After some speculation about the viability of a sixth season of House Of Lies, Showtime has confirmed that the comedy will not be renewed past its fifth season finale – due to air on June 12th, 2016. The announcement of series co-star Kristen Bell joining new NBC show The Good Place caused some to question whether House Of Lies would indeed return – although all involved insisted the actress could undertake both projects simultaneously. There’s no longer any need to accommodate such a schedule, however, as House Of Lies officially prepares to shutter its windows.
President and CEO of Showtime Networks Inc, David Nevins, praised the cast, crew and creators of the show, as he announced its cancellation.
“House Of Lies is a comedy that has frequently been ahead of the curve. Over the course of its five seasons, it has tackled such hot-button topics as gender identity, wealth inequality, white privilege,...
President and CEO of Showtime Networks Inc, David Nevins, praised the cast, crew and creators of the show, as he announced its cancellation.
“House Of Lies is a comedy that has frequently been ahead of the curve. Over the course of its five seasons, it has tackled such hot-button topics as gender identity, wealth inequality, white privilege,...
- 5/18/2016
- by Sarah Myles
- We Got This Covered
Showtime has dropped the new poster art and a first-look clip of Season 5 for its dark comedy House Of Lies ahead of its April 10 premiere. Based on the book by Martin Kihn, House Of Lies stars Don Cheadle as manipulative management consultant Marty Kaan. In the upcoming fifth season, Marty is a man with a singular focus – ascending from millionaire mogul to global dominator. No longer content with fleecing big-money clients, he's upping the stakes in a highly calculated…...
- 2/19/2016
- Deadline TV
“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” star Glenn Howerton (also of “The Mindy Project”) will appear in multiple episodes of Showtime’s “House of Lies” next season. The actor will play Seth Buckley, a mayoral candidate who seeks advice from Clyde (Ben Schwartz). So, good luck with that, Seth. “House of Lies” stars Don Cheadle, Kristen Bell, Ben Schwartz, Josh Lawson, Donis Leonard Jr. and Glynn Turman. The series is based on tell-all book “House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Tell You the Time” by Martin Kihn. The TV adaptation was created by and is executive produced by Matthew Carnahan.
- 10/22/2015
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Wanda Sykes has signed on to join the cast of the fifth season of the Showtime comedy series "House of Lies" The network says Sykes will appear in at least three episodes playing a character named "Wanda," a love interest for Jeremiah (Glynn Turman) who becomes a much-needed confidante for Marty (series star and executive producer Don Cheadle) as he looks to ascend from management mogul to global power player. "House of Lies" is the hit half-hour comedy series from the hit tell-all book "House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Tell You the Time" by Martin Kihn. The TV series stars Don Cheadle (nominated four times for...
- 10/6/2015
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
House of Lies makes its DVD debut this week. The darkly humorous series details the bawdy adventures of management consultant, and horrible-person extraordinaire, Marty Kaan and his crack team of misfits as they banter, flirt and offend their way through the boardrooms of America.
The release is the perfect opportunity for Golden Globe viewers to see the show that won Don Cheadle his 2013 best actor award and for fans of Californication to judge its most enthusiastic imitator.
Cheadle plays Marty, the fast-talking con-man who uses his smarts and skill for misdirection to land the big fish CEOs his firm feasts upon and to evade the women lingering in his revolving bedroom door. Kristen Bell is Ivy League grad Jeannie, Marty’s right hand woman and partner in corporate crime. The duo, together with sidekicks Doug and Clyde, criss-cross the domestic skies from Monday to Thursday delivering disquiet and insecurity to the companies who engage them.
The release is the perfect opportunity for Golden Globe viewers to see the show that won Don Cheadle his 2013 best actor award and for fans of Californication to judge its most enthusiastic imitator.
Cheadle plays Marty, the fast-talking con-man who uses his smarts and skill for misdirection to land the big fish CEOs his firm feasts upon and to evade the women lingering in his revolving bedroom door. Kristen Bell is Ivy League grad Jeannie, Marty’s right hand woman and partner in corporate crime. The duo, together with sidekicks Doug and Clyde, criss-cross the domestic skies from Monday to Thursday delivering disquiet and insecurity to the companies who engage them.
- 1/22/2013
- by Emily Breen
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Here's your first look (photos above and below) at Nia Long in the Showtime comedy series, House Of Lies, which stars Don Cheadle. Long makes her debut on the series on this Sunday night's episode; she joins the cast in a recurring role, playing Tamara - Galdweather Stern's newest partner-level consultant and rival of Marty's (Don Cheadle) from business school. Based on the book, House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Tell You the Time by Martin Kihn, the second season of House Of Lies returned to Showtime last Sunday, on January 13th. Nia Long's debut will air this Sunday, January 20, at 10...
