Showtime’s satirical thriller “The Curse,” created by stars Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie and also starring Emma Stone, has exclusively shared its Emmy submission plans with Variety.
The three multi-hyphenates will have more than one chance at recognition across various categories for producing, acting, directing, writing and editing.
“The Curse” explores the tumultuous lives of a married couple (Fielder and Stone), who encounter a string of misfortunes while filming an HGTV series in New Mexico. Their challenges are compounded by a dubious “curse” and a manipulative producer (Safdie), which together threaten both the show and their relationship.
Stone, fresh off her second best actress Oscar win for her role in Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things,” is eyeing her first Emmy nod. She seeks recognition for her portrayal of Whitney, the co-host of the couple’s show about eco-friendly homes. Additionally, Stone is vying for a guest comedy actress nod for...
The three multi-hyphenates will have more than one chance at recognition across various categories for producing, acting, directing, writing and editing.
“The Curse” explores the tumultuous lives of a married couple (Fielder and Stone), who encounter a string of misfortunes while filming an HGTV series in New Mexico. Their challenges are compounded by a dubious “curse” and a manipulative producer (Safdie), which together threaten both the show and their relationship.
Stone, fresh off her second best actress Oscar win for her role in Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things,” is eyeing her first Emmy nod. She seeks recognition for her portrayal of Whitney, the co-host of the couple’s show about eco-friendly homes. Additionally, Stone is vying for a guest comedy actress nod for...
- 4/24/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
There will be no Season 5 for Tacoma Fd. TruTV has canceled the comedy, its last remaining scripted series, after four seasons, Deadline has confirmed.
The Season 4 finale, which aired in October, will now serve as the series finale.
Starring and created by Super Troopers‘ Kevin Heffernan (Fire Chief Terry McConky) and Steve Lemme (Captain Eddie Pinisi), Tacoma Fd was set in a firehouse in one of America’s rainiest cities, where firefighters kept themselves entertained with creative competitions, friendly first responder rivalries and bizarre emergency calls.
Cast also included Marcus Henderson (Granny), Gabriel Hogan (Ike), and Hassie Harrison (Lucy). Chris Avila joined Season 4 as new recruit Mickelberry.
Celebrity guests appearing in Season 4 included Tony Danza as a guardian angel, David Arquette as Teddy Dickosi, Captain Penisi’s rival for the approval of the Chief, and more including Dexter Loomis, Mc Gainey, Timothy Murphy & Amin Joseph.
Returning cast members Joey Pantoliano,...
The Season 4 finale, which aired in October, will now serve as the series finale.
Starring and created by Super Troopers‘ Kevin Heffernan (Fire Chief Terry McConky) and Steve Lemme (Captain Eddie Pinisi), Tacoma Fd was set in a firehouse in one of America’s rainiest cities, where firefighters kept themselves entertained with creative competitions, friendly first responder rivalries and bizarre emergency calls.
Cast also included Marcus Henderson (Granny), Gabriel Hogan (Ike), and Hassie Harrison (Lucy). Chris Avila joined Season 4 as new recruit Mickelberry.
Celebrity guests appearing in Season 4 included Tony Danza as a guardian angel, David Arquette as Teddy Dickosi, Captain Penisi’s rival for the approval of the Chief, and more including Dexter Loomis, Mc Gainey, Timothy Murphy & Amin Joseph.
Returning cast members Joey Pantoliano,...
- 2/13/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Comedy series “Tacoma Fd” has been canceled at TruTV after four seasons, Variety has confirmed.
The series originally debuted on the basic cabler back in 2019. The show was part of the network’s push into original scripted series, alongside other shows like “At Home With Amy Sedaris,” “I’m Sorry,” and “Bobcat Goldthwait’s Misfits & Monsters.” However, TruTV’s original programming lineup has been winnowed down to virtually nothing in the past few years, with the only original series still on the network being the hidden camera show “Impractical Jokers.”
Likewise, fellow TNets like TBS and TNT — all of which fall under the Warner Bros. Discovery umbrella — have gone from notable rosters of scripted shows to having none. Most recently, the TBS comedy series “Miracle Workers” was canceled after four seasons. That show featured a cast that included Daniel Radcliffe and Steve Buscemi.
“Tacoma Fd” was set in a firehouse...
The series originally debuted on the basic cabler back in 2019. The show was part of the network’s push into original scripted series, alongside other shows like “At Home With Amy Sedaris,” “I’m Sorry,” and “Bobcat Goldthwait’s Misfits & Monsters.” However, TruTV’s original programming lineup has been winnowed down to virtually nothing in the past few years, with the only original series still on the network being the hidden camera show “Impractical Jokers.”
Likewise, fellow TNets like TBS and TNT — all of which fall under the Warner Bros. Discovery umbrella — have gone from notable rosters of scripted shows to having none. Most recently, the TBS comedy series “Miracle Workers” was canceled after four seasons. That show featured a cast that included Daniel Radcliffe and Steve Buscemi.
“Tacoma Fd” was set in a firehouse...
- 2/13/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Lee Sung Jin is ready to cook up more Beef.
Backstages at the Golden Globes on Sunday night, the hit Netflix show’s creator revealed that more seasons was always the plan, even if it has heretofore been discussed as a limited series, including tonight as it won the prize for Best Limited Series, Anthology Series, Made for Television Movie.
