Jake Johnson’s survival comedy “Self Reliance” will play on the big screen for one day before it lands on Hulu.
Neon is releasing the film in 225 North American theaters on Jan. 3 in partnership with the cinema chain AMC Theatres. During the one-night stunt, audiences will be treated to 10 extra minutes of behind-the-scenes footage and a discussion with Johnson and his “New Girl” co-star Lamorne Morris.
“Self Reliance” will begin streaming on Hulu on Jan 12.
Johnson wrote and directed the movie in addition to starring as Tommy, a man who is offered $1 million to play a game in which he must outwit hunters as they attempt to kill him. He thinks he has found the perfect loophole because he can only be attacked when he’s alone. The only problem is that none of his friends or family want to keep him company because they don’t believe the game is real.
Neon is releasing the film in 225 North American theaters on Jan. 3 in partnership with the cinema chain AMC Theatres. During the one-night stunt, audiences will be treated to 10 extra minutes of behind-the-scenes footage and a discussion with Johnson and his “New Girl” co-star Lamorne Morris.
“Self Reliance” will begin streaming on Hulu on Jan 12.
Johnson wrote and directed the movie in addition to starring as Tommy, a man who is offered $1 million to play a game in which he must outwit hunters as they attempt to kill him. He thinks he has found the perfect loophole because he can only be attacked when he’s alone. The only problem is that none of his friends or family want to keep him company because they don’t believe the game is real.
- 12/20/2023
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Neon is releasing Jake Johnson’s feature directorial debut Self Reliance in theaters for one night only on Jan. 3, 2024 before the pic’s Jan. 12 streaming date on Hulu.
The comedy-thriller will screen as part of a one-night stunt event in exclusive partnership with AMC Theaters at 225 locations, and feature a ten-minute behind-the-scenes discussion between Johnson and Lamorne Morris (New Girl).
Self Reliance premiered at the 2023 SXSW Festival and was quickly acquired by Hulu in a deal with MRC, which backed the project, and Paramount Global Content Distribution.
Johnson also stars alongside Anna Kendrick (Pitch Perfect), Natalie Morales (Parks and Recreation), Andy Samberg (Palm Springs), GaTa (“Dave”), Emily Hampshire (“Schitt’s Creek”), Mary Holland (Happiest Season), Boban Marjanović (Hustle), with Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future), and Wayne Brady (How I Met Your Mother).
Self Reliance follows Tommy (Johnson), who is offered a million dollars to play a game in which he...
The comedy-thriller will screen as part of a one-night stunt event in exclusive partnership with AMC Theaters at 225 locations, and feature a ten-minute behind-the-scenes discussion between Johnson and Lamorne Morris (New Girl).
Self Reliance premiered at the 2023 SXSW Festival and was quickly acquired by Hulu in a deal with MRC, which backed the project, and Paramount Global Content Distribution.
Johnson also stars alongside Anna Kendrick (Pitch Perfect), Natalie Morales (Parks and Recreation), Andy Samberg (Palm Springs), GaTa (“Dave”), Emily Hampshire (“Schitt’s Creek”), Mary Holland (Happiest Season), Boban Marjanović (Hustle), with Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future), and Wayne Brady (How I Met Your Mother).
Self Reliance follows Tommy (Johnson), who is offered a million dollars to play a game in which he...
- 12/20/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
How far would you go for the chance to win a million dollars? Tommy (Jake Johnson) and Maddy (Anna Kendrick) find out in Hulu‘s Self Reliance trailer, featuring a star-studded cast of comedic greats.
Jake Johnson is getting behind the camera for his feature directorial debut with Self Reliance. This film finds the main character, Tommy, playing a dangerous game for a lofty sum of cash, but at what price? Hulu acquired the U.S. rights to Self Reliance after a competitive bid with MRC and Paramount Global Content. In addition to directing and writing the feature, Johnson also stars alongside Anna Kendrick, Natalie Morales, Andy Samberg, GaTa (Dave), Emily Hampshire, Mary Holland, Boban Marjanović, Christopher Lloyd and Wayne Brady.
Here’s the official synopsis for Self Reliance courtesy of Hulu:
When a middle-aged man is invited into a limo by famous actor Andy Samberg, his dull life takes a thrilling turn.
Jake Johnson is getting behind the camera for his feature directorial debut with Self Reliance. This film finds the main character, Tommy, playing a dangerous game for a lofty sum of cash, but at what price? Hulu acquired the U.S. rights to Self Reliance after a competitive bid with MRC and Paramount Global Content. In addition to directing and writing the feature, Johnson also stars alongside Anna Kendrick, Natalie Morales, Andy Samberg, GaTa (Dave), Emily Hampshire, Mary Holland, Boban Marjanović, Christopher Lloyd and Wayne Brady.
Here’s the official synopsis for Self Reliance courtesy of Hulu:
When a middle-aged man is invited into a limo by famous actor Andy Samberg, his dull life takes a thrilling turn.
- 12/5/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The Roku Channel is breaking out their wreaths. The streaming platform announced two new holiday projects to their lineup.
“How to Fall in Love by the Holidays,” led by Teri Hatcher, follows a writer-turned-ceo who must write a column about love in time for the holidays. Things become more complicated, thanks to the handsome photographer working alongside her.
The Reel One Entertainment film is executive produced by Tom Berry, Suzanne Chapman, Breanne Hartley, Louisa Cadywould, Sebastian Battro and Laurence Braun, written by Ansley Gordon and directed by Michael Kennedy. The movie streams on Friday, November 3.