- 1/18/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Critically acclaimed, dark comedy House Of Lies: The First Season makes its debut on DVD with 12 outrageous, subversive and wildly funny episodes on January 21 from Paramount Home Entertainment.
We have four copies of the DVD to give away to our readers.
Starring Emmy nominated Don Cheadle and American comedy beauty Kristen Bell, House Of Lies, based on the best-selling book, “House of Lies” by Martin Kihn, takes viewers into the world of management consultancy where corruption is business as usual and nothing is sacred.
In House Of Lies, charming and fast-talking Marty Kaan (Cheadle) leads his crack team of management consultants using every dirty trick in the book to woo powerful CEOs and close huge deals. By his side is Jeannie Van Der Hooven (Bell), a razor-sharp, Ivy League graduate who, along with her competitive co-workers, strives to maintain the firm’s flawless image. Marty’s life is just...
We have four copies of the DVD to give away to our readers.
Starring Emmy nominated Don Cheadle and American comedy beauty Kristen Bell, House Of Lies, based on the best-selling book, “House of Lies” by Martin Kihn, takes viewers into the world of management consultancy where corruption is business as usual and nothing is sacred.
In House Of Lies, charming and fast-talking Marty Kaan (Cheadle) leads his crack team of management consultants using every dirty trick in the book to woo powerful CEOs and close huge deals. By his side is Jeannie Van Der Hooven (Bell), a razor-sharp, Ivy League graduate who, along with her competitive co-workers, strives to maintain the firm’s flawless image. Marty’s life is just...
- 1/10/2013
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
For years actress Lisa Edelstein was brave enough to grapple with a very difficult Dr. Gregory House on the well-loved Fox medical series. Now she’s headed to a new sort of house; a House of Lies. The Showtime series based upon the book, House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Then Tell You the Time, written by Martin Kihn, will welcome the Cuddy actress to their second season.
That’s right, House of Lies has earned the pick up for an new second season. Edelstein is in the guest role of Brynn, a whip-smart, very sultry political consultant. Marty, star, Don Cheadle’s character, will tango with Brynn on one of his assignments next season.
Even after Edelstein left House, she continued working in television. We’ve seen her on the CBS series The Good Wife and EW spoke of her upcoming guest slot on Elementary.
That’s right, House of Lies has earned the pick up for an new second season. Edelstein is in the guest role of Brynn, a whip-smart, very sultry political consultant. Marty, star, Don Cheadle’s character, will tango with Brynn on one of his assignments next season.
Even after Edelstein left House, she continued working in television. We’ve seen her on the CBS series The Good Wife and EW spoke of her upcoming guest slot on Elementary.
- 11/30/2012
- by Sasha Nova
- Boomtron
The start dates for House of Lies and series four of Nurse Jackie have been confirmed by Sky Atlantic. House of Lies will debut on Tuesday, October 2 at 10pm, while the latest run of Edie Falco's Nurse Jackie will launch on Tuesday, October 9 at 10.35pm. Based on Martin Kihn's hit book, House of Lies stars Don Cheadle, Kristen Bell, Dawn Olivieri, Ben Schwartz and Donis Leonard Jr. It centres on the character Marty Kaan, a cutthroat consultant (more)...
- 9/19/2012
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Showtime announced today that season 2 of its Don Cheadle dark comedy series House Of Lies will return to the network on January 13, at 10pm, after debuts of Shameless‘ (its 3rd season) at 9 Pm, and before the Season 6 premiere of Californication at 10:30. Based on the book House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Tell You the Time by Martin Kihn, Showtime's House Of Lies stars Cheadle as Marty, a highly successful, cutthroat consultant who will use any means (or anyone) necessary to get his clients the information that they want. Showtime renewed the series for a second season before season 1 was over, after reported strong...
- 9/17/2012
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
She's come a long way since Neptune High. Former "Veronica Mars" star Kristen Bell currently plays management consultant Jeannie Van Der Hooven on Showtime's "House of Lies," her first regular role in five years. On returning to series TV she admits, "I missed being on a show. I like the consistency; I'm very much like a dog in that way that I like the routine, and I like seeing the same people at work. I feel like it bolsters my creative process, makes me a happier individual on- and off-set. I love doing movies, but it feels so nomadic sometimes." The series is based on the book "House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Then Tell You the Time," which Bell hasn't read, explaining, "It's a little above my intellect level." The book's author, Martin Kihn, was a consultant on the show. "It really is based on his life.
- 6/4/2012
- Gold Derby
Well, like their characters on House of Lies, it seems that Don Cheadle and company know how to get things done. The Showtime series has been renewed for a second season.
