“I can’t believe we’re not going back to set,” reveals Susan Kelechi Watson after wrapping up her final days of shooting “This is Us.” “I’m still trying to figure out what that even feels like. For the past six years I’ve been the one cast member traveling back and forth [from New York to Los Angeles] and I’m used to a time where I have to pack everything up and go. When they called the final wrap on me, it’s hard to describe. I couldn’t believe it. I’m still trying to wrap my brain around it.” Watch the exclusive video interview above.
“This is Us” is ending its run after six seasons on NBC. The family drama created by Dan Fogelman has earned 38 Emmy nominations with four wins to date. The series follows the lives and families of two parents, and their three children, in several different time frames.
“This is Us” is ending its run after six seasons on NBC. The family drama created by Dan Fogelman has earned 38 Emmy nominations with four wins to date. The series follows the lives and families of two parents, and their three children, in several different time frames.
- 5/25/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Sunday’s 74th Writers Guild of America Awards will wrap up the guild season, along with the American Society of Cinematographers Awards. Will the winners be an Oscar preview?
“Licorice Pizza,” written by Paul Thomas Anderson, and “Coda,” by Sian Heder, are favored to win Best Original Screenplay and Best Adapted Screenplay, respectively. However, they are not facing off against many of their Oscar rivals as the WGA’s rules have rendered several scripts ineligible, including Oscar nominees “Belfast” and “The Worst Person in the World” in original, and “Drive My Car,” “The Lost Daughter” and “The Power of the Dog” in adapted. But if they both prevail, they will have bagged the two top industry prizes as they won at BAFTA last weekend right in the middle of final Oscar voting (it ends Tuesday).
The TV field features heavy-hitters “Succession” and “Ted Lasso,” both of which are expected to...
“Licorice Pizza,” written by Paul Thomas Anderson, and “Coda,” by Sian Heder, are favored to win Best Original Screenplay and Best Adapted Screenplay, respectively. However, they are not facing off against many of their Oscar rivals as the WGA’s rules have rendered several scripts ineligible, including Oscar nominees “Belfast” and “The Worst Person in the World” in original, and “Drive My Car,” “The Lost Daughter” and “The Power of the Dog” in adapted. But if they both prevail, they will have bagged the two top industry prizes as they won at BAFTA last weekend right in the middle of final Oscar voting (it ends Tuesday).
The TV field features heavy-hitters “Succession” and “Ted Lasso,” both of which are expected to...
- 3/20/2022
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
Susan Kelechi Watson is one of two main cast members from “This Is Us” yet to score an Emmy nomination. While a vast majority of her scenes as Beth Pearson are with her TV husband, Sterling K. Brown, who has been nominated five times and awarded once for his performance, Watson’s work has continued to go unsung by the TV academy. Voters now have one last opportunity to right that wrong for the final season of “This Is Us,” which, for the first time, gives the actress two opportunities to score some Emmy love.
The recent episode “Our Little Island Girl: Part Two” not only gave Beth the opportunity to step into the spotlight but for Watson to take on a new role behind the scenes at “This Is Us.” The actress co-wrote the episode with Eboni Freeman, one of the show’s executive story editors, giving her the...
The recent episode “Our Little Island Girl: Part Two” not only gave Beth the opportunity to step into the spotlight but for Watson to take on a new role behind the scenes at “This Is Us.” The actress co-wrote the episode with Eboni Freeman, one of the show’s executive story editors, giving her the...
- 3/7/2022
- by Kevin Jacobsen
- Gold Derby
There are far more important themes and developments that take place in this week’s This Is Us, but I’m going to start off this recap with the observation that has been dogging me ever since I saw the episode: the hair and make-up team’s dedication to maintaining Goran Visnjic’s stone-cold foxiness, despite the rigors of time.
This is a show in which the dewy Mandy Moore convincingly plays a 70-something. This is a show that coats Jon Huertas’ glorious mane in silver and white anytime the story inches past the mid-1990s. This is a show...
This is a show in which the dewy Mandy Moore convincingly plays a 70-something. This is a show that coats Jon Huertas’ glorious mane in silver and white anytime the story inches past the mid-1990s. This is a show...