“We always pitched the season to buyers as an anthology series. There was always going to be new characters,” Jin explained. “Whether it stays limited or turns as an anthology or we continue existing, that’s really up to Netflix. But whatever they decide, I’m definitely ready.”
Jin went on to say that he feels “very fortunate” to be a writer. “There’s so many stories that I still want to write about,” he reflected, “so when they let me know, I’m sure you all will know, as well.
Backstages at the Golden Globes on Sunday night, the hit Netflix show’s creator revealed that more seasons was always the plan, even if it has heretofore been discussed as a limited series, including tonight as it won the prize for Best Limited Series, Anthology Series, Made for Television Movie.
“We always pitched the season to buyers as an anthology series. There was always going to be new characters,” Jin explained. “Whether it stays limited or turns as an anthology or we continue existing, that’s really up to Netflix. But whatever they decide, I’m definitely ready.”
Jin went on to say that he feels “very fortunate” to be a writer. “There’s so many stories that I still want to write about,” he reflected, “so when they let me know, I’m sure you all will know, as well.
- 1/8/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday.
Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
Oscars | Emmys | Grammys | Tonys
2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
Weekly Commentary: Acting nominees Richard Jenkins and Evan Peters (“Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”) and Steven Yeun and Ali Wong (“Beef”) added producing noms to their Emmy celebrations.
“Dahmer” marks Peters’ second executive producer credit (the first was “American Horror Story...
Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
Oscars | Emmys | Grammys | Tonys
2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
Weekly Commentary: Acting nominees Richard Jenkins and Evan Peters (“Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”) and Steven Yeun and Ali Wong (“Beef”) added producing noms to their Emmy celebrations.
“Dahmer” marks Peters’ second executive producer credit (the first was “American Horror Story...
- 8/17/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
“Beef” has taken the Emmys by storm, serving up 13 nominations as part of Netflix’s overall total of 103. The revenge dark comedy thriller is the streaming service’s most successful series across the board in the top categories, which include Best Limited Series, five acting bids and seven technical noms, with half of their 10 episodes singled out for various recognition. Read on for a closer look at “Beef’s” 13 nominations.
In the Best Limited Series race, “Beef” is tied for total bids with another one of Netflix’s popular programs, “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.” The other three streamer shows in the lineup in descending tally are Amazon Prime Video’s “Daisy Jones & The Six” at nine, Hulu’s “Fleishman is in Trouble” at seven and Disney+’s “Obi-Wan Kenobi” at five.
The two lead stars made their respective categories with Steven Yeun in Best Movie/Limited Actor as...
In the Best Limited Series race, “Beef” is tied for total bids with another one of Netflix’s popular programs, “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.” The other three streamer shows in the lineup in descending tally are Amazon Prime Video’s “Daisy Jones & The Six” at nine, Hulu’s “Fleishman is in Trouble” at seven and Disney+’s “Obi-Wan Kenobi” at five.
The two lead stars made their respective categories with Steven Yeun in Best Movie/Limited Actor as...
- 8/5/2023
- by Christopher Tsang
- Gold Derby
It’s been nearly two years since truTV’s Tacoma Fd season three ended, and about the same amount of time since the network announced the comedy had been renewed for season four. Now, finally, we have a confirmed premiere date for the new season along with an official trailer teasing the show’s return.
truTV will be launching season four on July 20, 2023, with new episodes arriving on Tuesdays at 10pm Et/Pt.
“We’re excited to bring the Tfd fans 13 new episodes starting July 20th,” said series star Steve Lemme. Returning cast members also include Kevin Heffernan as Chief Terry McConky, Marcus Henderson as Granny, Gabriel Hogan as Ike, and Hassie Harrison as Lucy. Chris Avila joins the cast as Mickleberry.
“I’ve worked really hard getting into bathing suit shape for the summer and we look forward to seeing everyone for hot dogs and beers at Lemme’s house,...
truTV will be launching season four on July 20, 2023, with new episodes arriving on Tuesdays at 10pm Et/Pt.
“We’re excited to bring the Tfd fans 13 new episodes starting July 20th,” said series star Steve Lemme. Returning cast members also include Kevin Heffernan as Chief Terry McConky, Marcus Henderson as Granny, Gabriel Hogan as Ike, and Hassie Harrison as Lucy. Chris Avila joins the cast as Mickleberry.
“I’ve worked really hard getting into bathing suit shape for the summer and we look forward to seeing everyone for hot dogs and beers at Lemme’s house,...
- 6/15/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Exclusive: truTV has set a summer premiere for Season 4 of its hit comedy series Tacoma Fd. Starring Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme, the fourth season will premiere Thursday, July 20 at 10 Pm Et/Pt.
Heffernan’s Fire Chief Terry McConky and Steve Lemme’s Captain Eddie Penisi return to lead their eclectic crew, Marcus Henderson (Granny), Gabriel Hogan (Ike), and Hassie Harrison (Lucy) through new emergencies, a station renovation, and welcoming a new recruit Mickleberry, played by Chris Avila.
“We’re excited to bring the Tfd fans 13 new episodes starting July 20th,” said Lemme.
You can watch the trailer above.
Tacoma Fd continues to draw strong ratings. It has ranked as the #2 highest-rated series on truTV each year, with its third season reaching 11.8M in P2+.