House of Lies is based on a tell-all book from author Martin Kihn. In the story, Marty Kaan (Cheadle) is a big-money earner at Galweather & Stearn and leads a young team of hotshot power players. Known as "The Pod," the team includes Jeannie (Kristen Bell), Clyde (Ben Schwartz), and Doug (Josh Lawson). They go first class all the way, spend wild nights on the town servicing their clients' needs, and stick it to "the man" by beating the corporate suckers at their own game.
The half-hour series debuted on Sunday, January 8th to a 0.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 1.03 million total viewers. That wasn't nearly as strong as the...
House of Lies is based on a tell-all book from author Martin Kihn. In the story, Marty Kaan (Cheadle) is a big-money earner at Galweather & Stearn and leads a young team of hotshot power players. Known as "The Pod," the team includes Jeannie (Kristen Bell), Clyde (Ben Schwartz), and Doug (Josh Lawson). They go first class all the way, spend wild nights on the town servicing their clients' needs, and stick it to "the man" by beating the corporate suckers at their own game.
The half-hour series debuted on Sunday, January 8th to a 0.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 1.03 million total viewers. That wasn't nearly as strong as the...
- 2/2/2012
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
If we’re willing to root for a pot-selling mom in Weeds and a narcissistic alcoholic in Shameless, can we possibly identify with a conniving, cutthroat management consultant that appears to have only money and sex on his mind?
Showtime looks to pose that question with their latest antihero dark comedy, House of Lies (“Hol”), starring the incomparable Don Cheadle and based on the Martin Kihn book, House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Then Tell You the Time.
Hol ventures into the wild and sexy world of Management Consulting (who knew?), where conniving, fast-talking sharks use quick wit and spreadsheets to make naïve executives dependent on their manipulative, shady advice. This hardly sums up the profession, but Hol does achieve a level of hyperbole and cynicism about overall corporate greed that will either be entertaining for people in the know or infuriating for those who...
Showtime looks to pose that question with their latest antihero dark comedy, House of Lies (“Hol”), starring the incomparable Don Cheadle and based on the Martin Kihn book, House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Then Tell You the Time.
Hol ventures into the wild and sexy world of Management Consulting (who knew?), where conniving, fast-talking sharks use quick wit and spreadsheets to make naïve executives dependent on their manipulative, shady advice. This hardly sums up the profession, but Hol does achieve a level of hyperbole and cynicism about overall corporate greed that will either be entertaining for people in the know or infuriating for those who...
- 1/10/2012
- by Sean B.
- BuzzFocus.com
I was a junior consultant when I read Martin Kihn's House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Then Tell You the Time. By then, I had stolen a few watches myself.
The argument of Kihn's book -- that management consulting is a conspiracy to squeeze millions of dollars from unwitting companies, that consultants are often unqualified but politically astute mercenaries, and that many of the problems that plague companies are intractable and probably not worth solving anyway -- started to carry some weight after two years of consulting. I had discovered, sadly, that there is a healthy degree of bullshit in corporate life, and that consulting as an industry can profit from it.
The consequences are huge, and that's what makes the profession so exhilarating. Give a group of motivated people the opportunity to change the course of a company, and they will create fantastic or disastrous effects.
The argument of Kihn's book -- that management consulting is a conspiracy to squeeze millions of dollars from unwitting companies, that consultants are often unqualified but politically astute mercenaries, and that many of the problems that plague companies are intractable and probably not worth solving anyway -- started to carry some weight after two years of consulting. I had discovered, sadly, that there is a healthy degree of bullshit in corporate life, and that consulting as an industry can profit from it.
The consequences are huge, and that's what makes the profession so exhilarating. Give a group of motivated people the opportunity to change the course of a company, and they will create fantastic or disastrous effects.
- 1/9/2012
- by Gabriel Mizrahi
- Aol TV.
House of Lies 1.01 "Gods of Dangerous Financial Instruments" Review
House of Lies debuts its first episode tonight with "Gods of Dangerous Financial Instruments," as Don Cheadle takes on the role of smooth-talking head of a management consultant team out to take their cut from the wealthy in need of image control. In spite of a few intriguing threads, House of Lies feels every bit as shallow as its lead characters.
Let’s get one thing out of the way. I don’t like House of Lies. In principle, I like the idea of an edgy and inventive corporate dramedy with such impressive stars as the award-winning Don Cheadle, Kristen Bell, and even everyone’s favorite Parks and Recreation mega-douche Ben Schwartz, but House of Lies does not equal the sum of its parts. Naturally cable networks exercise far more freedom with their adult content, but when the opening image of...
