are, there are some shows that can make all your worries go away in just a few episodes, and for that they're considered truly iconic. It just so happens that a good portion of them come from NBC.
So, if you thought NBC was only a home for dark and gritty procedural franchises, check out the list of shows below to remind yourself how many other shows the network has released, Law & Order and One Chicago aside.
Cheers (1982-1993)
The classic bar-centric sitcom that followed a bartender and his friends and co-workers could have been canceled in 1982. The show failed to impress viewers from the start, but later redeemed itself to become one of the most popular and highly rated television shows of all time. Thanks to NBC, it survived to air 11 more seasons.
So, if you thought NBC was only a home for dark and gritty procedural franchises, check out the list of shows below to remind yourself how many other shows the network has released, Law & Order and One Chicago aside.
Cheers (1982-1993)
The classic bar-centric sitcom that followed a bartender and his friends and co-workers could have been canceled in 1982. The show failed to impress viewers from the start, but later redeemed itself to become one of the most popular and highly rated television shows of all time. Thanks to NBC, it survived to air 11 more seasons.
- 5/21/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
NBCUniversal’s streamer managed to hold onto a majority of viewers who signed up to watch its exclusive NFL Wild Card game, but a price increase could change the equation.
The Olympic lights will be shining brightly on Peacock this summer! The streaming service from NBCUniversal is slated to broadcast every single event of the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris, offering the most comprehensive coverage to ever surround the games. The bookkeepers at Comcast shrewdly decided to increase the price of Peacock just days before the start of the Olympics, but new data from Parrot Analytics shows that plan could be quite risky unless Peacock executes the maneuver perfectly.
Key Details: Peacock is seen as a good value by customers now, but must ensure that perception survives its price hike to keep viewers who sign up for the Olympics subscribed. Both Peacock plans will rise in price by $2 per month starting in July.
The Olympic lights will be shining brightly on Peacock this summer! The streaming service from NBCUniversal is slated to broadcast every single event of the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris, offering the most comprehensive coverage to ever surround the games. The bookkeepers at Comcast shrewdly decided to increase the price of Peacock just days before the start of the Olympics, but new data from Parrot Analytics shows that plan could be quite risky unless Peacock executes the maneuver perfectly.
Key Details: Peacock is seen as a good value by customers now, but must ensure that perception survives its price hike to keep viewers who sign up for the Olympics subscribed. Both Peacock plans will rise in price by $2 per month starting in July.
- 5/21/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
From the truly iconic Curb Your Enthusiasm to Veep, HBO has always had a taste for a good comedy, but still fails to get the right image of a channel in the eyes of the audience. In people's minds, as the home of The Sopranos, Succession, Game of Thrones and Euphoria, HBO will forever remain a dark channel with nothing to laugh about.
Granted, the comedies that HBO produces are also full of sarcasm and dark humor, but they're still just as entertaining and hilarious as CBS's family-friendly sitcoms. Hopefully, with this new project that combines some legendary names in the sitcom field, the network will attract even more people looking for a good laugh.
What Is HBO’s New Steve Carell Show?
As of today, the details of what the final product will look like are very vague. The executives are keeping the potential audience in the dark about most things,...
Granted, the comedies that HBO produces are also full of sarcasm and dark humor, but they're still just as entertaining and hilarious as CBS's family-friendly sitcoms. Hopefully, with this new project that combines some legendary names in the sitcom field, the network will attract even more people looking for a good laugh.
What Is HBO’s New Steve Carell Show?
As of today, the details of what the final product will look like are very vague. The executives are keeping the potential audience in the dark about most things,...
- 5/21/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
Steve Carell has been responsible for some of the funniest characters on the big and small screen this century. Brick Tamland in Anchorman, Michael Scott in The Office, Gru in Despicable Me, Mark R. Naird in Space Force — the list goes on. Now, per THR's reporting, Carell is set to add another notch to his funnyman belt with a starring role in a new HBO comedy from Ted Lasso co-creator Bill Lawrence and Scrubs' Matt Tarses.
The victor of a multi-platform bidding war, HBO have ordered the as-yet-untitled show straight-to-series, with a 10-episode first season in development. Lawrence and Tarses, who are currently hard at work on Apple TV's upcoming Vince Vaughn comedy series Bad Monkey, are set to write the first episode of this show, a single-camera comedy set on a college campus that centres around the complicated relationship between an author (presumably Carell) and his daughter.
In a...
The victor of a multi-platform bidding war, HBO have ordered the as-yet-untitled show straight-to-series, with a 10-episode first season in development. Lawrence and Tarses, who are currently hard at work on Apple TV's upcoming Vince Vaughn comedy series Bad Monkey, are set to write the first episode of this show, a single-camera comedy set on a college campus that centres around the complicated relationship between an author (presumably Carell) and his daughter.
In a...
- 5/21/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - TV
David Schaal says his new movie 'Bermondsey Tales: Fall of the Roman Empire' is inspired by Guy Ritchie and Quentin Tarantino films.The British gangster movie is the feature film directorial debut of Michael Head and the 60-year-old actor is part of a stellar cast that includes John Hannah, Alan Ford, Maisie Smith, Adam Deacon, Linda Robson, Charlotte Kirk, Gary Webster, Charlie Clapham and more.David - who is best known for playing Jay's dad Terry Cartwright in comedy series 'The Inbetweeners' and warehouse manager Taffy in Ricky Gervais' mockumentary 'The Office' - says the gritty crime drama has the hallmarks of Ritchie's gangster films 'Snatch' and 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels' as well as the flashbacks and time jumping storytelling devices of Tarantino's 'Pulp Fiction' with a nod to Jonathan Glazer's 'Sexy Beast' as well.Speaking to Bang Showbiz,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Philip Hamilton
- Bang Showbiz
Stephen Merchant has revealed he has no plans for further episodes of The Outlaws after the incoming series three: more details here.