The Holiday Shift
Roku will also debut a five-episode holiday series titled “The Holiday Shift,” from CBS Studios and Fulwell73. The show follows intersecting love stories of employees at a mall working during the holiday rush. Varun Saranga, Jean-Luc Bilodeau, Devyn Nekoda, Nadine Bhabha, Brielle Robillard, Michael Delleva, Sarah Levy and Jon Dore star.
Tommy Johnagin,...
“How to Fall in Love by the Holidays,” led by Teri Hatcher, follows a writer-turned-ceo who must write a column about love in time for the holidays. Things become more complicated, thanks to the handsome photographer working alongside her.
The Reel One Entertainment film is executive produced by Tom Berry, Suzanne Chapman, Breanne Hartley, Louisa Cadywould, Sebastian Battro and Laurence Braun, written by Ansley Gordon and directed by Michael Kennedy. The movie streams on Friday, November 3.
The Holiday Shift
Roku will also debut a five-episode holiday series titled “The Holiday Shift,” from CBS Studios and Fulwell73. The show follows intersecting love stories of employees at a mall working during the holiday rush. Varun Saranga, Jean-Luc Bilodeau, Devyn Nekoda, Nadine Bhabha, Brielle Robillard, Michael Delleva, Sarah Levy and Jon Dore star.
Tommy Johnagin,...
- 10/12/2023
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
Jake Johnson’s feature directorial debut, Self Reliance, is heading to Hulu after debuting at the South by Southwest Film Festival earlier this year.
The streaming service said Thursday that it has acquired the comedic thriller in a deal with MRC, which backed the project, and Paramount Global Content Distribution. The film is set for release as a Hulu Original on Sept. 8 with a cast that includes Johnson, Anna Kendrick, Natalie Morales, Andy Samberg, GaTa, Emily Hampshire, Mary Holland, Boban Marjanović, Christopher Lloyd and Wayne Brady.
Self Reliance centers on Thomas (Johnson) getting invited to compete in a game in which he can win a million dollars by staying alive while others try to kill him. Although he can only be killed while he’s alone, Tommy soon learns that none of his loved ones believe that the situation is real.
Johnson, who directed from his own script, serves as...
The streaming service said Thursday that it has acquired the comedic thriller in a deal with MRC, which backed the project, and Paramount Global Content Distribution. The film is set for release as a Hulu Original on Sept. 8 with a cast that includes Johnson, Anna Kendrick, Natalie Morales, Andy Samberg, GaTa, Emily Hampshire, Mary Holland, Boban Marjanović, Christopher Lloyd and Wayne Brady.
Self Reliance centers on Thomas (Johnson) getting invited to compete in a game in which he can win a million dollars by staying alive while others try to kill him. Although he can only be killed while he’s alone, Tommy soon learns that none of his loved ones believe that the situation is real.
Johnson, who directed from his own script, serves as...
- 6/29/2023
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jake Johnson is getting behind the camera for his feature directorial debut with Self Reliance. This film finds the main character playing a dangerous game for a lofty sum of cash, but at what price? Hulu acquired the U.S. rights to Self Reliance after a competitive bid with MRC and Paramount Global Content. In addition to directing the feature, Johnson also stars alongside Anna Kendrick, Natalie Morales, Andy Samberg, GaTa (Dave), Emily Hampshire, Mary Holland, Boban Marjanović, Christopher Lloyd and Wayne Brady.
Self Reliance revolves around Tommy, a man who is offered a million dollars to participate in a game in which hunters try to kill him. The catch? They can only attack him when he’s alone. Thinking he’s found a loophole, the man attempts to bring his friends and family into the deal. However, problems arise when no one in his party thinks the game is real.
Self Reliance revolves around Tommy, a man who is offered a million dollars to participate in a game in which hunters try to kill him. The catch? They can only attack him when he’s alone. Thinking he’s found a loophole, the man attempts to bring his friends and family into the deal. However, problems arise when no one in his party thinks the game is real.
- 6/29/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Jake Johnson’s feature directorial debut, titled “Self Reliance,” is coming to Hulu on Sept. 8. The streamer will launch the comedy thriller, written and starring the “Minx” and “New Girl” star, as a Hulu original.
Hulu acquired the film in a deal with MRC and Paramount Global Distribution after fierce competition following its debut at the SXSW Film Festival in March. The logline for the film reads: “When a man is offered a million dollars to play a game in which hunters try to kill him, he thinks he has found the perfect loophole: they can only attack when he’s alone. His only problem is that none of his friends or family believe the game is real.”
Along with Johnson, the film stars Anna Kendrick, Natalie Morales, Andy Samberg, GaTa (“Dave”), Emily Hampshire (“Schitt’s Creek”), Mary Holland, Boban Marjanović, Christopher Lloyd and Wayne Brady.
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Hulu acquired the film in a deal with MRC and Paramount Global Distribution after fierce competition following its debut at the SXSW Film Festival in March. The logline for the film reads: “When a man is offered a million dollars to play a game in which hunters try to kill him, he thinks he has found the perfect loophole: they can only attack when he’s alone. His only problem is that none of his friends or family believe the game is real.”
Along with Johnson, the film stars Anna Kendrick, Natalie Morales, Andy Samberg, GaTa (“Dave”), Emily Hampshire (“Schitt’s Creek”), Mary Holland, Boban Marjanović, Christopher Lloyd and Wayne Brady.