House of Lies debuts its first episode tonight with "Gods of Dangerous Financial Instruments," as Don Cheadle takes on the role of smooth-talking head of a management consultant team out to take their cut from the wealthy in need of image control. In spite of a few intriguing threads, House of Lies feels every bit as shallow as its lead characters.
Let’s get one thing out of the way. I don’t like House of Lies. In principle, I like the idea of an edgy and inventive corporate dramedy with such impressive stars as the award-winning Don Cheadle, Kristen Bell, and even everyone’s favorite Parks and Recreation mega-douche Ben Schwartz, but House of Lies does not equal the sum of its parts. Naturally cable networks exercise far more freedom with their adult content, but when the opening image of...
- 1/9/2012
- by Kevin Fitzpatrick
- TVovermind.com
Watch House of Lies Season 1 Episode 1 The Gods of Dangerous Financial Instruments Free Online. House of Lies: Season 1, Episode 1: The Gods of Dangerous Financial Instruments stars Don Cheadle, Kristen Bell, Ben Schwartz, and Josh Lawson, and Dawn Olivieri. House of Lies‘ plot synopsis: Based on the memoir by Martin Kihn, House of Lies is a “subversive, scathing look at a self-loathing management consultant from a top-tier firm. Marty, a highly successful, cutthroat consultant is never above using any means (or anyone) necessary to get his clients the information they want.”
Be warned, however, that although the video has been modified for nudity and language, it’s not exactly workplace-friendly.
We reviewed the unedited episode here: TV Review: House of Lies: Season 1, Episode 1: The Gods of Dangerous Financial Instruments.
This episode of House of Lies also stars Donis Leonard Jr., Glynn Turman, Megalyn Echikunwoke, Greg Germann, John Aylward,...
Be warned, however, that although the video has been modified for nudity and language, it’s not exactly workplace-friendly.
We reviewed the unedited episode here: TV Review: House of Lies: Season 1, Episode 1: The Gods of Dangerous Financial Instruments.
This episode of House of Lies also stars Donis Leonard Jr., Glynn Turman, Megalyn Echikunwoke, Greg Germann, John Aylward,...
- 1/4/2012
- by filmbook
- Film-Book
Marty Kaan (played by Don Cheadle) is juggling a lot of plates in Showtime’s new comedy series “House of Lies.” The first-world burdens of a single male and rainmaker who earns seven figures, really, but juggling them all the same.
(The full “House of Lies” pilot episode is embedded below.)
He wakes up in his bed (overlooking L.A.) with a sexy, nude, catatonic woman, who just happens to be his ex-wife Monica! “Don’t f*ck your ex-wife,” Marty tells us emphatically, as if that isn’t obvious by this ordeal and general common sense. Monica (Dawn Olivieri) cleans up nice, though, and rears her gorgeous head later as one of Marty’s professional rivals in the cutthroat arena of high-priced management consulting.
We know she is Marty’s ex-wife, “a sociopath and an addict,” because the characters say so, out loud, so we’re up to speed.
(The full “House of Lies” pilot episode is embedded below.)
He wakes up in his bed (overlooking L.A.) with a sexy, nude, catatonic woman, who just happens to be his ex-wife Monica! “Don’t f*ck your ex-wife,” Marty tells us emphatically, as if that isn’t obvious by this ordeal and general common sense. Monica (Dawn Olivieri) cleans up nice, though, and rears her gorgeous head later as one of Marty’s professional rivals in the cutthroat arena of high-priced management consulting.
We know she is Marty’s ex-wife, “a sociopath and an addict,” because the characters say so, out loud, so we’re up to speed.
- 1/3/2012
- by Jeff Leins
- newsinfilm.com
[1] Dexter and Homeland ended their respective seasons last month, but the New Year brings some promising new reasons not to cancel your Showtime subscription just yet. Both Californication and Shameless are set to premiere this Sunday, as does the one I've really been looking forward to -- freshman series House of Lies. Based on a memoir by Martin Kihn, the series stars Don Cheadle as a successful but self-loathing management consultant, with Kristen Bell, Ben Schwartz, and Josh Lawson rounding out the cast as Cheadle's colleagues. The network has put the entire first episode online ahead of its January 8 debut, and you can watch it after the jump. Be warned, however, that although the video has been modified for nudity and language, it's not exactly workplace-friendly. Aside from the rather awkward editing to make the episode Sfw-ish, this seems like a promising start to what looks like a lively, funny show.
- 1/3/2012
- by Angie Han
- Slash Film
Watch the First Episode of Showtime's "House of Lies"!
Can't wait to get your hands on Don Cheadle and Kristen Bell, or Showtime's upcoming sizzler House of Lies? Well, why should you? Showtime has seen fit to release the pilot episode of their sexy new offering to the public in advance of its January 8th premiere, which follows the season 2 premiere of the UK-import dramedy Shameless.