- 2/23/2022
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
On Thursday, January 13, Writers Guild of America West (Wgaw) and Writers Guild of America East (Wgae) jointly announced their 2022 nominations for television and new media. Winners will be rewarded on Sunday, March 20 in a ceremony that also honors motion pictures. Read on for the complete list of 2022 Writers Guild Award nominations for TV, which includes a nice mix of new series (like Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building”) and established fare (like HBO’s “Succession”).
SEEReminder: Here’s who won last year’s WGA Awards
This year’s drama series contenders are “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “Loki,” “The Morning Show,” “Succession” and “Yellowjackets.” Of these, only “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “The Morning Show” and “Succession” also showed up in the Episodic Drama category, which was rounded out by specific episodes of “1883,” “This Is Us” and “New Amsterdam.”
The comedy series nominees are “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Hacks,” “Only Murders in the Building,...
SEEReminder: Here’s who won last year’s WGA Awards
This year’s drama series contenders are “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “Loki,” “The Morning Show,” “Succession” and “Yellowjackets.” Of these, only “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “The Morning Show” and “Succession” also showed up in the Episodic Drama category, which was rounded out by specific episodes of “1883,” “This Is Us” and “New Amsterdam.”
The comedy series nominees are “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Hacks,” “Only Murders in the Building,...
- 1/13/2022
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Nominations for the 2022 Writers Guild Awards were announced on Thursday, and quite a few members of TV’s freshman class — including Disney+’s Loki, Showtime’s Yellowjackets and Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building — found themselves on this year’s list.
HBO Max’s Hacks and FX’s Reservation Dogs were also among the rookies to net multiple nods, while veterans like Succession and The Handmaid’s Tale — both nominated in previous years — are in the running once again.
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HBO Max’s Hacks and FX’s Reservation Dogs were also among the rookies to net multiple nods, while veterans like Succession and The Handmaid’s Tale — both nominated in previous years — are in the running once again.
More from TVLineSAG Awards 2022: Succession and Squid Game Lead Nominations; Yellowstone Snags Best Ensemble NodGolden Globes 2022: Succession and Hacks...
- 1/13/2022
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
This Is Us‘ Beth finished Season 5 on a true low. Sure, she had the love of her politically ascendant husband and three great kids. But her dance studio had closed — thanks, Covid — and it looked like her years-long dream of pursuing an arts career was over.
However, we know from the flash-forward that jumps to the time of Rebecca’s (likely) deathbed that Beth will preside over a dance academy at some point in the future. So when TVLine got the chance to ask Susan Kelechi Watson about bridging the gap between Sad Present-Day Beth and Dance Academy Boss Beth,...
However, we know from the flash-forward that jumps to the time of Rebecca’s (likely) deathbed that Beth will preside over a dance academy at some point in the future. So when TVLine got the chance to ask Susan Kelechi Watson about bridging the gap between Sad Present-Day Beth and Dance Academy Boss Beth,...
- 1/2/2022
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
This Is Us‘ farewell run will explore more of Bethany “Beth” Clarke Pearson’s origin story — and courtesy of no less than Beth’s portrayer herself.
Castmember Susan Kelechi Watson shared on Instagram on Thursday an image of the script for the sixth and final season’s sixth episode, “Our Little Island Girl: Part Two,” which she co-wrote with executive story editor Eboni Freeman.
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Castmember Susan Kelechi Watson shared on Instagram on Thursday an image of the script for the sixth and final season’s sixth episode, “Our Little Island Girl: Part Two,” which she co-wrote with executive story editor Eboni Freeman.
More from TVLineThis Is Us Creator: Spoilers for Final Season Brought NBC Execs to TearsThis Is Us Boss Teases Spoilery Title of Final Season PremiereChicago Med Video: Ethan Makes His Return -- But Can He Go Back to Work?...
- 11/5/2021
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
You can officially begin freaking out! This Is Us star Susan Kelechi Watson isn't just in front of the camera this season, she's at the writing desk as well. In an Instagram post from Nov. 4, Watson, who plays the role of Beth, revealed that she had written an episode for the final season of the beloved television series. Episode 606, "Our Little Island Girl: Part Two," was written by Watson along with show writer, Eboni Freeman. The series' producer, Daniel Fogelman approached Watson to write the episode. "Daniel Fogelman who called me up and said 'I know you wanna write...wanna write this episode?" she noted on Instagram. We're still wiping...