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- 6/29/2023
- by Jose Alejandro Bastidas
- The Wrap
Hulu has acquired the U.S. rights to Jake Johnson’s feature directorial debut Self Reliance, in a competitive deal with MRC and Paramount Global Content Distribution.
The film is also written by and stars Johnson (New Girl), and stars Anna Kendrick, Natalie Morales, Andy Samberg, GaTa (Dave), Emily Hampshire (Schitt’s Creek), Mary Holland, Boban Marjanović, Christopher Lloyd and Wayne Brady.
The MRC-financed film premiered at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival in March. It will premiere as a Hulu Original on Sept. 8.
Self Reliance is about a man who is offered a million dollars to play a game in which hunters try to kill him. He thinks he found the perfect loophole: they can only attack when he’s alone. His only problem is that none of his friends or family believe the game is real.
Self Reliance is produced by Lonely Island and Walcott Productions, while Ali Bell, Joe Hardesty...
The film is also written by and stars Johnson (New Girl), and stars Anna Kendrick, Natalie Morales, Andy Samberg, GaTa (Dave), Emily Hampshire (Schitt’s Creek), Mary Holland, Boban Marjanović, Christopher Lloyd and Wayne Brady.
The MRC-financed film premiered at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival in March. It will premiere as a Hulu Original on Sept. 8.
Self Reliance is about a man who is offered a million dollars to play a game in which hunters try to kill him. He thinks he found the perfect loophole: they can only attack when he’s alone. His only problem is that none of his friends or family believe the game is real.
Self Reliance is produced by Lonely Island and Walcott Productions, while Ali Bell, Joe Hardesty...
- 6/29/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Jake Johnson describes his new film “Self Reliance,” which he wrote and directed, as “‘Jacob’s Ladder’ with some laughs.” The film is a comedy with real stakes: Johnson stars as a man who winds up in a game where he’s trying to win a million dollars while hunters try to kill him. The twist is he discovers that the hunters can only attack him when he’s alone. But when none of his friends or family believe the game is real, Johnson’s character must figure out how to survive on his own.
There are scary moments, but more often it’s also really funny. And the audience screening it on Saturday night at the South by Southwest festival in Austin rocked the Paramount Theatre with big laughs throughout the film’s tight 85 minutes.
“I love ‘Jacob’s Ladder.’ I love it so much. I do get some laughs,” Johnson said after the screening.
There are scary moments, but more often it’s also really funny. And the audience screening it on Saturday night at the South by Southwest festival in Austin rocked the Paramount Theatre with big laughs throughout the film’s tight 85 minutes.
“I love ‘Jacob’s Ladder.’ I love it so much. I do get some laughs,” Johnson said after the screening.
- 3/12/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Decal will release theatrically in US.
Myriad Pictures has acquired international sales rights to Ride The Eagle and will premiere the indie comedy starring Jake Johnson, Susan Sarandon, and J.K. Simmons at the pre-Cannes screenings in late June.
Decal holds North American rights to the film about a man who can only inherit his mother’s picturesque Yosemite cabin if he completes an elaborate to-do list designed by his mother while she was alive as a way of making amends from beyond the grave.
Trent O’Donnell directed from a screenplay he co-wrote with Johnson. The cast includes D’Arcy Carden.
Producers are O’Donnell,...
Myriad Pictures has acquired international sales rights to Ride The Eagle and will premiere the indie comedy starring Jake Johnson, Susan Sarandon, and J.K. Simmons at the pre-Cannes screenings in late June.
Decal holds North American rights to the film about a man who can only inherit his mother’s picturesque Yosemite cabin if he completes an elaborate to-do list designed by his mother while she was alive as a way of making amends from beyond the grave.
Trent O’Donnell directed from a screenplay he co-wrote with Johnson. The cast includes D’Arcy Carden.
Producers are O’Donnell,...
- 5/27/2021
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Decal, a new independent distributor that launched earlier this year, has acquired the worldwide rights to “Ride the Eagle,” a comedy starring and co-written by Jake Johnson.
The “New Girl” star wrote “Ride the Eagle” along with director Trent O’Donnell, and the film stars Susan Sarandon, J.K. Simmons and D’Arcy Carden. Decal plans to release the film in theaters, on demand and on digital on July 30, 2021.
Johnson in “Ride the Eagle” plays Leif, whose estranged mother Honey (Sarandon) dies and leaves him a “conditional inheritance.” Before he can move into her picturesque Yosemite cabin, he has to complete her elaborate, and sometimes dubious, to-do list. Leif and and his dog Nora must step into Honey’s wild world as she tries to make amends from beyond the grave in this hilarious and heartfelt comedy.
O’Donnell, Johnson and Carden also produced “Ride the Eagle” along with Joe Hardesty and Huey Park.
The “New Girl” star wrote “Ride the Eagle” along with director Trent O’Donnell, and the film stars Susan Sarandon, J.K. Simmons and D’Arcy Carden. Decal plans to release the film in theaters, on demand and on digital on July 30, 2021.
Johnson in “Ride the Eagle” plays Leif, whose estranged mother Honey (Sarandon) dies and leaves him a “conditional inheritance.” Before he can move into her picturesque Yosemite cabin, he has to complete her elaborate, and sometimes dubious, to-do list. Leif and and his dog Nora must step into Honey’s wild world as she tries to make amends from beyond the grave in this hilarious and heartfelt comedy.