The comedy series is set in a firehouse in one of America’s rainiest cities, where firefighters keep themselves entertained with creative competitions,...
Heffernan’s Fire Chief Terry McConky and Steve Lemme’s Captain Eddie Penisi return to lead their eclectic crew, Marcus Henderson (Granny), Gabriel Hogan (Ike), and Hassie Harrison (Lucy) through new emergencies, a station renovation, and welcoming a new recruit Mickleberry, played by Chris Avila.
“We’re excited to bring the Tfd fans 13 new episodes starting July 20th,” said Lemme.
You can watch the trailer above.
Tacoma Fd continues to draw strong ratings. It has ranked as the #2 highest-rated series on truTV each year, with its third season reaching 11.8M in P2+.
The comedy series is set in a firehouse in one of America’s rainiest cities, where firefighters keep themselves entertained with creative competitions,...
- 6/15/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix announced Tuesday that it will be premiering Ali Wong’s new comedy special, “Don Wong,” on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14.
The special is Wong’s third with Netflix, following 2016’s “Ali Wong: Baby Cobra” and “Ali Wong: Hard Knock Wife” in 2018. “Don Wong” was filmed at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in New Jersey in November 2021, and features Wong discussing her deepest fantasies, the challenges of monogamy and her feelings about single people.
The project is the latest addition to a slate of projects between Wong and Netflix, including the 2019 film “Always Be My Maybe” and the upcoming series “Beef.” Wong also voices characters on animated shows including Netflix’s “Ask the StoryBots,” “Ada Twist,” “Scientist” and the Emmy-winning adult comedy “Big Mouth.”
“Don Wong” is directed by Nahnatchka Khan, with Wong serving as executive producer alongside Ravi Nandan, Inman Young, Alli Reich and Corey Deckler for A24.
The special is Wong’s third with Netflix, following 2016’s “Ali Wong: Baby Cobra” and “Ali Wong: Hard Knock Wife” in 2018. “Don Wong” was filmed at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in New Jersey in November 2021, and features Wong discussing her deepest fantasies, the challenges of monogamy and her feelings about single people.
The project is the latest addition to a slate of projects between Wong and Netflix, including the 2019 film “Always Be My Maybe” and the upcoming series “Beef.” Wong also voices characters on animated shows including Netflix’s “Ask the StoryBots,” “Ada Twist,” “Scientist” and the Emmy-winning adult comedy “Big Mouth.”
“Don Wong” is directed by Nahnatchka Khan, with Wong serving as executive producer alongside Ravi Nandan, Inman Young, Alli Reich and Corey Deckler for A24.
- 2/1/2022
- by Sasha Urban
- Variety Film + TV
TBS’ “Miracle Workers” starring Daniel Radcliffe and Steve Buscemi and TruTV’s “Tacoma Fd” have been greenlit for fourth installments, the “TNets” announced today in a statement.
In addition, TBS has picked up “Kill the Orange-Faced Bear” for a 10-episode series and the network has set premiere dates for “Full Frontal With Samantha Bee” and “American Dad!”. TNT’s “Snowpiercer” will debut its third season on Jan. 24.
“’Miracle Workers’ and ‘Tacoma Fd’ never fail to deliver good times, good laughs and passionate fans. We love the unique sensibility and distinctive, bold comedy of these shows,” Adrienne O’Riain and Sam Linsky, co-heads of scripted programming for the TNets, said in the announcement. “The fact that they continue to resonate so strongly with audiences speaks to the dedication of their creators and their brilliant network executives.”
Each season of the anthology comedy series “Miracle Workers” features the same cast playing different roles in a new setting.
In addition, TBS has picked up “Kill the Orange-Faced Bear” for a 10-episode series and the network has set premiere dates for “Full Frontal With Samantha Bee” and “American Dad!”. TNT’s “Snowpiercer” will debut its third season on Jan. 24.
“’Miracle Workers’ and ‘Tacoma Fd’ never fail to deliver good times, good laughs and passionate fans. We love the unique sensibility and distinctive, bold comedy of these shows,” Adrienne O’Riain and Sam Linsky, co-heads of scripted programming for the TNets, said in the announcement. “The fact that they continue to resonate so strongly with audiences speaks to the dedication of their creators and their brilliant network executives.”
Each season of the anthology comedy series “Miracle Workers” features the same cast playing different roles in a new setting.
- 11/3/2021
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Apple TV+ has opted not to order a second season of Mr. Corman, A24’s half-hour schoolteacher comedy-drama created, written, directed, executive produced and headlined by Joseph Gordon-Levitt. The series’ final episode, “The Big Picture”, was released earlier today.
Mr. Corman premiered Aug. 6 to mostly solid reviews (70% on Rotten Tomatoes) but did not draw a wide audience on the platform the way other Apple TV+ comedy series have done this past summer, including flagship Ted Lasso, Schmigadoon!, Physical, Mythic Quest and Trying, which have either been renewed or looking good for renewal.
Apple TV+ remains in business with Gordon-Levitt who is executive producing and voicing a lead character in the streamer’s new animated children’s series Wolfboy and the Everything Factory, which dropped all 10 episodes of its first season Sept. 24.
In his return to TV, Gordon-Levitt starred as Mr. Corman, a fifth-grade teacher who ponders the bigger questions...