Stephen Merchant took the British comedy scene by storm in 2001 when he wrote and directed The Office with Ricky Gervais. Since then, they have collaborated on Extras, Life’s Too Short, An Idiot Abroad and feature film Cemetery Junction. He went on to forge a successful solo career, from stand up tour Hello Ladies and the American sitcom of the same name to his successful pivot into hour long crime comedy with The Outlaws, which returns for its third series next week.
Created by Merchant and Elgin James, the show follows a disparate group of people assigned to community service for various reasons which gradually reveal themselves.
Merchant himself plays the socially awkward lawyer Greg, Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning plays hardnosed supervisor Diane, Rhianne Barreto plays Oxford hopeful Rani,...
Stephen Merchant took the British comedy scene by storm in 2001 when he wrote and directed The Office with Ricky Gervais. Since then, they have collaborated on Extras, Life’s Too Short, An Idiot Abroad and feature film Cemetery Junction. He went on to forge a successful solo career, from stand up tour Hello Ladies and the American sitcom of the same name to his successful pivot into hour long crime comedy with The Outlaws, which returns for its third series next week.
Created by Merchant and Elgin James, the show follows a disparate group of people assigned to community service for various reasons which gradually reveal themselves.
Merchant himself plays the socially awkward lawyer Greg, Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning plays hardnosed supervisor Diane, Rhianne Barreto plays Oxford hopeful Rani,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Known for his stellar performance in the popular sitcom The Office, Steve Carell is officially returning to Television with a new HBO comedy show. The actor, celebrated for his comedic brilliance, will headline the new show from Ted Lasso co-creator Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses. Fans have expressed their excitement, reacting enthusiastically to the news of Carell’s upcoming project.
The Office | Credit: NBC
Steve Carell Joins a New HBO Comedy Show
Actor-comedian Steve Carell is set to lead a new untitled HBO single-camera comedy show, which received a straight-to-series order for 10 episodes amid a competitive bidding war among multiple platforms.
In addition to starring in the series, Carell is also producing the comedy show with Lawrence and Tarses. The show is set on a college campus and follows an author’s complicated relationship with his daughter.
Steve Carell | Credit: Eva Rinaldi/Wikimedia Commons
Bill Lawrence, the co-creator of the Emmy-winning series Ted Lasso,...
The Office | Credit: NBC
Steve Carell Joins a New HBO Comedy Show
Actor-comedian Steve Carell is set to lead a new untitled HBO single-camera comedy show, which received a straight-to-series order for 10 episodes amid a competitive bidding war among multiple platforms.
In addition to starring in the series, Carell is also producing the comedy show with Lawrence and Tarses. The show is set on a college campus and follows an author’s complicated relationship with his daughter.
Steve Carell | Credit: Eva Rinaldi/Wikimedia Commons
Bill Lawrence, the co-creator of the Emmy-winning series Ted Lasso,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Though Steve Carell has tried his best to work on great TV shows in recent years, he still can’t shake “The Office.” Sure, he’s made plenty of films and proven he’s a wonderful actor, but everytime he works on a new show, such as the Netflix comedy, “Space Force,” it’s always just a reminder that he was at his peak on “The Office.” Well, now he’s headed to HBO (a network synonymous with quality) to once again try to shake off that ‘Office’ smell.
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- 5/20/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
Steve Carell is heading to HBO.
The Oscar- and Emmy-nominated star of “The Office” has signed on to star in a new comedy series from creators Bill Lawrence (“Ted Lasso”) and Matt Tarses (“Scrubs”), Max announced Monday.
The untitled half-hour series, which received a 10-episode, straight-to-series order, will be set on a college campus and tell the story of an author’s complicated relationship with his daughter.
Lawrence, an Emmy winner, and Tarses, an Emmy nominee, will write the first episode and executive produce, along with Carell, Jeff Ingold, and Liza Katzer.
“The combination of Steve Carell and Bill Lawrence promises to be full of great laughs, warmth, and charm. We’re thrilled to be the home for this long overdue collaboration,” HBO & Max comedy EVP Amy Gravitt said in a statement.
“HBO has long been a standard bearer of quality TV. Getting to do a show there with Steve...
The Oscar- and Emmy-nominated star of “The Office” has signed on to star in a new comedy series from creators Bill Lawrence (“Ted Lasso”) and Matt Tarses (“Scrubs”), Max announced Monday.
The untitled half-hour series, which received a 10-episode, straight-to-series order, will be set on a college campus and tell the story of an author’s complicated relationship with his daughter.
Lawrence, an Emmy winner, and Tarses, an Emmy nominee, will write the first episode and executive produce, along with Carell, Jeff Ingold, and Liza Katzer.
“The combination of Steve Carell and Bill Lawrence promises to be full of great laughs, warmth, and charm. We’re thrilled to be the home for this long overdue collaboration,” HBO & Max comedy EVP Amy Gravitt said in a statement.
“HBO has long been a standard bearer of quality TV. Getting to do a show there with Steve...
- 5/20/2024
- by Liam Mathews
- Gold Derby
HBO has given out a straight-to-series order for a single-camera comedy series starring Steve Carell from Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses, Variety has learned.
The untitled, half-hour series has been given a 10 episode order. The official logline states that the show is “set on a college campus, centering on an author’s complicated relationship with his daughter.”
“HBO has long been a standard bearer of quality TV,” Lawrence said. “Getting to do a show there with Steve Carell is an immediate career highlight for Matt and me. Nothing can go wrong now.”
Lawrence and Tarses wrote the first episode of the series. Both serve as executive producers, with Carell also executive producing in addition to starring. Lawrence executive produces via Doozer Productions along with Jeff Ingold and Liza Katzer. Warner Bros. Television, where both Lawrence and Tarses are under overall deals, is the studio.