O’Donnell, Johnson and Carden also produced “Ride the Eagle” along with Joe Hardesty and Huey Park.
- 5/18/2021
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
In today’s TV news roundup, “South Park” premiered a preview clip of its coronavirus-themed special and Paramount Plus’ shared with Variety an exclusive clip from true-crime docuseries “For Heaven’s Sake.”
Casting
Matthew Sato has been cast as Kai, a series regular role, in Disney Plus‘ new “Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.,” portraying the brother of lead Dr. Lahela Kamealoha (Peyton Elizabeth Lee). Described as Lahela’s “hot older brother,” he is a charming, emotionally intelligent and charismatic guy who sometimes struggled with book smarts. The woman-centered reboot of ABC‘s “Doogie Howser” follows Lahela, a 16-year-old genius doctor in Hawaii. While she still lives with her family and barely has her driver’s license, her days are filled with making vital life-changing decisions. The series is written and executive produced by Kourtney Kang, along with Jake Kasdan, Melvin Mar and Dayna and Jesse Bochco. Kasdan will direct the first episode.
Casting
Matthew Sato has been cast as Kai, a series regular role, in Disney Plus‘ new “Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.,” portraying the brother of lead Dr. Lahela Kamealoha (Peyton Elizabeth Lee). Described as Lahela’s “hot older brother,” he is a charming, emotionally intelligent and charismatic guy who sometimes struggled with book smarts. The woman-centered reboot of ABC‘s “Doogie Howser” follows Lahela, a 16-year-old genius doctor in Hawaii. While she still lives with her family and barely has her driver’s license, her days are filled with making vital life-changing decisions. The series is written and executive produced by Kourtney Kang, along with Jake Kasdan, Melvin Mar and Dayna and Jesse Bochco. Kasdan will direct the first episode.
- 3/4/2021
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- Variety Film + TV
Paramount+ released the first trailer for “No Activity” Season 4 on Wednesday, sharing the first look at the animated versions of Patrick Brammall and Tim Meadows.
As previously reported, the comedy is switching up formats and going entirely animated this season. In addition to Brammall and Meadows, the new season will also see Joe Keery, Sunita Mani, Jason Mantzoukas, Bob Odenkirk and Amy Sedaris return as animated version of their existing characters, alongside new guest stars Louie Anderson, Kevin Bacon, Jillian Bell, D’Arcy Carden, Rob Delaney, Elle Fanning, Will Forte, Kimberly Hébert Gregory, Udo Kier, Lamorne Morris, Oscar Nuñez, Hannah Simone, June Squibb and Samara Weaving.
The new season will premiere on Thursday, April 8, with new episodes rolling out weekly thereafter.
In Season 4, Patrick Brammall’s Special Agent Nick Cullen realizes his dream of joining the FBI, but he will soon discover that being an FBI agent isn’t that special after all.
As previously reported, the comedy is switching up formats and going entirely animated this season. In addition to Brammall and Meadows, the new season will also see Joe Keery, Sunita Mani, Jason Mantzoukas, Bob Odenkirk and Amy Sedaris return as animated version of their existing characters, alongside new guest stars Louie Anderson, Kevin Bacon, Jillian Bell, D’Arcy Carden, Rob Delaney, Elle Fanning, Will Forte, Kimberly Hébert Gregory, Udo Kier, Lamorne Morris, Oscar Nuñez, Hannah Simone, June Squibb and Samara Weaving.
The new season will premiere on Thursday, April 8, with new episodes rolling out weekly thereafter.
In Season 4, Patrick Brammall’s Special Agent Nick Cullen realizes his dream of joining the FBI, but he will soon discover that being an FBI agent isn’t that special after all.
- 3/3/2021
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Kate Beckinsale will replace Isla Fisher in the dark comedy series “Guilty Party” at Paramount+, TheWrap has confirmed.
Beckinsale will star in the Funny or Die series as Beth Baker, “a discredited journalist desperate to salvage her career,” according to the series description. “She latches on to the story of a young mother sentenced to life in prison for maiming and murdering her husband, crimes she claims she didn’t commit. In trying to uncover the truth, Beth finds herself in over her head as she contends with Colorado gun-smugglers, clickbait culture, the doldrums of marriage and her own tarnished past.”
Fisher was originally attached to star in and executive produce the series when it was announced back in March, but according to Deadline, which first reported the news of Beckinsale’s casting, the actress was forced to drop out of the project due to pandemic-related circumstances.
“Guilty Party” is...
Beckinsale will star in the Funny or Die series as Beth Baker, “a discredited journalist desperate to salvage her career,” according to the series description. “She latches on to the story of a young mother sentenced to life in prison for maiming and murdering her husband, crimes she claims she didn’t commit. In trying to uncover the truth, Beth finds herself in over her head as she contends with Colorado gun-smugglers, clickbait culture, the doldrums of marriage and her own tarnished past.”
Fisher was originally attached to star in and executive produce the series when it was announced back in March, but according to Deadline, which first reported the news of Beckinsale’s casting, the actress was forced to drop out of the project due to pandemic-related circumstances.
“Guilty Party” is...
- 12/16/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
CAA has hired agent Natasha Ahmed to work in the television department, Variety has learned exclusively.
Ahmed joins CAA from UTA. There, she dedicated herself to representing women and Bipoc line producers and non-writing executive producers.