Mr. Corman premiered Aug. 6 to mostly solid reviews (70% on Rotten Tomatoes) but did not draw a wide audience on the platform the way other Apple TV+ comedy series have done this past summer, including flagship Ted Lasso, Schmigadoon!, Physical, Mythic Quest and Trying, which have either been renewed or looking good for renewal.
Apple TV+ remains in business with Gordon-Levitt who is executive producing and voicing a lead character in the streamer’s new animated children’s series Wolfboy and the Everything Factory, which dropped all 10 episodes of its first season Sept. 24.
In his return to TV, Gordon-Levitt starred as Mr. Corman, a fifth-grade teacher who ponders the bigger questions...
- 10/2/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO announced that comedy series “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” starring Larry David, returns for its 11th season on Oct. 24. The Emmy and Golden Globe-winning series will premiere ten episodes this season, with new episodes airing subsequent Sundays at 10:30 p.m. Et.
The newly released teaser opens on an image of earth seen from space, the globe eventually morphing into David’s head with the text of the trailer reading: “The world has changed. He hasn’t.”
Season 11 of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” is created by David, who also serves as executive producer along with Jeff Garlin and Jeff Schaffer, with co-executive producer Laura Streicher and consulting producers Jon Hayman and Steve Leff. Watch the official teaser trailer below.
Also in today’s TV news roundup:
Dates
HBO Max announced that new comedy special “Phoebe Robinson: Sorry, Harriet Tubman” will premiere on Oct. 14. In her first solo stand-up special, Robinson makes jokes about therapy,...
The newly released teaser opens on an image of earth seen from space, the globe eventually morphing into David’s head with the text of the trailer reading: “The world has changed. He hasn’t.”
Season 11 of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” is created by David, who also serves as executive producer along with Jeff Garlin and Jeff Schaffer, with co-executive producer Laura Streicher and consulting producers Jon Hayman and Steve Leff. Watch the official teaser trailer below.
Also in today’s TV news roundup:
Dates
HBO Max announced that new comedy special “Phoebe Robinson: Sorry, Harriet Tubman” will premiere on Oct. 14. In her first solo stand-up special, Robinson makes jokes about therapy,...
- 9/28/2021
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Apple TV+ has launched a new trailer for the upcoming comedy series featuring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, ‘Mr Corman’.
The series follows the days and nights of Josh Corman (played by Gordon-Levitt), an artist at heart but not by trade. A career in music hasn’t panned out, and he teaches fifth grade at a public school in the San Fernando Valley. His ex-fiancé Megan has moved out, and his high school buddy Victor has moved in. He knows he has a lot to be thankful for but finds himself struggling nevertheless through anxiety, loneliness, and a sinking suspicion that he sucks as a person. Darkly funny, oddly beautiful, and deeply heartfelt, this relatable dramedy speaks for our contemporary generation of 30-somethings: rich with good intentions, poor with student loans, and yearning to become real grown-ups sometime before they die.
Created by, directed by and executive produced by Joseph Gordon Levitt along with Bruce Eric Kaplan,...
The series follows the days and nights of Josh Corman (played by Gordon-Levitt), an artist at heart but not by trade. A career in music hasn’t panned out, and he teaches fifth grade at a public school in the San Fernando Valley. His ex-fiancé Megan has moved out, and his high school buddy Victor has moved in. He knows he has a lot to be thankful for but finds himself struggling nevertheless through anxiety, loneliness, and a sinking suspicion that he sucks as a person. Darkly funny, oddly beautiful, and deeply heartfelt, this relatable dramedy speaks for our contemporary generation of 30-somethings: rich with good intentions, poor with student loans, and yearning to become real grown-ups sometime before they die.
Created by, directed by and executive produced by Joseph Gordon Levitt along with Bruce Eric Kaplan,...
- 7/9/2021
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Joseph Gordon-Levitt is returning to television in a major way via “Mr. Corman,” an upcoming Apple TV+ series in which he directs, writes, and stars. Apple unveiled the trailer for the 10-episode original on Thursday, which you can watch below.
Apple’s synopsis for the series reads:
“Mr. Corman” follows the days and nights of Josh Corman (Gordon-Levitt), an artist at heart but not by trade. A career in music hasn’t panned out, and he teaches fifth grade at a public school in the San Fernando Valley. His ex-fiancé Megan (Juno Temple) has moved out, and his high school buddy Victor (Arturo Castro) has moved in. He knows he has a lot to be thankful for, but finds himself struggling nevertheless through anxiety, loneliness, and a sinking suspicion that he sucks as a person. Darkly funny, oddly beautiful, and deeply heartfelt, this relatable dramedy speaks for our contemporary generation...
Apple’s synopsis for the series reads:
“Mr. Corman” follows the days and nights of Josh Corman (Gordon-Levitt), an artist at heart but not by trade. A career in music hasn’t panned out, and he teaches fifth grade at a public school in the San Fernando Valley. His ex-fiancé Megan (Juno Temple) has moved out, and his high school buddy Victor (Arturo Castro) has moved in. He knows he has a lot to be thankful for, but finds himself struggling nevertheless through anxiety, loneliness, and a sinking suspicion that he sucks as a person. Darkly funny, oddly beautiful, and deeply heartfelt, this relatable dramedy speaks for our contemporary generation...