“We’re so excited to be...
The untitled, half-hour series has been given a 10 episode order. The official logline states that the show is “set on a college campus, centering on an author’s complicated relationship with his daughter.”
“HBO has long been a standard bearer of quality TV,” Lawrence said. “Getting to do a show there with Steve Carell is an immediate career highlight for Matt and me. Nothing can go wrong now.”
Lawrence and Tarses wrote the first episode of the series. Both serve as executive producers, with Carell also executive producing in addition to starring. Lawrence executive produces via Doozer Productions along with Jeff Ingold and Liza Katzer. Warner Bros. Television, where both Lawrence and Tarses are under overall deals, is the studio.
“We’re so excited to be...
- 5/20/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Steve Carell is headed to HBO.
The former star of The Office will lead the cast of an untitled single-camera comedy from Ted Lasso co-creator Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses (Scrubs). HBO has handed out a straight-to-series order of 10 episodes for the series, which had been the focus of a multiple-platform bidding war.
The comedy is set on a college campus and centers on an author’s complicated relationship with his daughter. Lawrence and Tarses, who previously collaborated on Scrubs and who are currently working on the Apple series Bad Monkey, will write the first episode.
“HBO has long been a standard bearer of quality TV. Getting to do a show there with Steve Carell is an immediate career highlight for Matt and me. Nothing can go wrong now,” Lawrence said.
The series hails from Warner Bros. Television, where Lawrence recently renewed his overall deal. Lawrence, Tarses and Carell will exec produce the comedy.
The former star of The Office will lead the cast of an untitled single-camera comedy from Ted Lasso co-creator Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses (Scrubs). HBO has handed out a straight-to-series order of 10 episodes for the series, which had been the focus of a multiple-platform bidding war.
The comedy is set on a college campus and centers on an author’s complicated relationship with his daughter. Lawrence and Tarses, who previously collaborated on Scrubs and who are currently working on the Apple series Bad Monkey, will write the first episode.
“HBO has long been a standard bearer of quality TV. Getting to do a show there with Steve Carell is an immediate career highlight for Matt and me. Nothing can go wrong now,” Lawrence said.
The series hails from Warner Bros. Television, where Lawrence recently renewed his overall deal. Lawrence, Tarses and Carell will exec produce the comedy.
- 5/20/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Stephen Merchant has revealed that The Outlaws Season 3 could be the comedy crime thriller’s swansong.
The creator of the BBC/Amazon hit said “never say never” on making more but “the problem at the moment is whenever I finish a project I feel a bit burned out and need to take some time away to regroup.”
He said there are no plans to make more Outlaws as it currently stands and he is instead preparing for a stand-up comedy tour and working on developing film scripts, along with exec producing Greg Daniels’ upcoming The Office spin-off.
“I think this series concludes in a very nice way and hopefully might bring a tear to the eye, so if it does then that would be great,” Merchant told Deadline in the days leading up to Season 3 premiere. “I am so pleased it’s run this long. I’ve enjoyed the cast,...
The creator of the BBC/Amazon hit said “never say never” on making more but “the problem at the moment is whenever I finish a project I feel a bit burned out and need to take some time away to regroup.”
He said there are no plans to make more Outlaws as it currently stands and he is instead preparing for a stand-up comedy tour and working on developing film scripts, along with exec producing Greg Daniels’ upcoming The Office spin-off.
“I think this series concludes in a very nice way and hopefully might bring a tear to the eye, so if it does then that would be great,” Merchant told Deadline in the days leading up to Season 3 premiere. “I am so pleased it’s run this long. I’ve enjoyed the cast,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
The highly acclaimed TV series The Office is set to make a return, but this time with a fresh twist. Greg Daniels and Michael Koman are bringing us back to the mockumentary world we all loved, but instead of a paper company in Scranton, we are transported to a dying historic Midwestern newspaper. This new setting promises to breathe new life into the franchise. A Fresh Perspective in the Same Universe The untitled project will capture the essence of The Office‘s unique storytelling style with an ensemble cast led by Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore. According to Peacock’s official synopsis,
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- 5/19/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
The announcement every The Office fan has been waiting for is finally here! Peacock has officially ordered a new mockumentary series set in the same universe as the beloved comedy. Helmed by Greg Daniels and Michael Koman, this spinoff promises to deliver fresh storylines while retaining the charm that made the original a hit. This untitled project will see Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore leading the ensemble cast. The show will start production in July and fans are buzzing with excitement over these new developments. A New Beginning The new series won’t be a reboot. Instead, it will focus on
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- 5/19/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
What’s even Hollywood without a dash of vendetta? Behind the scenes, conflicts and tensions can simmer, but perhaps none have reached the dramatic heights seen on the set of Transformers: Age of Extinction. The feud between director Michael Bay and actor T.J. Miller escalated to a great level, with whispers circulating that Miller’s character’s demise in the film was orchestrated as a result of Bay’s alleged pettiness.
A still from Transformers: Age of Extinction
Despite the undeniable success of the movie, the prospect of these two collaborators joining forces again seems dim, because of the lingering animosity between them.
What Really Happened Between Michael Bay and T.J. Miller During Transformers: Age of Extinction
To find the truth behind the clash between director Michael Bay and actor T.J. Miller, one has to travel back to the chaotic sets of Transformers 4. Rumors swirled that Miller and...
A still from Transformers: Age of Extinction
Despite the undeniable success of the movie, the prospect of these two collaborators joining forces again seems dim, because of the lingering animosity between them.
What Really Happened Between Michael Bay and T.J. Miller During Transformers: Age of Extinction
To find the truth behind the clash between director Michael Bay and actor T.J. Miller, one has to travel back to the chaotic sets of Transformers 4. Rumors swirled that Miller and...