She has represented clients including Michelle Wright, Carol Cuddy, Rose Lam (“The Last of Us”), Jane Raab (“Only Murders in the Building”), Allyce Ozarksi (“The L Word: Generation Q”), Heidi McGowen (“Black-ish”), Bonnie Munoz (“The Flight Attendant”), Jennifer Corey (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”), Joe Hardesty (“Dead to Me”), Jamie Feldman, Jonathan Filley, Victor Hsu, Princess Nash (“Better Call Saul”), and Meg Schave (“Mr. Corman”).
Ahmed is a first-generation immigrant of Pakistani descent. She began her career at Wargo French Llp, and subsequently worked at Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg Llp. She joined UTA in 2015. She will be based in CAA’s Los Angeles office.
Ahmed joins CAA from UTA. There, she dedicated herself to representing women and Bipoc line producers and non-writing executive producers.
She has represented clients including Michelle Wright, Carol Cuddy, Rose Lam (“The Last of Us”), Jane Raab (“Only Murders in the Building”), Allyce Ozarksi (“The L Word: Generation Q”), Heidi McGowen (“Black-ish”), Bonnie Munoz (“The Flight Attendant”), Jennifer Corey (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”), Joe Hardesty (“Dead to Me”), Jamie Feldman, Jonathan Filley, Victor Hsu, Princess Nash (“Better Call Saul”), and Meg Schave (“Mr. Corman”).
Ahmed is a first-generation immigrant of Pakistani descent. She began her career at Wargo French Llp, and subsequently worked at Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg Llp. She joined UTA in 2015. She will be based in CAA’s Los Angeles office.
- 11/24/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
The CBS All Access cop comedy “No Activity” is set to go animated for its fourth season, the streaming service announced Thursday.
The newly ordered season will follow Patrick Brammall’s Special Agent Nick Cullen realizing his dream of joining the FBI, but he will soon discover that being an FBI agent isn’t that special after all. After being assigned to a seemingly dull observation detail, he finds a potential career case in the form of an emerging cult. A large scale operation soon takes aim at the cult but it’s unclear which side will break first. Despite the promotion, Cullen’s path continues to cross with former partner Judd Toldbeck’s (Tim Meadows), who adjusts to life with a new partner of his own.
The decision to go animated for Season 4 comes as Covid-19 safety protocols continue to complicate live-action production. Several other series, including ABC’s...
The newly ordered season will follow Patrick Brammall’s Special Agent Nick Cullen realizing his dream of joining the FBI, but he will soon discover that being an FBI agent isn’t that special after all. After being assigned to a seemingly dull observation detail, he finds a potential career case in the form of an emerging cult. A large scale operation soon takes aim at the cult but it’s unclear which side will break first. Despite the promotion, Cullen’s path continues to cross with former partner Judd Toldbeck’s (Tim Meadows), who adjusts to life with a new partner of his own.
The decision to go animated for Season 4 comes as Covid-19 safety protocols continue to complicate live-action production. Several other series, including ABC’s...
- 10/29/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
“No Activity” has been renewed for Season 4 at CBS All Access but will switch from live-action to an animated format.
Season 4 will find Special Agent Nick Cullen (Patrick Brammall) realizing his dream of joining the FBI, but he will soon discover that being an FBI agent isn’t that special after all. After being assigned to a seemingly dull observation detail, he finds a potential career case in the form of an emerging cult. A large scale operation soon takes aim at the cult but it’s unclear which side will break first. Despite the promotion, Cullen’s path continues to cross with former partner Judd Toldbeck’s (Tim Meadows), who adjusts to life with a new partner of his own.
“We are so excited to welcome back the hilarious team behind ‘No Activity’ for a fourth season and can’t wait to show fans their favorite mediocre law enforcement...
Season 4 will find Special Agent Nick Cullen (Patrick Brammall) realizing his dream of joining the FBI, but he will soon discover that being an FBI agent isn’t that special after all. After being assigned to a seemingly dull observation detail, he finds a potential career case in the form of an emerging cult. A large scale operation soon takes aim at the cult but it’s unclear which side will break first. Despite the promotion, Cullen’s path continues to cross with former partner Judd Toldbeck’s (Tim Meadows), who adjusts to life with a new partner of his own.
“We are so excited to welcome back the hilarious team behind ‘No Activity’ for a fourth season and can’t wait to show fans their favorite mediocre law enforcement...
- 10/29/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
CBS All Access has officially picked up a fourth season of its original comedy series No Activity, starring Patrick Brammall and Tim Meadows.
The formal greenlight for a fourth season had been expected. The season had already been written and the show had been gearing up for production when the pandemic brought everything to a halt.
The new season also will be a departure from previous seasons, with all characters appearing in animated form.
Season 4 will find Special Agent Nick Cullen (Brammall) realizing his dream of joining the FBI, but he will soon discover that being an FBI agent isn’t that special after all. After being assigned to a seemingly dull observation detail, he finds a potential career case in the form of an emerging cult. A large-scale operation soon takes aim at the cult but it’s unclear which side will break first. Despite the promotion, Cullen’s...
The formal greenlight for a fourth season had been expected. The season had already been written and the show had been gearing up for production when the pandemic brought everything to a halt.
The new season also will be a departure from previous seasons, with all characters appearing in animated form.
Season 4 will find Special Agent Nick Cullen (Brammall) realizing his dream of joining the FBI, but he will soon discover that being an FBI agent isn’t that special after all. After being assigned to a seemingly dull observation detail, he finds a potential career case in the form of an emerging cult. A large-scale operation soon takes aim at the cult but it’s unclear which side will break first. Despite the promotion, Cullen’s...