- 7/8/2021
- by Tyler Hersko
- Indiewire
‘Love is Blind: After the Altar’ to Reunite Season 1 Cast for July Reunion Special (TV News Roundup)
The original quarantine couples are back. “Love is Blind: After the Altar,” and three-episode special followup to “Love is Blind,” will premiere July 28 on Netflix.
“Love is Blind: After the Alter” brings back Season 1 fan favorites as they prepare for a two-year anniversary party for the Hamiltons and the Barnetts, the two couples to successfully make it down the aisle during the “Love is Blind” experiment. Ahead of the party, audiences will get to catch up with the cast as they settle back into their daily lives in Atlanta, Ga. When the show ended, some singles left with a sour taste in their mouth about the experiment’s outcomes, so there is no doubt there will be drama and surprise appearances.
“When we get the group together, it’s always a fun time,” Cameron Hamilton assures in the trailer, which you can watch below.
Chris Coelen, Ally Simpson, Eric Detwiler,...
“Love is Blind: After the Alter” brings back Season 1 fan favorites as they prepare for a two-year anniversary party for the Hamiltons and the Barnetts, the two couples to successfully make it down the aisle during the “Love is Blind” experiment. Ahead of the party, audiences will get to catch up with the cast as they settle back into their daily lives in Atlanta, Ga. When the show ended, some singles left with a sour taste in their mouth about the experiment’s outcomes, so there is no doubt there will be drama and surprise appearances.
“When we get the group together, it’s always a fun time,” Cameron Hamilton assures in the trailer, which you can watch below.
Chris Coelen, Ally Simpson, Eric Detwiler,...
- 7/8/2021
- by Haley Bosselman and Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Apple released the first trailer for its upcoming dramedy “Mr. Corman,” starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt as an unfulfilled fifth-grade teacher.
Set to premiere on Aug. 6, the series stars Gordon-Levitt as Josh Corman, “an artist at heart but not by trade,” according to Apple’s description. “A career in music hasn’t panned out, and he teaches fifth grade at a public school in the San Fernando Valley. His ex-fiancé Megan has moved out, and his high school buddy Victor has moved in. He knows he has a lot to be thankful for, but finds himself struggling nevertheless through anxiety, loneliness, and a sinking suspicion that he sucks as a person.”
The trailer showcases some of the series’ more surrealist elements, including a looming meteor hovering in the background and a “Doctor Strange”-esque sequence in which a punch from the Joker sends Gordon-Levitt flying into space.
Gordon-Levitt is creator, director and executive producer on the series,...
Set to premiere on Aug. 6, the series stars Gordon-Levitt as Josh Corman, “an artist at heart but not by trade,” according to Apple’s description. “A career in music hasn’t panned out, and he teaches fifth grade at a public school in the San Fernando Valley. His ex-fiancé Megan has moved out, and his high school buddy Victor has moved in. He knows he has a lot to be thankful for, but finds himself struggling nevertheless through anxiety, loneliness, and a sinking suspicion that he sucks as a person.”
The trailer showcases some of the series’ more surrealist elements, including a looming meteor hovering in the background and a “Doctor Strange”-esque sequence in which a punch from the Joker sends Gordon-Levitt flying into space.
Gordon-Levitt is creator, director and executive producer on the series,...
- 7/8/2021
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Moonbase 8 might, by virtue of its title, evoke imagery from unintentionally-funny early-post-Star Wars cash-in sci-fi from a bell-bottoms-brandishing yesteryear such as space base farce Saturn 3, but the comedy is assuredly intentional in the case of the Showtime series, which has just released its full trailer and a November release date.
Intriguingly, Moonbase 8 is a six-episode half-hour astronaut comedy series that’s not even set in space, instead set in the final frontier of the Arizona desert, following the training exploits of bumbling NASA wannabees played by an auspicious comedy collective in John C. Reilly, Fred Armisen and Tim Heidecker. The onscreen comedic triumvirate also serve as co-creators along with Jonathan Krisel, who co-created and wrote for Armisen’s Sundance Channel TV vehicle, Portlandia and did the same for FX Zach Galifianakis comedy Baskets.
On that note, check out the full trailer for Showtime’s Moonbase 8 just below.
Intriguingly, Moonbase 8 is a six-episode half-hour astronaut comedy series that’s not even set in space, instead set in the final frontier of the Arizona desert, following the training exploits of bumbling NASA wannabees played by an auspicious comedy collective in John C. Reilly, Fred Armisen and Tim Heidecker. The onscreen comedic triumvirate also serve as co-creators along with Jonathan Krisel, who co-created and wrote for Armisen’s Sundance Channel TV vehicle, Portlandia and did the same for FX Zach Galifianakis comedy Baskets.
On that note, check out the full trailer for Showtime’s Moonbase 8 just below.
- 9/15/2020
- by Joseph Baxter
- Den of Geek
Showtime has set a premiere date for its new half-hour comedy series Moonbase 8.
The series, which stars Emmy(R) nominee Fred Armisen (Portlandia), Tim Heidecker and, Golden Globe(R) and Academy Award(R) nominee John C. Reilly (Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story), will premiere on Sunday, November 8 at 11 p.m. Et/Pt.
The series is created, written and executive produced by Armisen, Heidecker, Reilly and Emmy nominee Jonathan Krisel (Baskets), who also serves as series director.