- 11/5/2021
- E! Online
When the 2021 Emmys nominations are announced on July 13, don’t be surprised when Sterling K. Brown receives his fifth consecutive bid for “This Is Us” (and his eighth overall). Brown has been an Emmy magnet ever since he broke onto the awards scene with 2016’s limited series “The People v. O.J. Simpson.” He won that supporting race, then took home a lead Emmy the following year for playing Randall Pearson on NBC’s family drama. Skb earned two additional bids for his comedy stylings in “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”. It was recently announced that “This Is Us” is ending in 2022 with Season 6.
SEEGood news, ‘Ted Lasso’: Emmys love first-year comedies
Brown has been earning major awards buzz thanks to “This Is Us'” heralded “Birth Mother” episode, which aired January 12 as a part of the current Covid-19-impacted fifth season. Written by Eboni Freeman & Kay Oyegun and directed by Oyegun,...
SEEGood news, ‘Ted Lasso’: Emmys love first-year comedies
Brown has been earning major awards buzz thanks to “This Is Us'” heralded “Birth Mother” episode, which aired January 12 as a part of the current Covid-19-impacted fifth season. Written by Eboni Freeman & Kay Oyegun and directed by Oyegun,...
- 5/14/2021
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Producer and creative executive Maya Rodrigo has joined M88, the full-service representation firm founded by former WME partner Phillip Sun and Macro founder and CEO Charles D. King.
In her new position, Rodrigo will be focused on building and supporting the firm’s literary roster.
“Maya’s expertise, keen eye for meaningful content and determination to continue the work that needs to be done for underrepresented voices, are a perfect addition to our growing M88 team. I am very excited to have her join us,” Sun said in a statement announcing Rodrigo’s new position.
Rodrigo most recently served as a creative executive for QC Entertainment, the production and finance company behind the Academy Award-winning films “Get Out” & “BlacKkKlansman,” where she worked to identify, cultivate and shepherd projects across the company’s film and television slates. Rodrigo also served as an associate producer on QC’s “The Oath,” written, directed by and starring Ike Barinholtz,...
In her new position, Rodrigo will be focused on building and supporting the firm’s literary roster.
“Maya’s expertise, keen eye for meaningful content and determination to continue the work that needs to be done for underrepresented voices, are a perfect addition to our growing M88 team. I am very excited to have her join us,” Sun said in a statement announcing Rodrigo’s new position.
Rodrigo most recently served as a creative executive for QC Entertainment, the production and finance company behind the Academy Award-winning films “Get Out” & “BlacKkKlansman,” where she worked to identify, cultivate and shepherd projects across the company’s film and television slates. Rodrigo also served as an associate producer on QC’s “The Oath,” written, directed by and starring Ike Barinholtz,...
- 4/13/2021
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Talent manager Nikola Barisic is parting ways with Untitled Entertainment to form a new venture.
Barisic’s Bond Artist Management will be based in New York, covering creative and talent management.
“The partners at Untitled Entertainment wish Barisic much success and look forward to collaborating and supporting him with his new endeavor,” Untitled leadership said in a statement.
Untitled is led by Jason Weinberg, and reps clients including Dakota Johnson, Zoë Kravitz, Emma Watson, Neil Patrick Harris and Jane Fonda. Barisic’s anchor clients were not immediately clear, though more details are expected in the coming days.
Bond joins a slew of emerging boutique representation firms geared toward client management across categories. This includes Range Media Partners, Pete Micelli’s upstart that led top Hollywood agents to pivot to management amid the war between the Writers Guild of American and the major agencies.
Other notables include the company formed by...
Barisic’s Bond Artist Management will be based in New York, covering creative and talent management.
“The partners at Untitled Entertainment wish Barisic much success and look forward to collaborating and supporting him with his new endeavor,” Untitled leadership said in a statement.