House of Lies boasts an impressive cast, featuring award-winning actor Don Cheadle as smooth-talking management consultant lead Marty Kaan, Kristen Bell (Veronica Mars) as sparking teammate Jeannie Van Der Hooven, as well as Ben Schwartz (Parks and Recreation) as brown-nosing womanizer Clyde Oberhalt, and Josh Lawson as math expert Doug Guggenheim. Also part of the cast is Dawn Olvieri (Heroes, How I Met Your Mother) as Monica, Marty's pill-popping ex-wife and chief rival in the management consultant game.
House of Lies originates from author Martin Kihn's book,...
Can't wait to get your hands on Don Cheadle and Kristen Bell, or Showtime's upcoming sizzler House of Lies? Well, why should you? Showtime has seen fit to release the pilot episode of their sexy new offering to the public in advance of its January 8th premiere, which follows the season 2 premiere of the UK-import dramedy Shameless.
House of Lies boasts an impressive cast, featuring award-winning actor Don Cheadle as smooth-talking management consultant lead Marty Kaan, Kristen Bell (Veronica Mars) as sparking teammate Jeannie Van Der Hooven, as well as Ben Schwartz (Parks and Recreation) as brown-nosing womanizer Clyde Oberhalt, and Josh Lawson as math expert Doug Guggenheim. Also part of the cast is Dawn Olvieri (Heroes, How I Met Your Mother) as Monica, Marty's pill-popping ex-wife and chief rival in the management consultant game.
House of Lies originates from author Martin Kihn's book,...
- 12/27/2011
- by Kevin Fitzpatrick
- TVovermind.com
Showtime for Kristen Bell and House Of Lies
It really feels like we’ve been waiting for House of Lies to surface since that stench over headliner Don Cheadle and his super hero replacement in the Iron Man franchise was still fresh. Well, part of the wait is over this week as we enjoy the view of fresh new key art.
House of Lies is a new series coming to Showtime. It will make it’s debut on January 8th on the same network that brings you Dexter and Shameless. Lies is created by Matthew Carnahan, the talent behind the ’06 series Dirt and Thieves from ’01. It is based upon the Martin Kihn book, House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Then Tell You the Time. That’s a mouthful.
Don Cheadle is primarily a film actor, but many stars make successful transitions into carrying TV shows.
It really feels like we’ve been waiting for House of Lies to surface since that stench over headliner Don Cheadle and his super hero replacement in the Iron Man franchise was still fresh. Well, part of the wait is over this week as we enjoy the view of fresh new key art.
House of Lies is a new series coming to Showtime. It will make it’s debut on January 8th on the same network that brings you Dexter and Shameless. Lies is created by Matthew Carnahan, the talent behind the ’06 series Dirt and Thieves from ’01. It is based upon the Martin Kihn book, House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Then Tell You the Time. That’s a mouthful.
Don Cheadle is primarily a film actor, but many stars make successful transitions into carrying TV shows.
- 11/1/2011
- by Sasha Nova
- Boomtron
Here’s your first look at the key art for Showtime’s highly anticipated new Don Cheadle-Kristen Bell comedy House of Lies, bowing Sunday, Jan. 8 after the Season 2 premiere of Shameless.
The series, based on Martin Kihn’s hit tell-all book How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Tell You the Time, revolves around dueling corporate management consulting firms. The cast also includes Ben Schwartz, Josh Lawson, Dawn Olivieri and Glynn Turman.
My snappy judgement: Jaws is a little too close to Kb for my comfort. Thoughts?...
The series, based on Martin Kihn’s hit tell-all book How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Tell You the Time, revolves around dueling corporate management consulting firms. The cast also includes Ben Schwartz, Josh Lawson, Dawn Olivieri and Glynn Turman.
My snappy judgement: Jaws is a little too close to Kb for my comfort. Thoughts?...
- 10/31/2011
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
Two more promos for Showtime's House of Lies have been released and if the tone of each is any indication, we're in for a smooth, snarky good time of a show.
The gist of both, aside from not-so-subtle comments about part of the male anatomy, seems to be to introduce the world of management consulting and the role that it plays in our everyday lives. These are the people behind the people in power, the ones who do all the dirty work and who seemingly have the real power.
The show, based on Martin Kihn's House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Then Tell You the Time, brings Don Cheadle (Hotel Rwanda) to TV for the first time as Marty Kaan, a charismatic management consultant that will stop at nothing to get to the top. Joining Cheadle is Kristen Bell (Veronica Mars), who plays one of Marty's co-workers,...