Set in the isolated desert of Winslow, Arizona at NASA's Moon Base Simulator, Moonbase 8 follows eager astronauts Skip (Armisen), Rook (Heidecker) and their leader Cap (Reilly) as they attempt to qualify for their first lunar mission.
While working vigorously to complete their training, a series of unexpected circumstances forces the astronauts to question their own mental sanity, trust in each other and whether or not they're cut out for space travel.
The series, which stars Emmy(R) nominee Fred Armisen (Portlandia), Tim Heidecker and, Golden Globe(R) and Academy Award(R) nominee John C. Reilly (Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story), will premiere on Sunday, November 8 at 11 p.m. Et/Pt.
The series is created, written and executive produced by Armisen, Heidecker, Reilly and Emmy nominee Jonathan Krisel (Baskets), who also serves as series director.
Set in the isolated desert of Winslow, Arizona at NASA's Moon Base Simulator, Moonbase 8 follows eager astronauts Skip (Armisen), Rook (Heidecker) and their leader Cap (Reilly) as they attempt to qualify for their first lunar mission.
While working vigorously to complete their training, a series of unexpected circumstances forces the astronauts to question their own mental sanity, trust in each other and whether or not they're cut out for space travel.
- 9/15/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
John C. Reilly, Tim Heidecker and Fred Armisen all want to go to the moon for their own reasons. The only problem: NASA probably will never let them.
The three star as a trio of terrible astronauts (they can’t even execute a proper countdown) in Showtime’s new comedy, “Moonbase 8,” which now has a full-length trailer.
Watch that preview via the video above. The series will debut on Showtime on Nov. 8.
Set in the isolated desert of Winslow, Arizona at NASA’s Moon Base Simulator, “Moonbase 8” follows eager astronauts Skip (Armisen), Rook (Heidecker) and their leader Cap (Reilly) as they attempt to qualify for their first lunar mission. While working vigorously to complete their training, a series of unexpected circumstances forces the astronauts to question their own mental sanity, trust in each other and whether or not they’re cut out for space travel.
It was created,...
The three star as a trio of terrible astronauts (they can’t even execute a proper countdown) in Showtime’s new comedy, “Moonbase 8,” which now has a full-length trailer.
Watch that preview via the video above. The series will debut on Showtime on Nov. 8.
Set in the isolated desert of Winslow, Arizona at NASA’s Moon Base Simulator, “Moonbase 8” follows eager astronauts Skip (Armisen), Rook (Heidecker) and their leader Cap (Reilly) as they attempt to qualify for their first lunar mission. While working vigorously to complete their training, a series of unexpected circumstances forces the astronauts to question their own mental sanity, trust in each other and whether or not they’re cut out for space travel.
It was created,...
- 9/15/2020
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Showtime is reaching for the stars with its latest series order.
The premium cabler has picked up Moonbase 8, a new half-hour comedy series from A24 set to debut this fall.
Starring Emmy® nominee Fred Armisen (Portlandia), Tim Heidecker and Golden Globe® and Academy Award® nominee John C. Reilly (Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story), the six-episode series is a workplace comedy that follows three subpar astronauts living at NASA’s Moon Base Simulator with high hopes of being chosen to travel to the moon.
The project is created, written and executive produced by Armisen, Heidecker, Reilly and Emmy nominee Jonathan Krisel (Baskets), who also serves as series director.
Moonbase 8 is produced by A24 and Abso Lutely Productions.
The announcement was made today by Jana Winograde, President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks Inc.
“In a year when we have all been forced to come to terms with life in close quarters,...
The premium cabler has picked up Moonbase 8, a new half-hour comedy series from A24 set to debut this fall.
Starring Emmy® nominee Fred Armisen (Portlandia), Tim Heidecker and Golden Globe® and Academy Award® nominee John C. Reilly (Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story), the six-episode series is a workplace comedy that follows three subpar astronauts living at NASA’s Moon Base Simulator with high hopes of being chosen to travel to the moon.
The project is created, written and executive produced by Armisen, Heidecker, Reilly and Emmy nominee Jonathan Krisel (Baskets), who also serves as series director.
Moonbase 8 is produced by A24 and Abso Lutely Productions.
The announcement was made today by Jana Winograde, President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks Inc.
“In a year when we have all been forced to come to terms with life in close quarters,...
- 8/20/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Showtime has picked up Moonbase 8, a half-hour workplace comedy series from Portlandia co-creators Fred Armisen and Jonathan Krisel (Baskets), Tim Heidecker, John C. Reilly (Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story) and A24. It’s slated to premiere this fall.
Co-created by Armisen, Heidecker, and Reilly, who also star, and Krisel, the six-episode series revolves around three subpar astronauts who have high hopes of being chosen to travel to the moon. Set in the isolated desert of Winslow, Arizona at NASA’s Moon Base Simulator, it follows eager astronauts Skip (Armisen), Rook (Heidecker) and their leader Cap (Reilly) as they attempt to qualify for their first lunar mission. While working vigorously to complete their training, a series of unexpected circumstances forces the astronauts to question their own mental sanity, trust in each other and whether or not they’re cut out for space travel.