Untitled is led by Jason Weinberg, and reps clients including Dakota Johnson, Zoë Kravitz, Emma Watson, Neil Patrick Harris and Jane Fonda. Barisic’s anchor clients were not immediately clear, though more details are expected in the coming days.
Bond joins a slew of emerging boutique representation firms geared toward client management across categories. This includes Range Media Partners, Pete Micelli’s upstart that led top Hollywood agents to pivot to management amid the war between the Writers Guild of American and the major agencies.
Other notables include the company formed by...
- 2/1/2021
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
When making your Screen Actors Guild Awards predictions at Gold Derby, there’s always one thing to keep in mind: these voters love what they love. Sterling K. Brown definitely fits that bill — he’s never missed out on a Best TV Drama Actor nomination for “This Is Us,” and he’ll most likely be recognized again for the current fifth season of NBC’s hit family drama. As if there was ever any doubt, Skb’s performance in the heralded “Birth Mother” episode brought him squarely back into the awards conversation at the perfect time, right as guild voters are preparing to mark their 2021 ballots.
SEEHow ‘This Is Us’ can pull off a big SAG Awards comeback
Written by Eboni Freeman & Kay Oyegun and directed by Oyegun, the episode aired January 12 on NBC. It was a culmination of an entire season’s worth of set-up, as Randall (Brown) finally...
SEEHow ‘This Is Us’ can pull off a big SAG Awards comeback
Written by Eboni Freeman & Kay Oyegun and directed by Oyegun, the episode aired January 12 on NBC. It was a culmination of an entire season’s worth of set-up, as Randall (Brown) finally...
- 1/21/2021
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Exclusive: Oscar-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actor, writer, producer, activist and overall queen Taraji P. Henson has signed with M88. Henson will be repped by the entire M88 team, led by new partner Oronde Garrett and co-founder Phillip Sun.
Henson has an acting career that showcases both her range and personality. Most recently, she wrapped Empire where she played the memorable no-nonsense Cookie Lyon. The role earned her three Emmy nominations, a Golden Globe, a Critics’ Choice Award and three BET Awards.
In July, Henson’s production company Tph Entertainment signed a first-look deal with Twentieth Century Fox TV. The first project in development out of the gate is — you guessed it — a Cookie Lyon spinoff series. The agreement with Fox will also include other projects for multiple platforms.
Henson’s breakout performance in Hustle & Flow was a launching pad to stardom. Her credits...
Henson has an acting career that showcases both her range and personality. Most recently, she wrapped Empire where she played the memorable no-nonsense Cookie Lyon. The role earned her three Emmy nominations, a Golden Globe, a Critics’ Choice Award and three BET Awards.
In July, Henson’s production company Tph Entertainment signed a first-look deal with Twentieth Century Fox TV. The first project in development out of the gate is — you guessed it — a Cookie Lyon spinoff series. The agreement with Fox will also include other projects for multiple platforms.
Henson’s breakout performance in Hustle & Flow was a launching pad to stardom. Her credits...
- 12/1/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Managers Alexa Daniel and Gerald Lee have joined M88, a full-service representation firm founded by former WME partner Phillip Sun and Macro founder and CEO Charles D. King.
Beginning their careers in the talent department at WME, Daniel and Lee work with Michael B. Jordan, Idris Elba, Donald Glover, Naomi Scott, Riz Ahmed, Gemma Chan, Caleb McLaughlin, Sullivan Stapleton, Sabrina Dhowre Elba and Corey Calliet. Daniel and Lee also recently signed digital content creator Katie Florence, who will make her on-screen debut in the Umc streaming series “Millennials,” after launching the popular Instagram and TikTok franchise “The Kouncil.”
“I loved working with Alexa and Gerald since our time at WME. They are remarkably talented individuals and I deeply admire their drive and determination to progress our business forward,” Sun said of the new additions. “Their skillset, mentality and vision for the future of our industry are a perfect addition to our M88 team.
Beginning their careers in the talent department at WME, Daniel and Lee work with Michael B. Jordan, Idris Elba, Donald Glover, Naomi Scott, Riz Ahmed, Gemma Chan, Caleb McLaughlin, Sullivan Stapleton, Sabrina Dhowre Elba and Corey Calliet. Daniel and Lee also recently signed digital content creator Katie Florence, who will make her on-screen debut in the Umc streaming series “Millennials,” after launching the popular Instagram and TikTok franchise “The Kouncil.”