The gist of both, aside from not-so-subtle comments about part of the male anatomy, seems to be to introduce the world of management consulting and the role that it plays in our everyday lives. These are the people behind the people in power, the ones who do all the dirty work and who seemingly have the real power.
The show, based on Martin Kihn's House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Then Tell You the Time, brings Don Cheadle (Hotel Rwanda) to TV for the first time as Marty Kaan, a charismatic management consultant that will stop at nothing to get to the top. Joining Cheadle is Kristen Bell (Veronica Mars), who plays one of Marty's co-workers,...
- 10/9/2011
- by Shilo Adams
- TVovermind.com
A new teaser for Showtime’s House of Lies, debuting Jan. 8, lets Don Cheadle loose as a smooth-talking management consultant. Some people will be even more excited to see Kristen Bell return to series TV. Others will find themselves shouting “Jean-Ralphio!” at the sight of Parks and Recreation’s Ben Schwartz. Vampire Diaries’ fans will be happy to know Dawn Olivieri (Damon’s late lover Andie) landed on her feet. The show is a dark comedy based on the book House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Then Tell You the Time by Martin Kihn. Cheadle stars as Marty,...
- 10/7/2011
- by Mandi Bierly
- EW - Inside TV
Don Cheadle and Kristen Bell in Showtime’s House Of Lies Trailer
Want to see Don Cheadle and Kristen Bell do a little dance to promote their new show, House of Lies, premiering on Showtime in January? You get your wish! Cheadle, Bell and the rest of the cast (which includes the extremely talented Ben Schwartz. Jean-Ralphio anyone?) come out in suits and get themselves in a nice intense pose, and then they awkwardly look to Cheadle for instruction.
He even shushes Bell when she tries to speak. What’s he waiting for? Oh! He’s waiting for the “We’ve got big balls” line in the song to come on. Now they can start dancing. So I take it this is a comedy then? Sweet.
And that’s the trailer, which came from HitFix, but you can view it down below at your leisure. The premise of Houes of Lies is a simple one.
Want to see Don Cheadle and Kristen Bell do a little dance to promote their new show, House of Lies, premiering on Showtime in January? You get your wish! Cheadle, Bell and the rest of the cast (which includes the extremely talented Ben Schwartz. Jean-Ralphio anyone?) come out in suits and get themselves in a nice intense pose, and then they awkwardly look to Cheadle for instruction.
He even shushes Bell when she tries to speak. What’s he waiting for? Oh! He’s waiting for the “We’ve got big balls” line in the song to come on. Now they can start dancing. So I take it this is a comedy then? Sweet.
And that’s the trailer, which came from HitFix, but you can view it down below at your leisure. The premise of Houes of Lies is a simple one.
- 9/26/2011
- by Brody Gibson
- Boomtron
Showtime has announced premiere dates for veteran comedy Californication, buzzworthy drama Shameless, and newcomer House of Lies, but there's a twist of sorts.
They're all on the same night.
On January 8th, the network will first check up on the Gallagher family on Shameless at 9:00, followed by introducing the world of management consulting on House of Lies at 10:00 and finishing the night out at 10:30 by time warping a few years into the future with Hank Moody and company on Californication. Last year, the network did a similar premiere strategy, only it included Brit-com Episodes instead of House of Lies. No word yet on when Episodes will be premiering, but its order was booted up from 7 to 9 episodes for its second season and co-star Matt LeBlanc recently picked up an Emmy nomination for his role as a parody of himself.
House of Lies stars Don Cheadle as cutthroat management consultant Marty,...
They're all on the same night.
On January 8th, the network will first check up on the Gallagher family on Shameless at 9:00, followed by introducing the world of management consulting on House of Lies at 10:00 and finishing the night out at 10:30 by time warping a few years into the future with Hank Moody and company on Californication. Last year, the network did a similar premiere strategy, only it included Brit-com Episodes instead of House of Lies. No word yet on when Episodes will be premiering, but its order was booted up from 7 to 9 episodes for its second season and co-star Matt LeBlanc recently picked up an Emmy nomination for his role as a parody of himself.
House of Lies stars Don Cheadle as cutthroat management consultant Marty,...
- 8/4/2011
- by Shilo Adams
- TVovermind.com
[1] Saturday Night Live veteran Jason Sudeikis has been doing pretty well for himself as a movie star lately, with three separate big-screen projects in 2011 alone -- Hall Pass, Horrible Bosses, and the upcoming A Good Old-Fashioned Orgy -- but he hasn't left the small screen behind quite yet. The actor has just signed on for a recurring role on the upcoming season of HBO's baseball comedy Eastbound & Down as Shane, a new friend of former Major League pitcher Kenny Powers (Danny McBride). The next season of Eastbound & Down will be the third and most likely final [2] season of the series, and will premiere in early 2012. [Variety [3]] After the jump, Kristen Bell gains two new suitors, and Nip/Tuck star Julian McMahon takes on the finance industry. Lucky lady Kristen Bell will be getting wooed by not one but two love interests in her upcoming comedy series House of Lies. Said suitors...