- 5/19/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
From The Office sidekick to standup legend and a serial killer, the multitalented Stephen Merchant is impossible to pin down. He talks about cancel culture, why pubs are more interesting than outer space and hanging out with Christopher Walken
Stephen Merchant has always been obsessed by the idea of the ordinary man “thrust into extraordinary circumstance”. Since he was a kid in Bristol, the son of a plumber and a nursery nurse, those were the kinds of films he sought out and the stories he wrote, about normal people who experience something that “jolts them out of their life and gives them a way of reframing it”. He’s talking to me from his office in Nichols Canyon, LA, in a house once owned by Ellen DeGeneres, where he lives with his partner of seven years, actor Mircea Monroe. It’s early morning there, the white light offering shadows of shifting leaves,...
Stephen Merchant has always been obsessed by the idea of the ordinary man “thrust into extraordinary circumstance”. Since he was a kid in Bristol, the son of a plumber and a nursery nurse, those were the kinds of films he sought out and the stories he wrote, about normal people who experience something that “jolts them out of their life and gives them a way of reframing it”. He’s talking to me from his office in Nichols Canyon, LA, in a house once owned by Ellen DeGeneres, where he lives with his partner of seven years, actor Mircea Monroe. It’s early morning there, the white light offering shadows of shifting leaves,...
- 5/19/2024
- by Eva Wiseman
- The Guardian - Film News
10. Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005–2008)
An instant classic of an animated movie, Avatar: The Last Airbender has seen too many failed attempts at its live adaptations, but the original still stands unmatched.
In the world of Avatar, some people are able to bend the elements, and one chosen can bend all four of them — and this time, it’s a boy who must also save the world.
You can watch Avatar: The Last Airbender on Netflix and Apple TV.
9. House (2004–2012)
When it comes to fan favorite fictional sociopaths, few characters stand as popular as Dr. House (save for BBC’s Sherlock who famously did not have a perfect finale). The cynical and anti-social House is a brilliant medic who saves lives in cases his colleagues can’t crack, but he does it while being a massive thorn in their backs.
You can watch House on Netflix and Prime Video.
8. Parks and Recreation...
An instant classic of an animated movie, Avatar: The Last Airbender has seen too many failed attempts at its live adaptations, but the original still stands unmatched.
In the world of Avatar, some people are able to bend the elements, and one chosen can bend all four of them — and this time, it’s a boy who must also save the world.
You can watch Avatar: The Last Airbender on Netflix and Apple TV.
9. House (2004–2012)
When it comes to fan favorite fictional sociopaths, few characters stand as popular as Dr. House (save for BBC’s Sherlock who famously did not have a perfect finale). The cynical and anti-social House is a brilliant medic who saves lives in cases his colleagues can’t crack, but he does it while being a massive thorn in their backs.
You can watch House on Netflix and Prime Video.
8. Parks and Recreation...
- 5/18/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
The Voice often teams up with other TV shows and movies. This is a way to promote both of them to a wider audience. The singing competition show promotes other shows on NBC or films made by its parent companies. That happened on Monday night’s episode and many fans mocked the entire crossover event.
Here is what happened and why it creeped many fans out.
The Voice Has Crossover With The Movie If
Monday night, The Voice had a crossover with the new movie If. This was great timing as the film hit theaters this weekend and it reminded families watching the singing competition series that it was coming. However, while many fans want the show to remain family-friendly, this crossover freaked out many viewers.
If is a movie directed by John Krasinski (The Office) that stars Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool) as a man who works with “Imaginary Friends,” or “IFs” as they are known.
Here is what happened and why it creeped many fans out.
The Voice Has Crossover With The Movie If
Monday night, The Voice had a crossover with the new movie If. This was great timing as the film hit theaters this weekend and it reminded families watching the singing competition series that it was coming. However, while many fans want the show to remain family-friendly, this crossover freaked out many viewers.
If is a movie directed by John Krasinski (The Office) that stars Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool) as a man who works with “Imaginary Friends,” or “IFs” as they are known.
- 5/18/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
"The Office" is one of the greatest television comedies of all time, which is probably why it's still one of the most popular streaming titles (with rights previously costing $500 million) nearly a decade after it premiered on NBC. Despite a few rough seasons in the back half of the show's run, the series still stands tall as a pinnacle of small screen hilarity. Those low points came after showrunner/creator Greg Daniels left the series at the end of season four to focus on "Parks & Recreation," and they got worse after Michael Scott left Dunder Mifflin (something Steve Carell didn't exactly choose to do).
With both of those pillars of "The Office" gone, the writers struggled to fill the holes left in the show, both comedically and narratively, by making Andy Bernard (Ed Helms) the new manager and leaning more into the family drama of Jim (John Krasinski) and...
With both of those pillars of "The Office" gone, the writers struggled to fill the holes left in the show, both comedically and narratively, by making Andy Bernard (Ed Helms) the new manager and leaning more into the family drama of Jim (John Krasinski) and...
- 5/18/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Quick Answer: Stream Below Deck with a subscription to Peacock, or a live TV streaming service like fubo or DirecTV Stream.
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Below Deck Season 11 is about to make port with just a couple of episodes until the season finale. It’s been a dramatic season so far, as always, but you still have time to catch up before the finale airs on May 27. Below is a full guide on where to watch Below Deck online, including a couple of ways to stream Below Deck for free.
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Below Deck Season 11 is about to make port with just a couple of episodes until the season finale. It’s been a dramatic season so far, as always, but you still have time to catch up before the finale airs on May 27. Below is a full guide on where to watch Below Deck online, including a couple of ways to stream Below Deck for free.