“I loved working with Alexa and Gerald since our time at WME. They are remarkably talented individuals and I deeply admire their drive and determination to progress our business forward,” Sun said of the new additions. “Their skillset, mentality and vision for the future of our industry are a perfect addition to our M88 team.
- 11/30/2020
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Former WME Partner Phillip Sun and MacRo Founder & CEO Charles D. King’s newly launched M88 is growing. Prominent talent manager Oronde Garrett has joined M88 as partner. The new addition bolsters the full-service representation firm that was created to amplify the voices of artists and creators from the “global new majority”.
Garrett is the longtime business partner and manager to Idris Elba. In addition to Elba, he brings with him a unique roster of marquee talent including Hollywood’s record-breaking producer and black-ish star Marsai Martin, media staple Van Lathan, writer-filmmaker Chad Sanders and young tech genius Iddris Sandu.
Prior to joining M88, Garrett built a 20-year career as a preeminent talent manager, film/television consultant and branding executive while working and collaborating with some of the most recognizable actors, creatives, athletes and brands.
“I first got to know Oronde through our mutual client Idris Elba, and over...
Garrett is the longtime business partner and manager to Idris Elba. In addition to Elba, he brings with him a unique roster of marquee talent including Hollywood’s record-breaking producer and black-ish star Marsai Martin, media staple Van Lathan, writer-filmmaker Chad Sanders and young tech genius Iddris Sandu.
Prior to joining M88, Garrett built a 20-year career as a preeminent talent manager, film/television consultant and branding executive while working and collaborating with some of the most recognizable actors, creatives, athletes and brands.
“I first got to know Oronde through our mutual client Idris Elba, and over...
- 10/29/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, Humanitas has released the finalists for the 45th Annual Humanitas Prize, and YouTube announced a new beauty competition series hosted by James Charles.
Castings
Jason Kennedy has been named as the host of E!’s new series “In The Room.“ The “E! News” host will bring viewers inside celebrity homes for in-depth interviews and conversation around their latest projects, products, passions and more. Several primetime specials of the series will be aired before its full launch. Four-time Super Bowl Mvp Tom Brady will be featured in the first episode premiering, Dec. 4. Watch a preview clip below:
Dates
“The Degenerates” will return with Season 2 Dec. 31, Netflix announced. The comedy stand-up series will feature six new and unfiltered sets from Adrienne Iapalucci, Donnell Rawlings, Jim Norton, Nikki Glaser, Ms. Pat and Robert Kelly. Watch a first look below:
Developments
YouTube Originals and James Charles have teamed...
Castings
Jason Kennedy has been named as the host of E!’s new series “In The Room.“ The “E! News” host will bring viewers inside celebrity homes for in-depth interviews and conversation around their latest projects, products, passions and more. Several primetime specials of the series will be aired before its full launch. Four-time Super Bowl Mvp Tom Brady will be featured in the first episode premiering, Dec. 4. Watch a preview clip below:
Dates
“The Degenerates” will return with Season 2 Dec. 31, Netflix announced. The comedy stand-up series will feature six new and unfiltered sets from Adrienne Iapalucci, Donnell Rawlings, Jim Norton, Nikki Glaser, Ms. Pat and Robert Kelly. Watch a first look below:
Developments
YouTube Originals and James Charles have teamed...
- 11/16/2019
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Finalists have been revealed for the 2020 Humanitas Prize, which honors film and television writers whose work inspires compassion, hope, and understanding in the human family. Titles include awards-season heavies Bombshell, It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood and The Farewell on the film side and When They See Us, Pose, This Is Us and The Handmaid’s Tale on the small-screen side.
It’s the 45th year for the honors that hands out awards in 10 categories — two new categories, Limited Series, TV Movie or Special and Short Film, are newcomers this year.
Winners will be announced at the 45th annual Humanitas Prize ceremony January 24, 2020 at the Beverly Hilton.