- 7/11/2011
- by Angie Han
- Slash Film
It’s not all going to be work and back-stabbing in Showtime’s House of Lies, according to the latest from TVLine, because Kristen Bell’s Jeannie will have two love interests to juggle for a little while.
Michael Rady (Greek, Melrose Place) has joined the series in the recurring role of Wes, a wealthy guy that might be a little too far on the conservative side to give Jeannie the thrills she’s looking for.
Fortunately for her, Nick Stahl (The Speed of Thought, Dead Awake) will be visiting for one episode as Kurt, a musician that makes Jeannie question what she wants out of life and love. Considering that she’s an ivy league graduate with her eye looking towards the top of the corporate ladder, it’s safe to say a cushy job with a nice paycheck is probably at the top of her list.
The new dark comedy,...
Michael Rady (Greek, Melrose Place) has joined the series in the recurring role of Wes, a wealthy guy that might be a little too far on the conservative side to give Jeannie the thrills she’s looking for.
Fortunately for her, Nick Stahl (The Speed of Thought, Dead Awake) will be visiting for one episode as Kurt, a musician that makes Jeannie question what she wants out of life and love. Considering that she’s an ivy league graduate with her eye looking towards the top of the corporate ladder, it’s safe to say a cushy job with a nice paycheck is probably at the top of her list.
The new dark comedy,...
- 7/8/2011
- by Marty Shaw
- Boomtron
Kristen Bell’s dance card on House of Lies is officially pretty damn full.
The new Showtime comedy has cast Melrose Place‘s Michael Rady and Carnivàle‘s Nick Stahl as love interests for Bell’s corporate consultant character, Jeannie, TVLine has learned exclusively.
Rady will play the recurring role of Wes, a moneyed golden boy who may be a bit too conservative for Jeannie. Stahl, meanwhile, will guest star in one episode as Kurt, a musician who makes Jeannie question what she wants out of life and love (my guess: no-strings sex with a hot musician).
Lies, based on...
The new Showtime comedy has cast Melrose Place‘s Michael Rady and Carnivàle‘s Nick Stahl as love interests for Bell’s corporate consultant character, Jeannie, TVLine has learned exclusively.
Rady will play the recurring role of Wes, a moneyed golden boy who may be a bit too conservative for Jeannie. Stahl, meanwhile, will guest star in one episode as Kurt, a musician who makes Jeannie question what she wants out of life and love (my guess: no-strings sex with a hot musician).
Lies, based on...
- 7/8/2011
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
Griffin Dunne is going to be getting his hands dirty this season as THR brings word that he’s joining Don Cheadle and Kristen Bell in Showtime’s new House of Lies. The new series, already cleared for 12 episodes, is based on the book, House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Then Tell You the Time, by Martin Kihn.
Dunne will appear in a multi-episode arc as a world-famous consultant that teams up with less-than-ethical management consultant Marty (Cheadle) and Ivy League graduate, Jeannie Van Der Hooven (Bell). The series also stars Dawn Olivieri as Marty’s ex-wife, who also runs a consulting firm and might be even more devious than her ex-husband.
In addition to his role in House of Lies, Dunne, who was busy last year as a judge on CBS’s The Good Wife, will also be showing up as a reporter on the...
Dunne will appear in a multi-episode arc as a world-famous consultant that teams up with less-than-ethical management consultant Marty (Cheadle) and Ivy League graduate, Jeannie Van Der Hooven (Bell). The series also stars Dawn Olivieri as Marty’s ex-wife, who also runs a consulting firm and might be even more devious than her ex-husband.
In addition to his role in House of Lies, Dunne, who was busy last year as a judge on CBS’s The Good Wife, will also be showing up as a reporter on the...
- 6/23/2011
- by Marty Shaw
- Boomtron
Griffin Dunne, who will appear on the upcoming season of Damages, has joined Showtime's upcoming House of Lies, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Based on Martin Kihn's tell-all House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Tell You the Time, the dark comedy stars Don Cheadle as Marty, a cutthroat consultant who uses any means necessary to procure information for his clients. Dunne will play a renowned consultant who teams up with Marty's firm.
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Based on Martin Kihn's tell-all House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Tell You the Time, the dark comedy stars Don Cheadle as Marty, a cutthroat consultant who uses any means necessary to procure information for his clients. Dunne will play a renowned consultant who teams up with Marty's firm.