Co-created by Armisen, Heidecker, and Reilly, who also star, and Krisel, the six-episode series revolves around three subpar astronauts who have high hopes of being chosen to travel to the moon. Set in the isolated desert of Winslow, Arizona at NASA’s Moon Base Simulator, it follows eager astronauts Skip (Armisen), Rook (Heidecker) and their leader Cap (Reilly) as they attempt to qualify for their first lunar mission. While working vigorously to complete their training, a series of unexpected circumstances forces the astronauts to question their own mental sanity, trust in each other and whether or not they’re cut out for space travel.
- 8/20/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Fred Armisen and John C. Reilly will star alongside Tim Heidecker in a new Showtime comedy, which sees three awful astronauts live in a Moon Base Simulator in Arizona.
The series, “Moonbase 8” was ordered for six episodes. It was created, written and executive produced by Armisen, Heidecker, Reilly and Jonathan Krisel, who directed the series. Kreisel has worked with Armisen on IFC’s “Portlandia” and Heidecker on “Tim & Eric.” It will premiere this fall.
Set in the isolated desert of Winslow, Arizona at NASA’s Moon Base Simulator, “Moonbase 8” follows eager astronauts Skip (Armisen), Rook (Heidecker) and their leader Cap (Reilly) as they attempt to qualify for their first lunar mission. While working vigorously to complete their training, a series of unexpected circumstances forces the astronauts to question their own mental sanity, trust in each other and whether or not they’re cut out for space travel.
Also...
The series, “Moonbase 8” was ordered for six episodes. It was created, written and executive produced by Armisen, Heidecker, Reilly and Jonathan Krisel, who directed the series. Kreisel has worked with Armisen on IFC’s “Portlandia” and Heidecker on “Tim & Eric.” It will premiere this fall.
Set in the isolated desert of Winslow, Arizona at NASA’s Moon Base Simulator, “Moonbase 8” follows eager astronauts Skip (Armisen), Rook (Heidecker) and their leader Cap (Reilly) as they attempt to qualify for their first lunar mission. While working vigorously to complete their training, a series of unexpected circumstances forces the astronauts to question their own mental sanity, trust in each other and whether or not they’re cut out for space travel.
Also...
- 8/20/2020
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Showtime is up for some astronaut antics.
The cable network has picked up half-hour comedy series “Moonbase 8,” starring Fred Armisen, Tim Heidecker, and John C. Reilly, for six episodes.
“Moonbase 8,” which has been in the works at A24 since 2018 and is slated to launch sometime in the fall, is described as a workplace comedy that follows three subpar astronauts living at NASA’s Moon Base Simulator with high hopes of being chosen to travel to the moon. The show was created, written and executive produced by the main acting trio, alongside “Baskets’ co-creator Jonathan Krisel.
News of the pick up notable comes less than three months after Netflix’s launched a space-related workplace comedy of its own in Steve Carrell’s “Space Force.”
Set in the isolated desert of Winslow, Arizona, “Moonbase 8” follows eager astronauts Skip (Armisen), Rook (Heidecker) and their leader Cap (Reilly) as they attempt...
The cable network has picked up half-hour comedy series “Moonbase 8,” starring Fred Armisen, Tim Heidecker, and John C. Reilly, for six episodes.
“Moonbase 8,” which has been in the works at A24 since 2018 and is slated to launch sometime in the fall, is described as a workplace comedy that follows three subpar astronauts living at NASA’s Moon Base Simulator with high hopes of being chosen to travel to the moon. The show was created, written and executive produced by the main acting trio, alongside “Baskets’ co-creator Jonathan Krisel.
News of the pick up notable comes less than three months after Netflix’s launched a space-related workplace comedy of its own in Steve Carrell’s “Space Force.”
Set in the isolated desert of Winslow, Arizona, “Moonbase 8” follows eager astronauts Skip (Armisen), Rook (Heidecker) and their leader Cap (Reilly) as they attempt...
- 8/20/2020
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Arturo Castro is set to star alongside Joseph Gordon-Levitt in the upcoming Apple comedy series “Mr. Corman,” Variety has learned exclusively.
The series, which was first announced in September 2019, is described as a deep cut into the days and nights of San Fernando Valley public schoolteacher Josh Corman (Gordon-Levitt). Castro will star as Victor, Josh’s roommate and friend.
Castro recently starred in his own Comedy Central sketch comedy series, “Alternatino.” He wrote, starred in, and executive produced the series, which received critical acclaim upon its debut. He is also known for his role on fellow Comedy Central series “Broad City,” on which he appeared throughout its five season run. On the dramatic side, Castro starred in the third season of the Netflix series “Narcos” as David Rodriguez, a ruthless cartel leader.
His film roles include the recent remake of “Lady and the Tramp” for Disney Plus, “Semper Fi,” and...
The series, which was first announced in September 2019, is described as a deep cut into the days and nights of San Fernando Valley public schoolteacher Josh Corman (Gordon-Levitt). Castro will star as Victor, Josh’s roommate and friend.
Castro recently starred in his own Comedy Central sketch comedy series, “Alternatino.” He wrote, starred in, and executive produced the series, which received critical acclaim upon its debut. He is also known for his role on fellow Comedy Central series “Broad City,” on which he appeared throughout its five season run. On the dramatic side, Castro starred in the third season of the Netflix series “Narcos” as David Rodriguez, a ruthless cartel leader.
His film roles include the recent remake of “Lady and the Tramp” for Disney Plus, “Semper Fi,” and...