- 10/29/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS All Access has given out a series order to the dark comedy series “Guilty Party” with Isla Fisher set to star, Variety has learned.
In the half-hour series, Fisher plays Beth Baker, a discredited journalist desperate to salvage her career by latching on to the story of a young mother sentenced to life in prison for maiming and murdering her husband, crimes she claims she didn’t commit. In trying to uncover the truth, Beth finds herself in over her head as she contends with Colorado gun-smugglers, clickbait culture, the doldrums of marriage and her own tarnished past.
Fisher will serve as executive producer in addition to starring. Rebecca Addelman serves as writer and executive producer. Sam Hansen, Jimmy Miller and Funny Or Die’s Joe Farrell, Jim Ziegler, and Mike Farah will also executive produce, with Joe Hardesty co-executive producing. Trent O’Donnell is set to direct and executive produce.
In the half-hour series, Fisher plays Beth Baker, a discredited journalist desperate to salvage her career by latching on to the story of a young mother sentenced to life in prison for maiming and murdering her husband, crimes she claims she didn’t commit. In trying to uncover the truth, Beth finds herself in over her head as she contends with Colorado gun-smugglers, clickbait culture, the doldrums of marriage and her own tarnished past.
Fisher will serve as executive producer in addition to starring. Rebecca Addelman serves as writer and executive producer. Sam Hansen, Jimmy Miller and Funny Or Die’s Joe Farrell, Jim Ziegler, and Mike Farah will also executive produce, with Joe Hardesty co-executive producing. Trent O’Donnell is set to direct and executive produce.
- 3/5/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
CBS All Access has greenlighted Guilty Party, a half-hour dark comedy starring and executive produced by Isla Fisher. The project hails from Rebecca Addelman (Dead to Me), CBS Television Studios and Funny Or Die.
Written by Addelman and directed by Trent O’Donnell (No Activity), Guilty Party stars Fisher as Beth Baker, a discredited journalist desperate to salvage her career by latching on to the story of a young mother sentenced to life in prison for maiming and murdering her husband, crimes she claims she didn’t commit. In trying to uncover the truth, Beth finds herself in over her head as she contends with Colorado gun-smugglers, clickbait culture, the doldrums of marriage and her own tarnished past.
Addelman and O’Donnell executive produce alongside Fisher, Sam Hansen, Jimmy Miller and Funny Or Die’s Joe Farrell, Jim Ziegler, Mike Farah; Joe Hardesty co-exec produces. The series is being produced by...
Written by Addelman and directed by Trent O’Donnell (No Activity), Guilty Party stars Fisher as Beth Baker, a discredited journalist desperate to salvage her career by latching on to the story of a young mother sentenced to life in prison for maiming and murdering her husband, crimes she claims she didn’t commit. In trying to uncover the truth, Beth finds herself in over her head as she contends with Colorado gun-smugglers, clickbait culture, the doldrums of marriage and her own tarnished past.
Addelman and O’Donnell executive produce alongside Fisher, Sam Hansen, Jimmy Miller and Funny Or Die’s Joe Farrell, Jim Ziegler, Mike Farah; Joe Hardesty co-exec produces. The series is being produced by...
- 3/5/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS All Access has slotted Thursday, November 21 for the Season 3 premiere of ts original comedy series No Activity.
Season 3 picks up following last season’s disastrous bust, with detectives Nick Cullen (Patrick Brammall) and Judd Tolbeck (Tim Meadows) back in uniform with a revolving door of quirky new partners and even quirkier criminals, while robots edge in on Janice (Amy Sedaris) and Fatima (Sunita Mani) in dispatch.
Based on the Stan original series produced by Jungle, the series is co-developed and executive produced by Brammell and Trent O’Donnell. It stars Brammall and Meadows as Sdpd detectives, who in season 2 were found staking out the seedy underbelly of a cockfighting ring as the Sdpd was rocked by a massive corruption scandal.
New guest stars this season include Beth Behrs, Joe Keery, Keegan-Michael Key, Dylan McDermott and Paula Pell. They will be joined by returning guest stars including Mani as dispatch operator Fatima,...
Season 3 picks up following last season’s disastrous bust, with detectives Nick Cullen (Patrick Brammall) and Judd Tolbeck (Tim Meadows) back in uniform with a revolving door of quirky new partners and even quirkier criminals, while robots edge in on Janice (Amy Sedaris) and Fatima (Sunita Mani) in dispatch.
Based on the Stan original series produced by Jungle, the series is co-developed and executive produced by Brammell and Trent O’Donnell. It stars Brammall and Meadows as Sdpd detectives, who in season 2 were found staking out the seedy underbelly of a cockfighting ring as the Sdpd was rocked by a massive corruption scandal.
New guest stars this season include Beth Behrs, Joe Keery, Keegan-Michael Key, Dylan McDermott and Paula Pell. They will be joined by returning guest stars including Mani as dispatch operator Fatima,...
- 10/15/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Keegan-Michael Key (Dolemite Is My Name) and Dylan McDermott are set to recur on the upcoming third season of CBS All Access’ Funny or Die comedy series No Activity, which premieres later this fall. Additionally, Beth Behrs, Joe Keery (Stranger Things) and Paula Pell (A.P. Bio) join in guest roles.