Here are this year’s finalists:
Drama Feature Film
A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood
Written by Micah Fitzerman-Blue & Noah Harpster; inspired by the article “Can You Say… Hero?” by Tom Junod
A Hidden Life
Written and directed by Terrence Malick...
It’s the 45th year for the honors that hands out awards in 10 categories — two new categories, Limited Series, TV Movie or Special and Short Film, are newcomers this year.
Winners will be announced at the 45th annual Humanitas Prize ceremony January 24, 2020 at the Beverly Hilton.
Here are this year’s finalists:
Drama Feature Film
A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood
Written by Micah Fitzerman-Blue & Noah Harpster; inspired by the article “Can You Say… Hero?” by Tom Junod
A Hidden Life
Written and directed by Terrence Malick...
- 11/15/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
When This Is Us decided that dance was going to be an integral part of Beth’s past, the show’s Powers That Be wanted to ensure that their storytelling would be on point(e).
“I got a text from [series co-producer] Kay Oyegun that said, ‘Girl, can you dance for real?'” star Susan Kelechi Watson recalled. “I said, ‘Yeah,’ and she said, ‘But, like, for real? You like it?'” I was like, ‘Yeah,'” she says, laughing. “That’s when I had a hint of, Ok, there’s possibly dance coming.”
Indeed, Tuesday’s episode (read recap here), which...
“I got a text from [series co-producer] Kay Oyegun that said, ‘Girl, can you dance for real?'” star Susan Kelechi Watson recalled. “I said, ‘Yeah,’ and she said, ‘But, like, for real? You like it?'” I was like, ‘Yeah,'” she says, laughing. “That’s when I had a hint of, Ok, there’s possibly dance coming.”
Indeed, Tuesday’s episode (read recap here), which...
- 2/20/2019
- TVLine.com
In the flash-forward storyline in the third season of “This Is Us,” it was revealed that Beth (Susan Kelechi Watson) worked in a dance academy, and on the 13th episode of the season, entitled “Our Little Island Girl,” her long-time love of the art will come to light. But it is far from the only new side to the character that will be explored.
“The Beth that we’e been seeing for the last two seasons she’s this strong woman — she’s funny; she’s witty,” writer Eboni Freeman said at a Television Critics Assn. panel for the NBC drama Thursday. But she added, “in her childhood she was a bit of a different person — a quieter person. She came from this ballet world that was mostly white. That was interesting to delve into.”
Freeman shared that a lot of Beth’s flashback story came from her own background and training in ballet.
“The Beth that we’e been seeing for the last two seasons she’s this strong woman — she’s funny; she’s witty,” writer Eboni Freeman said at a Television Critics Assn. panel for the NBC drama Thursday. But she added, “in her childhood she was a bit of a different person — a quieter person. She came from this ballet world that was mostly white. That was interesting to delve into.”
Freeman shared that a lot of Beth’s flashback story came from her own background and training in ballet.
- 2/8/2019
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
Having Mrs. Huxtable for a mother is pretty great. Having Sydney Bristow’s partner-in-espionage for a dad isn’t too shabby, either.
And that’s where This Is Us‘ Beth soon will find herself: Carl Lumbly (Alias, Supergirl) will play Beth’s father Abe opposite Phylicia Rashad (The Cosby Show) as Beth’s mom Carol, our sister site Deadline reports.
Lumbly will appear in the Feb. 19 episode, titled “Our Little Island Girl,” which will delve into the backstory of Susan Kelechi Watson’s character, Beth. In addition, the series has added Akira Akbar (Grey’s Anatomy) and Rachel Naomi Hilson...
And that’s where This Is Us‘ Beth soon will find herself: Carl Lumbly (Alias, Supergirl) will play Beth’s father Abe opposite Phylicia Rashad (The Cosby Show) as Beth’s mom Carol, our sister site Deadline reports.
Lumbly will appear in the Feb. 19 episode, titled “Our Little Island Girl,” which will delve into the backstory of Susan Kelechi Watson’s character, Beth. In addition, the series has added Akira Akbar (Grey’s Anatomy) and Rachel Naomi Hilson...