- 3/10/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
One thing the new mockumentary “Frankenstein’s Monster’s Monster, Frankenstein” does quite well is prove that there are perks to appearing on a streaming service’s signature hit.
David Harbour, the stolid and familiar presence from Netflix’s “Stranger Things,” is given the opportunity to cut loose here with a broad, loopy half-hour that feels a bit like one long comedy sketch, with all that implies. He’s evidently having a great deal of fun playing his fictional late father, a pompous theater actor who acted in his own play about Dr. Frankenstein and recorded the piece for posterity. But even half an hour is a generous amount of time to give to a story that feels, well, sketchy, with reversals whose pile-up is more novel than truly funny and with jokes that feel underwritten at best.
Harbour also plays himself in the present day, working to uncover more...
David Harbour, the stolid and familiar presence from Netflix’s “Stranger Things,” is given the opportunity to cut loose here with a broad, loopy half-hour that feels a bit like one long comedy sketch, with all that implies. He’s evidently having a great deal of fun playing his fictional late father, a pompous theater actor who acted in his own play about Dr. Frankenstein and recorded the piece for posterity. But even half an hour is a generous amount of time to give to a story that feels, well, sketchy, with reversals whose pile-up is more novel than truly funny and with jokes that feel underwritten at best.
Harbour also plays himself in the present day, working to uncover more...
- 7/16/2019
- by Daniel D'Addario
- Variety Film + TV
Matt Walsh is set to direct the improvised ensemble comedy "High Road" for Northern Lights Films according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The story follows a part-time weed dealer who goes on the run with a teenage smartass after a drug deal goes bad. Walsh co-wrote the script with Josh Weiner.
Horatio Sanz, Rob Riggle, Abby Elliott, Lizzy Caplan, Kyle Gass, Zach Woods, Joe Lo Truglio, Andrew Daly, Brandon Johnson, Seth Morris, Joe Nunez, Rich Fulcher and Dylan O'Brien are all set to star.
Walsh, Kirk Roos and Inman Young are producing. Filming kicks off this week.
The story follows a part-time weed dealer who goes on the run with a teenage smartass after a drug deal goes bad. Walsh co-wrote the script with Josh Weiner.
Horatio Sanz, Rob Riggle, Abby Elliott, Lizzy Caplan, Kyle Gass, Zach Woods, Joe Lo Truglio, Andrew Daly, Brandon Johnson, Seth Morris, Joe Nunez, Rich Fulcher and Dylan O'Brien are all set to star.
Walsh, Kirk Roos and Inman Young are producing. Filming kicks off this week.
- 7/16/2010
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
If anyone knows how to fly by the seat of his pants, it's actor Matt Walsh.One of the founders of the Chicago-based comedy troupe Upright Citizens Brigade, Walsh will direct an improvised feature called "High Road" that he wrote with Josh Weiner. And he has recruited a raft of well-known comedians to star, including Horatio Sanz ("Saturday Night Live"), Rob Riggle ("The Daily Show With Jon Stewart"), Abby Elliott ("SNL"), Lizzy Kaplan ("Hot Tub Time Machine"), Kyle Gass ("Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny") and Zach Woods ("The Office").The film follows a part-time weed dealer who goes on the run with a 16-year-old smartass after a drug deal goes bad. Joe Lo Truglio, Andrew Daly, Brandon Johnson, Seth Morris, Joe Nunez, Rich Fulcher and Dylan O'Brien also have joined the cast."After creating an improvised sitcom for Spike TV called 'Players,' I wanted to try...
- 7/16/2010
- backstage.com
If anyone knows how to fly by the seat of his pants, it's actor Matt Walsh.
One of the founders of the Chicago-based comedy troupe Upright Citizens Brigade, Walsh will direct an improvised feature called "High Road" that he wrote with Josh Weiner. And he has recruited a raft of well-known comedians to star, including Horatio Sanz ("Saturday Night Live"), Rob Riggle ("The Daily Show With Jon Stewart"), Abby Elliott ("SNL"), Lizzy Kaplan ("Hot Tub Time Machine"), Kyle Gass ("Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny") and Zach Woods ("The Office").
The film follows a part-time weed dealer who goes on the run with a 16-year-old smartass after a drug deal goes bad. Joe Lo Truglio, Andrew Daly, Brandon Johnson, Seth Morris, Joe Nunez, Rich Fulcher and Dylan O'Brien also have joined the cast.
"After creating an improvised sitcom for Spike TV called 'Players,' I wanted to try...
One of the founders of the Chicago-based comedy troupe Upright Citizens Brigade, Walsh will direct an improvised feature called "High Road" that he wrote with Josh Weiner. And he has recruited a raft of well-known comedians to star, including Horatio Sanz ("Saturday Night Live"), Rob Riggle ("The Daily Show With Jon Stewart"), Abby Elliott ("SNL"), Lizzy Kaplan ("Hot Tub Time Machine"), Kyle Gass ("Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny") and Zach Woods ("The Office").
The film follows a part-time weed dealer who goes on the run with a 16-year-old smartass after a drug deal goes bad. Joe Lo Truglio, Andrew Daly, Brandon Johnson, Seth Morris, Joe Nunez, Rich Fulcher and Dylan O'Brien also have joined the cast.
"After creating an improvised sitcom for Spike TV called 'Players,' I wanted to try...
- 7/15/2010
- by By Jay A. Fernandez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.