- 5/17/2024
- by Oscar Hartzog
- Rollingstone.com
The one fatal mistake that most TV shows make is using TV cameos gratuitously. If the cameo doesn't mean something to the audience and the characters in the show, it's pointless, and little more than a random Stan Lee Appears gag.
On the other hand, too many shows have fallen into the trap of celebrity worship with their cameos.
Having cast members gawk and gape at their celebrity crush as if to reinforce the celebrity's prestige while doing nothing for the universe we enjoy is a waste of talent.
For this list of the top TV cameos worth celebrating, we will focus on iconic cameo appearances that gave the show some unforgettable moments that made TV history.
Seinfeld Cast, Curb Your Enthusiasm
What better way to give Seinfeld the better ending many feel it deserved than by bringing back the cast and the original set and doing a bit of self-parody?...
On the other hand, too many shows have fallen into the trap of celebrity worship with their cameos.
Having cast members gawk and gape at their celebrity crush as if to reinforce the celebrity's prestige while doing nothing for the universe we enjoy is a waste of talent.
For this list of the top TV cameos worth celebrating, we will focus on iconic cameo appearances that gave the show some unforgettable moments that made TV history.
Seinfeld Cast, Curb Your Enthusiasm
What better way to give Seinfeld the better ending many feel it deserved than by bringing back the cast and the original set and doing a bit of self-parody?...
- 5/17/2024
- by Michael Arangua
- TVfanatic
John Krasinski still can’t resist cracking up at The Office bloopers.
The actor, who played Jim Halpert, has been reminiscing about The Office on his If press tour, but a stop off at BBC Radio 1’s breakfast show had him creasing with laughter.
Presenter Greg James played Krasinski a clip of The Office cast corpsing during the filming of the Dinner Party episode in Season 4.
Michael Scott (Steve Carell) and Jan Levinson (Melora Hardin) are showing Halpert and Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer) around their condo.
Scott is particularly proud of his tiny, wall-mounted plasma TV, but the actors were unable to make it through the scene without laughing. Here’s the moment Krasinski watched it back:
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“I think this is one of the funniest physical jokes I’ve ever witnessed in my life, that the TV...
The actor, who played Jim Halpert, has been reminiscing about The Office on his If press tour, but a stop off at BBC Radio 1’s breakfast show had him creasing with laughter.
Presenter Greg James played Krasinski a clip of The Office cast corpsing during the filming of the Dinner Party episode in Season 4.
Michael Scott (Steve Carell) and Jan Levinson (Melora Hardin) are showing Halpert and Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer) around their condo.
Scott is particularly proud of his tiny, wall-mounted plasma TV, but the actors were unable to make it through the scene without laughing. Here’s the moment Krasinski watched it back:
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“I think this is one of the funniest physical jokes I’ve ever witnessed in my life, that the TV...
- 5/17/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
“She’s a little unpredictable,” Finneas says of his sister, Billie Eilish. “I say this with love, but I sit next to her during interviews, and I never know what she’s going to say. I really don’t.” We feel the same way. Eilish recently starred on Rolling Stone’s cover for her third time in just a few years, but she still managed to surprise us, taking Rs on a wild, deep dive into her new album, Hit Me Hard and Soft — her best work yet.
Across many...
Across many...
- 5/17/2024
- by Angie Martoccio
- Rollingstone.com
John Krasinski is finally admitting to taking a notable item from The Office set on his last day of filming.
The actor-director, who played Jim, recently stopped by Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey’s rewatch podcast Office Ladies to reminisce on NBC’s Emmy-winning comedy series.
During their conversation, Krasinski recalled one of his final moments filming the show, when “evil genius” creator Greg Daniels took the cast to shoot a scene at Poor Richard’s dive bar, one of the characters’ favorite spots. After filming several takes, the Quiet Place star remembered walking out of the set for the last time and seeing the show’s crew all gathered together.
“I’m choking up just talking about it, but then when you come back in and see your TV dad and all of your family waiting there and clapping, and [Greg] said, ‘That’s the end of The Office,’ I...
The actor-director, who played Jim, recently stopped by Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey’s rewatch podcast Office Ladies to reminisce on NBC’s Emmy-winning comedy series.
During their conversation, Krasinski recalled one of his final moments filming the show, when “evil genius” creator Greg Daniels took the cast to shoot a scene at Poor Richard’s dive bar, one of the characters’ favorite spots. After filming several takes, the Quiet Place star remembered walking out of the set for the last time and seeing the show’s crew all gathered together.
“I’m choking up just talking about it, but then when you come back in and see your TV dad and all of your family waiting there and clapping, and [Greg] said, ‘That’s the end of The Office,’ I...
- 5/17/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Wives know best.
John Krasinski’s wife, Emily Blunt, came up with the idea for a memorable golden moment between Jim Halpert (Krasinski) and Pam Beesley on The Office.
On the May 15 episode of the Office Ladies podcast, Jenna Fischer (aka Pam) revealed that Blunt was behind the idea that resulted in Jim surprising Pam with footage from the documentary team of their relationship.
Fischer reminded Krasinski that he was the one to pitch the idea that would “bring [Jim and Pam] back together” as the show closed out.
“I remember saying, ‘Greg [Daniels], we have to reveal what is in the teapot note before we end this show. People need to know this, but how do you do that?’ We couldn’t figure it out,” Fischer recalled.
“And I remember, clear as day, John, we were in the break room for some reason, and it was a Monday and you came in...
John Krasinski’s wife, Emily Blunt, came up with the idea for a memorable golden moment between Jim Halpert (Krasinski) and Pam Beesley on The Office.
On the May 15 episode of the Office Ladies podcast, Jenna Fischer (aka Pam) revealed that Blunt was behind the idea that resulted in Jim surprising Pam with footage from the documentary team of their relationship.