The five will be joined by returning guest stars Jake Johnson as disgraced Detective Haldeman, Sunita Mani as dispatch operator Fatima, Jason Mantzoukas as an undercover FBI agent, Amy Sedaris as dispatch’s mother hen Janice and J.K. Simmons as Leon, the internal affairs investigator with a fondness for deep sea fishing. Co-developer Patrick Brammall reprises his role as Detective Cullen.
Following last season’s disastrous bust, season three finds Detectives Cullen (Brammall) and Tolbeck (Tim Meadows) back in uniform with a revolving door of quirky new partners and even quirkier criminals,...
The five will be joined by returning guest stars Jake Johnson as disgraced Detective Haldeman, Sunita Mani as dispatch operator Fatima, Jason Mantzoukas as an undercover FBI agent, Amy Sedaris as dispatch’s mother hen Janice and J.K. Simmons as Leon, the internal affairs investigator with a fondness for deep sea fishing. Co-developer Patrick Brammall reprises his role as Detective Cullen.
Following last season’s disastrous bust, season three finds Detectives Cullen (Brammall) and Tolbeck (Tim Meadows) back in uniform with a revolving door of quirky new partners and even quirkier criminals,...
- 9/9/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS All Access announced today that they have renewed the original comedy No Activity for a third season.
Created by Patrick Brammall and Trent O’Donnell, the series stars Brammall and Tim Meadows as Sdpd detectives. The second season found them staking out the seedy underbelly of a cockfighting ring as the Sdpd rocked by a massive corruption scandal.
“We are so excited to welcome back our favorite cops for a third season of No Activity,” said Julie McNamara, Executive Vice President, Original Content for CBS All Access. “Trent O’Donnell and Patrick Brammall, along with Funny Or Die and Gary Sanchez Productions, just keep outdoing themselves. No Activity is a master class in proving that while our characters may be bored, they are never boring.”
The second season featured numerous guest stars including Jessica Alba, Allison Bell, Harriet Dyer, Chris Gethard, Max Greenfield, Jake Johnson, Joe Manganiello, Sunita Mani,...
Created by Patrick Brammall and Trent O’Donnell, the series stars Brammall and Tim Meadows as Sdpd detectives. The second season found them staking out the seedy underbelly of a cockfighting ring as the Sdpd rocked by a massive corruption scandal.
“We are so excited to welcome back our favorite cops for a third season of No Activity,” said Julie McNamara, Executive Vice President, Original Content for CBS All Access. “Trent O’Donnell and Patrick Brammall, along with Funny Or Die and Gary Sanchez Productions, just keep outdoing themselves. No Activity is a master class in proving that while our characters may be bored, they are never boring.”
The second season featured numerous guest stars including Jessica Alba, Allison Bell, Harriet Dyer, Chris Gethard, Max Greenfield, Jake Johnson, Joe Manganiello, Sunita Mani,...
- 3/4/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Cop comedy “No Activity” has been renewed for a third season at CBS All Access, Variety has learned.
The show, based on the Australian series of the same name, was the first original comedy series to launch on CBS’ streaming service when it debuted in 2017.
Its second season found detectives Cullen (Patrick Brammall) and Tolbeck (Tim Meadows) back in the squad car together, as they stake out the seedy underbelly of a cockfighting ring, while their police department was rocked by a massive corruption scandal. Season two featured a host of guest stars including Jessica Alba, Allison Bell, Joe Manganiello, Sunita Mani, Nasim Pedrad, Amy Sedaris and J.K. Simmons.
“We are so excited to welcome back our favorite cops for a third season,” said Julie McNamara, Executive Vice President, Original Content for CBS All Access. “Trent O’Donnell and Patrick Brammall, along with Funny Or Die and Gary Sanchez Productions,...
The show, based on the Australian series of the same name, was the first original comedy series to launch on CBS’ streaming service when it debuted in 2017.
Its second season found detectives Cullen (Patrick Brammall) and Tolbeck (Tim Meadows) back in the squad car together, as they stake out the seedy underbelly of a cockfighting ring, while their police department was rocked by a massive corruption scandal. Season two featured a host of guest stars including Jessica Alba, Allison Bell, Joe Manganiello, Sunita Mani, Nasim Pedrad, Amy Sedaris and J.K. Simmons.
“We are so excited to welcome back our favorite cops for a third season,” said Julie McNamara, Executive Vice President, Original Content for CBS All Access. “Trent O’Donnell and Patrick Brammall, along with Funny Or Die and Gary Sanchez Productions,...
- 3/4/2019
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
“Car 27. Please Report. Car 27”. CBS All Access has released the Season 2 trailer (uncensored version above) for its comedy series No Activity about two low-ranking cops who spend way too much time together.
Season 2 finds Sdpd Detectives Nick Cullen (Patrick Brammall) and Judd Tolbeck (Tim Meadows) back in Car 27, staking out the seedy underbelly of a cockfighting ring, while the Sdpd is rocked by a massive corruption scandal – and the culprit might be close to home.
Brammall and Tolbeck are joined by returning guest stars Jake Johnson as Detective Haldeman, Sunita Mani as Sdpd Dispatch’s Fatima, Jason Mantzoukas as haphazard criminal Marco, Amy Sedaris as Sdpd Dispatch’s mother hen, Janice, and Oscar winner J.K. Simmons as Leon, the internal affairs investigator with a fondness for deep sea fishing.
New guest stars this season include Jessica Alba, Chris Gethard, Max Greenfield, Joe Manganiello, Cristin Milioti and Nasim Pedrad, among others.