- 2/7/2019
- TVLine.com
This Is Us is bringing on a Timeless star to school Beth. NBC’s hit drama has cast Goran Visnjic as Susan Kelechi Watson’s character’s teacher, TVLine has learned.
Visnjic’s alter ego, Vincent, first will appear in the upcoming episode that focuses on Beth’s backstory. He will recur throughout the remainder of the season.
No word yet regarding when the mysterious Vincent first appears in Beth’s life… or what kind of connection, if any, the two share. (We’re banking on a hot-for-teacher vibe, but who knows?) News of Visnjic’s casting comes shortly after...
Visnjic’s alter ego, Vincent, first will appear in the upcoming episode that focuses on Beth’s backstory. He will recur throughout the remainder of the season.
No word yet regarding when the mysterious Vincent first appears in Beth’s life… or what kind of connection, if any, the two share. (We’re banking on a hot-for-teacher vibe, but who knows?) News of Visnjic’s casting comes shortly after...
- 1/15/2019
- TVLine.com
This Is Us is adding yet another new character when season three returns! According to Entertainment Weekly, Phylicia Rashad, who is best known for her role as Clair Huxtable on The Cosby Show, will play Beth's mom, Carol, in the second half of the season. The actress will reportedly make her debut in an episode that focuses on Beth's backstory.
Beth's backstory is expected to be explored in episode 13 in the season. "We had conversations with them telling the direction we were going in, what Beth was like in the past and what's going to happen for her in the future, that type of thing," actress Susan Kelechi Watson told TV Line about the episode in December. "We have a really great new writer Eboni Freeman, [who is] the main writer on it, and some of it is her story, very personal to her. They found a way to create this really beautiful backstory,...
Beth's backstory is expected to be explored in episode 13 in the season. "We had conversations with them telling the direction we were going in, what Beth was like in the past and what's going to happen for her in the future, that type of thing," actress Susan Kelechi Watson told TV Line about the episode in December. "We have a really great new writer Eboni Freeman, [who is] the main writer on it, and some of it is her story, very personal to her. They found a way to create this really beautiful backstory,...
- 1/12/2019
- by Kelsie Gibson
- Popsugar.com
This is…. some pretty perfect casting.
The Cosby Show matriarch Phylicia Rashad will join This Is Us as Beth’s mother Carol, EW.com reports. Carol first will appear in an episode that delves into Beth’s past; series star Susan Kelechi Watson told TVLine in December 2018 that Beth’s backstory hour will be Episode 13.
“We had conversations with them telling the direction we were going in, what Beth was like in the past and what’s going to happen for her in the future, that type of thing,” Watson said of the episode at the time. “We have a...
The Cosby Show matriarch Phylicia Rashad will join This Is Us as Beth’s mother Carol, EW.com reports. Carol first will appear in an episode that delves into Beth’s past; series star Susan Kelechi Watson told TVLine in December 2018 that Beth’s backstory hour will be Episode 13.
“We had conversations with them telling the direction we were going in, what Beth was like in the past and what’s going to happen for her in the future, that type of thing,” Watson said of the episode at the time. “We have a...
- 1/8/2019
- TVLine.com
“You’re not getting me in trouble.”
It’s the day after This Is Us‘ fall finale, an episode that ended with a return to a flash-forward seen earlier in Season 3: An aging Randall and adult Tess prepare to visit a woman referred to only as “her.” But this go-around was the first time we saw Susan Kelechi Watson‘s Beth in the advanced timeline. (Also: We now know that “her” is Rebecca.)
So when Watson chats with TVLine, she gently but firmly (see above) shuts down any speculation about Future Beth… aside from laughing and saying, “You’re...
It’s the day after This Is Us‘ fall finale, an episode that ended with a return to a flash-forward seen earlier in Season 3: An aging Randall and adult Tess prepare to visit a woman referred to only as “her.” But this go-around was the first time we saw Susan Kelechi Watson‘s Beth in the advanced timeline. (Also: We now know that “her” is Rebecca.)
So when Watson chats with TVLine, she gently but firmly (see above) shuts down any speculation about Future Beth… aside from laughing and saying, “You’re...
- 11/29/2018
- TVLine.com
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