Fischer reminded Krasinski that he was the one to pitch the idea that would “bring [Jim and Pam] back together” as the show closed out.
“I remember saying, ‘Greg [Daniels], we have to reveal what is in the teapot note before we end this show. People need to know this, but how do you do that?’ We couldn’t figure it out,” Fischer recalled.
“And I remember, clear as day, John, we were in the break room for some reason, and it was a Monday and you came in...
- 5/17/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
If you had told me back in 2009 or so that one day the guy who played Jim on “The Office” was going to helm one of the most successful horror movie franchises of the 21st century, I would have first been very impressed to learn that time travel was real, then immediately questioned what sort of future you came from where this was a possibility. And yet, in 2018, John Krasinski did exactly that, joining forces with the creative duo of Bryan Woods and Scott Beck to deliver, “A Quiet Place.” Set in a world where mysterious creatures hunt
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- 5/16/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Although many believe that The Office perfectly captures the absurdity of what goes on in most offices every day, it's actually not that close to real life. But the more saturated and cartoonish the characters are, the more fun the show's creators can have with them. And The Office writers definitely took advantage of that.
Still, at the very end, the creators couldn't deny fans some of the most anticipated happily ever afters for the beloved couples. Jim and Pam, Michael and Holly, Dwight and Angela, and Phyllis and Bob all ended up in committed relationships. However, fans don't think that happiness will last for all of them.
Will Jim and Pam Stay Together?
Aside from the constantly unstable pairing of Ryan and Kelly, who will probably end up breaking up and getting back together every two months, fans on the r/DunderMifflin subreddit decided to test which couple would...
Still, at the very end, the creators couldn't deny fans some of the most anticipated happily ever afters for the beloved couples. Jim and Pam, Michael and Holly, Dwight and Angela, and Phyllis and Bob all ended up in committed relationships. However, fans don't think that happiness will last for all of them.
Will Jim and Pam Stay Together?
Aside from the constantly unstable pairing of Ryan and Kelly, who will probably end up breaking up and getting back together every two months, fans on the r/DunderMifflin subreddit decided to test which couple would...
- 5/16/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
John Krasinski and Rainn Wilson, beloved stars of the iconic sitcom The Office, surprised fans with an impromptu reunion on May 9th. The two actors, who played Jim Halpert and Dwight Schrute respectively, reunited backstage at CBS Mornings, much to the delight of their countless admirers. Sparking Joy for Office Fans Wilson shared the memorable moment on Instagram, captioning it, Look who I ran into behind the scenes at @cbsmornings! Krasinski also posted a similar photo, quipping in the caption, Soooo… I think I found my If, referencing his upcoming film. This unplanned reunion coincides with the recent buzz about
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- 5/16/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Cameron Diaz officially left Hollywood back in 2014, but she has seemingly changed her mind. Back in the day, the actress made her final appearance in a musical comedy film Annie where she starred alongside Jamie Foxx.
Ironically enough, Diaz’s first ever movie in 10 years will show her partnering once again with Foxx in Netflix’s upcoming spy action film.
Cameron Diaz’s big comeback to the screens will be featured in the streaming’s movie Back in Action. The title gives quite a big hint at the main plot twist as the movie follows two former CIA agents Emily and Matt who, after having left their careers beside, decide to start a family.
Realizing that their cover was suddenly blown, the characters are called back in action that roughly thwarted their plans.
Directed by the comedy genre’s expert Seth Gordon who helmed movies like Four Christmases and Horrible Bosses,...
Ironically enough, Diaz’s first ever movie in 10 years will show her partnering once again with Foxx in Netflix’s upcoming spy action film.
Cameron Diaz’s big comeback to the screens will be featured in the streaming’s movie Back in Action. The title gives quite a big hint at the main plot twist as the movie follows two former CIA agents Emily and Matt who, after having left their careers beside, decide to start a family.
Realizing that their cover was suddenly blown, the characters are called back in action that roughly thwarted their plans.
Directed by the comedy genre’s expert Seth Gordon who helmed movies like Four Christmases and Horrible Bosses,...
- 5/16/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
In spite of almost two decades having passed since the release of the first episode, The Office’s legacy still lives on in the hearts of its fans. One of their most favorite onscreen employees, the charming receptionist Pam Beesly steals the whole romantic line of the sitcom. However, the Pam actress, Jenna Fischer, seems to stay out of the spotlight now.
It may come as a surprise, but over the course of 11 years that have passed since The Office’s conclusion, Fischer has made a number of far cries from the role which made her a star, with some of the projects with our favorite Pam actress being enlisted below.
Her first post-Office role was the one in Owen Wilson and Zach Galifianakis’ dramedy titled Are You Here (2013). This movie was received quite poorly, and the critics were sure it was a shameful waste of the actors’ talents, including Fischer’s comedy potential.
It may come as a surprise, but over the course of 11 years that have passed since The Office’s conclusion, Fischer has made a number of far cries from the role which made her a star, with some of the projects with our favorite Pam actress being enlisted below.
Her first post-Office role was the one in Owen Wilson and Zach Galifianakis’ dramedy titled Are You Here (2013). This movie was received quite poorly, and the critics were sure it was a shameful waste of the actors’ talents, including Fischer’s comedy potential.
- 5/16/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Stephen King’s impact on the cinema industry is hard to overestimate, as the movies adapted from his brilliant novels have brought billions to the filmmakers. However, what if we try to imagine a biographical film about this writer and his creative process?
Here are 4 actors who could potentially play King in a biopic, according to Reddit.
1. Bill Hader
This actor is presumably the one who comes first in mind in this respect, as he doesn’t only look very much like the writer, but is also familiar with his horror universe as he played the adult Richie Tozier in It Chapter Two (2019).