Season 2 finds Sdpd Detectives Nick Cullen (Patrick Brammall) and Judd Tolbeck (Tim Meadows) back in Car 27, staking out the seedy underbelly of a cockfighting ring, while the Sdpd is rocked by a massive corruption scandal – and the culprit might be close to home.
Brammall and Tolbeck are joined by returning guest stars Jake Johnson as Detective Haldeman, Sunita Mani as Sdpd Dispatch’s Fatima, Jason Mantzoukas as haphazard criminal Marco, Amy Sedaris as Sdpd Dispatch’s mother hen, Janice, and Oscar winner J.K. Simmons as Leon, the internal affairs investigator with a fondness for deep sea fishing.
New guest stars this season include Jessica Alba, Chris Gethard, Max Greenfield, Joe Manganiello, Cristin Milioti and Nasim Pedrad, among others.
- 11/12/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The entire second season of CBS All Access’ comedy series No Activity will be released on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22. All episodes of Season 2 will be available for streaming, marking the first time CBS All Access has released an entire season of an original series at once. The streaming service has been experimenting with various release patterns, doing mostly an episode per week.
Season two of No Activity finds us back in Car 27 with Detectives Cullen (Patrick Brammall) and Tolbeck (Tim Meadows) on a new stakeout. Meanwhile, the Sdpd is rocked by a massive corruption scandal, and the culprit might be close to home.
Brammall and Tolbeck will be joined by returning guest stars Jake Johnson as Detective Haldeman, Sunita Mani as Sdpd Dispatch’s Fatima, Jason Mantzoukas as haphazard criminal Marco, Amy Sedaris as Sdpd Dispatch’s mother hen, Janice, and Oscar winner J.K. Simmons as Leon, the internal...
Season two of No Activity finds us back in Car 27 with Detectives Cullen (Patrick Brammall) and Tolbeck (Tim Meadows) on a new stakeout. Meanwhile, the Sdpd is rocked by a massive corruption scandal, and the culprit might be close to home.
Brammall and Tolbeck will be joined by returning guest stars Jake Johnson as Detective Haldeman, Sunita Mani as Sdpd Dispatch’s Fatima, Jason Mantzoukas as haphazard criminal Marco, Amy Sedaris as Sdpd Dispatch’s mother hen, Janice, and Oscar winner J.K. Simmons as Leon, the internal...
- 9/25/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Patrick Wilson stars in the dark comedy that international rights holder Epic will introduce to Afm buyers this week.
Tribeca Films holds Us rights to Let’s Kill Ward’s Wife, which charts the misadventures of a group of friends who set out to rescue one of their own from a horrendous marriage.
Donald Faison, Scott Foley, Amy Acker, James Carpinello and Greg Grunberg round out the key cast.
Foley wrote and directed and also produced alongside Wilson, James Carpinello’s Lost Rhino Films and Joe Hardesty.
Epic’s Patrick Ewald and Shaked Berenson will arrive at the market with new materials including a new trailer.
“This movie is a passion project for everyone involved,” said Foley. “We are thrilled to partner with Epic Pictures Group for its release across the world, as we know they will put all their creativity and enthusiasm into the international marketing. The movie is a perverse look at marriage and friendship...
Tribeca Films holds Us rights to Let’s Kill Ward’s Wife, which charts the misadventures of a group of friends who set out to rescue one of their own from a horrendous marriage.
Donald Faison, Scott Foley, Amy Acker, James Carpinello and Greg Grunberg round out the key cast.
Foley wrote and directed and also produced alongside Wilson, James Carpinello’s Lost Rhino Films and Joe Hardesty.
Epic’s Patrick Ewald and Shaked Berenson will arrive at the market with new materials including a new trailer.
“This movie is a passion project for everyone involved,” said Foley. “We are thrilled to partner with Epic Pictures Group for its release across the world, as we know they will put all their creativity and enthusiasm into the international marketing. The movie is a perverse look at marriage and friendship...
- 11/3/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Donald Faison has signed up to star in Scandal cast member, Scott Foley's feature directorial debut, titled Ward’s Wife. To be produced by Foley and his brother-in-law Patrick Wilson, as well as James Carpinello, Marcus Chait and Joe Hardesty for their Lost Rhino banner, the film, described as a dark comedy, centers on on Ward (played by Donald Faison), a man at his wits' end, who decides to kill his wife to free himself from her relentless emotional and verbal abuse. Director Scott Foley’s real life wife, Marika Dominczyk, will play Ward’s wife in the film. Nicollette Sheridan also co-stars - her first film role since last March, when her suit...
- 6/14/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Exclusive: It’s a family affair. Scott Foley and brother-in-law Patrick Wilson are teaming up to produce Ward’s Wife starring former Scrubs star Donald Faison. The Scandal and The Goodwin Games actor’s feature directorial debut will also be produced by Mob Doctor actor James Carpinello, Marcus Chait and Joe Hardesty for their Lost Rhino banner. As the title suggests, the dark comedy focuses on Ward (Faison) a man who has just had enough of being emotionally and verbally beaten down by his spouse and decides to kill her to free himself. Written by the Felicity alum, Ward’s Wife also stars Foley’s real life spouse Marika Dominczyk as Ward’s wife. Nicollette Sheridan will also be starring in Ward’s Wife. This is Sheridan’s first film role since her wrongful termination suit against ABC and Desperate Housewives ended in a mistrial on March 2012. Foley, Insidious’ Wilson,...
- 6/13/2013
- by DOMINIC PATTEN
- Deadline TV
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