“Hader would be perfect not just because of his looks, but because Sk is a genuinely funny guy Irl,” admits Redditor @thewoodlayer. Indeed, the actor’s comedy skills would be of much value here too.
2. Rainn Wilson
“Identity theft is not a joke, Steve,” jokes @msstark, recalling...
Here are 4 actors who could potentially play King in a biopic, according to Reddit.
1. Bill Hader
This actor is presumably the one who comes first in mind in this respect, as he doesn’t only look very much like the writer, but is also familiar with his horror universe as he played the adult Richie Tozier in It Chapter Two (2019).
“Hader would be perfect not just because of his looks, but because Sk is a genuinely funny guy Irl,” admits Redditor @thewoodlayer. Indeed, the actor’s comedy skills would be of much value here too.
2. Rainn Wilson
“Identity theft is not a joke, Steve,” jokes @msstark, recalling...
- 5/16/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
When you think of the New York Yankees, words like scandal, chaos, and crime don’t usually come to mind. But that’s what you’ll get in Peacock’s new docuseries, “Bronx Zoo ‘90: Crime, Chaos and Baseball,” recapping the infamous 1990 New York Yankees season as they hit a crossroads in their history. On the field, things were as bad as possible, with the 1990 baseball season becoming one of the worst ever recorded for the Yanks. And that chaos was only matched by the drama unfolding off the field… drama that includes bribery, mystery, and scandal. Don’t miss the incredible true story when it drops on Peacock on Thursday, May 16. You can watch with a subscription to Peacock.
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How to Watch 'Bronx Zoo ‘90: Crime, Chaos and Baseball' When: Thursday, May 16, 2024 Where: Peacock Stream: Watch with a subscription to Peacock. Sign Up$5.99+ / month peacocktv.com About...
- 5/16/2024
- by Thomas Waschenfelder
- The Streamable
Running for ten seasons, The Office, starring the likes of Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, and Jenna Fischer, stands as one of the most impactful shows in recent times. The mockumentary, which aired a total of 201 episodes, captured viewers’ imaginations and still stands as one of the most streamed shows globally. Taking note of this popularity, a spinoff of sorts was greenlit for development and has now reached an advanced stage with actors from the original show opening up about their wishes and interests in a reprisal.
Steve Carell as Michael Scott in The Office
A major selling point for the show stood as the dynamic between Carell’s Michael Scott and Wilson’s Dwight Schrute. The blend of dry comedy produced by the duo still stands unmatched to this day. However, fans hoping to get a glimpse of it again may be in for a disappointment, at least partially.
Rainn...
Steve Carell as Michael Scott in The Office
A major selling point for the show stood as the dynamic between Carell’s Michael Scott and Wilson’s Dwight Schrute. The blend of dry comedy produced by the duo still stands unmatched to this day. However, fans hoping to get a glimpse of it again may be in for a disappointment, at least partially.
Rainn...
- 5/16/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
John Krasinski is recalling an emotional moment between him and Steve Carell, his former co-star on The Office, when they reunited on the set of his new animated movie If.
The Quiet Place star, who wrote and directed the family-friendly movie about imaginary friends, recently opened up to People magazine about the moment Carell made him cry.
“When he came in, I thought I would have the best time ever, and I did,” Krasinski said. “But the first thing he did was make me cry, which sounds sad but it was amazing.”
The duo worked together on The Office, NBC’s Emmy-winning comedy series, from 2005 to 2011, playing Michael Scott and Jim Halpert, respectively.
Though they’ve kept in touch, they hadn’t seen each other in several years, which made the reunion even more special. When Carell came in to do voiceover work for If, Krasinski said the actor gave...
The Quiet Place star, who wrote and directed the family-friendly movie about imaginary friends, recently opened up to People magazine about the moment Carell made him cry.
“When he came in, I thought I would have the best time ever, and I did,” Krasinski said. “But the first thing he did was make me cry, which sounds sad but it was amazing.”
The duo worked together on The Office, NBC’s Emmy-winning comedy series, from 2005 to 2011, playing Michael Scott and Jim Halpert, respectively.
Though they’ve kept in touch, they hadn’t seen each other in several years, which made the reunion even more special. When Carell came in to do voiceover work for If, Krasinski said the actor gave...
- 5/16/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
After hustling for nearly two decades to build a career as an actor and stand-up comedian, Adam Ray has recently hit on an entirely new level of exposure. The person he has to thank for it, you might be surprised to hear, is none other than Dr. Phil.
For many a performer, Ray tells Deadline, the goal is to hone one’s craft until hitting on something “that’s yours” and yours alone. This is what he’s accomplished with Dr. Phil Live!, a digital series garnering huge attention online of later, in which he plays a heightened version of the popular daytime talk show host, with the help of detailed prosthetics.
Adam Ray and Bill Burr on stage for Dr. Phil Live!
Well known for his gifts as an impressionist, having been tapped to play everyone from Jay Leno in Pam & Tommy to Vince McMahon on Young Rock, Ray...
For many a performer, Ray tells Deadline, the goal is to hone one’s craft until hitting on something “that’s yours” and yours alone. This is what he’s accomplished with Dr. Phil Live!, a digital series garnering huge attention online of later, in which he plays a heightened version of the popular daytime talk show host, with the help of detailed prosthetics.
Adam Ray and Bill Burr on stage for Dr. Phil Live!
Well known for his gifts as an impressionist, having been tapped to play everyone from Jay Leno in Pam & Tommy to Vince McMahon on Young Rock, Ray...
- 5/15/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
People often criticize Hollywood for their reliance on IP, and this weekend, director John Krasinski, who successfully launched his own franchise with A Quiet Place, hopes to buck the trend by releasing his latest, If, a big-budget family film starring Ryan Reynolds. The movie, whose title stands for “Imaginary Friend” was also written by Krasinski and boasts a who’s who of actors voicing the titular characters, including his former The Office co-star Steve Carell, wife Emily Blunt, and ultra-famous colleagues like George Clooney, Bradley Cooper, Jon Stewart, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Matt Damon, and many more.
Given all that star power, the film seems likely to come in first at the box office this weekend, but the reviews (so far) have been largely unkind. The film wasn’t screened in many major markets (such as my own), so some of us will be hitting early screenings tomorrow night to file our reviews.
Given all that star power, the film seems likely to come in first at the box office this weekend, but the reviews (so far) have been largely unkind. The film wasn’t screened in many major markets (such as my own), so some of us will be hitting early screenings tomorrow night to file our reviews.
- 5/15/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Things have begun to pick up at the summer box office, and three new wide releases will try to keep things rolling along. Read on for Gold Derby’s box office preview.
The big movie this weekend is the latest from director John Krasinski, once again teaming with Paramount Pictures for his family film “If,” starring Ryan Reynolds. “If” stands for “Imaginary Friends” – not to be confused with the recent horror movie “Imaginary” – although this is a family-friendly version of the same general concept, about a little girl named Bea (played by Cailey Fleming) who begins working with Reynold’s character to help pair IFs who have been abandoned by their childhood friends with new kids.
Following his run on “The Office” and directing a couple of indies, Krasinski directed “A Quiet Place” for Paramount in 2018, which opened with $50.2 million and went onto gross $188 million domestic and $334 million globally, based on a $17 million budget.
The big movie this weekend is the latest from director John Krasinski, once again teaming with Paramount Pictures for his family film “If,” starring Ryan Reynolds. “If” stands for “Imaginary Friends” – not to be confused with the recent horror movie “Imaginary” – although this is a family-friendly version of the same general concept, about a little girl named Bea (played by Cailey Fleming) who begins working with Reynold’s character to help pair IFs who have been abandoned by their childhood friends with new kids.
Following his run on “The Office” and directing a couple of indies, Krasinski directed “A Quiet Place” for Paramount in 2018, which opened with $50.2 million and went onto gross $188 million domestic and $334 million globally, based on a $17 million budget.
- 5/15/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
If releases in theaters on May 17th, 2024.
The combination of animation and live-action always leaves me somewhat apprehensive about going into any film that ventures into this hybrid method of storytelling. From the ease with which it generates a sensation akin to the uncanny valley to the potential lack of tonal control, movies like If will always be a massive risk that, at worst, could spoil an otherwise wonderful experience. Nevertheless, the simple fact that John Krasinski (A Quiet Place) is at the helm as both writer and director gave me some security and confidence.
If‘s premise is simple yet interesting. Bea (Cailey Fleming) is a girl who finds herself capable of seeing imaginary friends abandoned by other children. In a journey filled with important life lessons, Bea embarks on a magical adventure to reunite the IFs — get it? — with the now-adult people whom they helped during their respective childhoods.
The combination of animation and live-action always leaves me somewhat apprehensive about going into any film that ventures into this hybrid method of storytelling. From the ease with which it generates a sensation akin to the uncanny valley to the potential lack of tonal control, movies like If will always be a massive risk that, at worst, could spoil an otherwise wonderful experience. Nevertheless, the simple fact that John Krasinski (A Quiet Place) is at the helm as both writer and director gave me some security and confidence.
If‘s premise is simple yet interesting. Bea (Cailey Fleming) is a girl who finds herself capable of seeing imaginary friends abandoned by other children. In a journey filled with important life lessons, Bea embarks on a magical adventure to reunite the IFs — get it? — with the now-adult people whom they helped during their respective childhoods.
- 5/15/2024
- by Manuel São Bento
- FandomWire
John Krasinski swaps horror for family adventure with his latest directorial effort. Here’s our If review.
2018’s A Quiet Place wasn’t the first film John Krasinski, best known back then as Jim in the US version of The Office, directed, but it was the one that made him a director to watch. A Quiet Place and its 2020 sequel were both tense, thrilling horror flicks which proved Krasinski was adept at both storytelling and mastering the technical side of filmmaking.
If, at first, seems to diverge from Krasinski’s previous work. It’s a big, boisterous family film with CGI creatures and Ryan Reynolds. The trailers felt miles away from the taut, precise filmmaking seen in Krasinski’s previous work as a director. What the trailers didn’t quite sell was just quite heartfelt and genuine If is.
Cailey Fleming plays Bea, a young girl who is staying with...
2018’s A Quiet Place wasn’t the first film John Krasinski, best known back then as Jim in the US version of The Office, directed, but it was the one that made him a director to watch. A Quiet Place and its 2020 sequel were both tense, thrilling horror flicks which proved Krasinski was adept at both storytelling and mastering the technical side of filmmaking.
If, at first, seems to diverge from Krasinski’s previous work. It’s a big, boisterous family film with CGI creatures and Ryan Reynolds. The trailers felt miles away from the taut, precise filmmaking seen in Krasinski’s previous work as a director. What the trailers didn’t quite sell was just quite heartfelt and genuine If is.
Cailey Fleming plays Bea, a young girl who is staying with...
- 5/15/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
John Krasinski in Brief Interviews With Hideous MenScreenshot: The A.V. Club
It’s a common misconception that A Quiet Place was John Krasinski’s directorial debut. The critically acclaimed post-apocalyptic thriller was actually his third film as a director (besides a handful of episodes of The Office), following two previous...
It’s a common misconception that A Quiet Place was John Krasinski’s directorial debut. The critically acclaimed post-apocalyptic thriller was actually his third film as a director (besides a handful of episodes of The Office), following two previous...
- 5/15/2024
- by Cindy White
- avclub.com
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