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- 6/21/2011
- by Hanh Nguyen
- TVGuide - Breaking News
It's Showtime for Kristen Bell and Claire Danes.
The network has picked up House of Lies, a comedy starring the former Veronica Mars star and Gossip Girl narrator, and Homeland, starring the award-winning Danes.
Bell and Oscar nominee Don Cheadle will headline Lies, based on Martin Kihn’s hit tell-all book How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Tell You the Time.
The show revolves around dueling corporate consulting firms. Bell plays Jeannie, a Brown grad who reluctantly finds herself attracted to co-worker Marty (Cheadle).
Homeland, meanwhile, is a thriller about a CIA officer (Danes) convinced that intel leading to the rescue of a presumed-dead U.S. soldier (Damian Lewis) was a setup.
She feels it may be connected to an Al Qaeda plot to be carried out on American soil. Mandy Patinkin also stars as a veteran CIA Division Chief who mentors her.
The network has picked up House of Lies, a comedy starring the former Veronica Mars star and Gossip Girl narrator, and Homeland, starring the award-winning Danes.
Bell and Oscar nominee Don Cheadle will headline Lies, based on Martin Kihn’s hit tell-all book How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Tell You the Time.
The show revolves around dueling corporate consulting firms. Bell plays Jeannie, a Brown grad who reluctantly finds herself attracted to co-worker Marty (Cheadle).
Homeland, meanwhile, is a thriller about a CIA officer (Danes) convinced that intel leading to the rescue of a presumed-dead U.S. soldier (Damian Lewis) was a setup.
She feels it may be connected to an Al Qaeda plot to be carried out on American soil. Mandy Patinkin also stars as a veteran CIA Division Chief who mentors her.
- 4/8/2011
- by steve@iscribelimited.com (Steve Marsi)
- TVfanatic
Showtime has picked up its pilots House Of Lies and Homeland. The network announced that it has ordered 12 episodes of each show. House Of Lies stars Don Cheadle as Marty, a ruthless management consultant. The series is based on the Martin Kihn book House Of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Tell You The Time and the cast also includes Kristen Bell, Dawn Olivieri, Ben Schwartz and Josh Lawson. Meanwhile, Homeland stars Claire Danes as Carrie Anderson, a CIA officer who believes that a Us soldier is planning a terrorist attack. The project has been penned by 24's executive producer Howard Gordon and will feature performances from Damian Lewis, Mandy (more)...
- 4/8/2011
- by By Catriona Wightman
- Digital Spy
Kristen Bell is returning to TV in a new comedy series that just got picked up by Showtime called House of Lies which will also star Don Cheadle. Bell is most famous for her role in the hit TV series Veronica Mars. If you haven't watched this show yet, it's time. The whole series is available on Instant Netflix. It's seriously a fantastic show. Since then she's starred in a handful of forgettable romantic comedies.
The new series is based on "Martin Kihn’s hit tell-all book How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Tell You the Time. The story revolves around dueling corporate management consulting firms. Bell plays Jeannie, a razor-sharp Brown grad who reluctantly finds herself attracted to her co-worker Marty (Cheadle). The cast also includes Ben Schwartz (Undercovers), Josh Lawson (Romantically Challenged), Dawn Oliveri (Heroes) and Glynn Turman (In Treatment)."
This sounds like a perfect role for Bell to tackle,...
The new series is based on "Martin Kihn’s hit tell-all book How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Tell You the Time. The story revolves around dueling corporate management consulting firms. Bell plays Jeannie, a razor-sharp Brown grad who reluctantly finds herself attracted to her co-worker Marty (Cheadle). The cast also includes Ben Schwartz (Undercovers), Josh Lawson (Romantically Challenged), Dawn Oliveri (Heroes) and Glynn Turman (In Treatment)."
This sounds like a perfect role for Bell to tackle,...
- 4/7/2011
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
We last mentioned this in early December – Don Cheadle’s new dark comedy TV series, House Of Lies, based on the book House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Tell You the Time by Martin Kihn.
House Of Lies is described as a subversive, scathing look at a self-loathing management consultant from a top-tier firm. Cheadle will star as Marty, a highly successful, cutthroat consultant who will use any means (or anyone) necessary to get his clients the information that they want.
A pilot episode was shot in February, and, apparently, the Showtime Network has loved all they’ve seen and read thus far, enough to pick up the pilot and order 12 episodes of the series.
Production will happen over the summer, likely for a 2012 debut.
Joining Cheadle in the cast are Heroes alum Dawn Olivieri, who will play Monica, Marty’s “crazy, pill-popping ex-wife and biggest...
House Of Lies is described as a subversive, scathing look at a self-loathing management consultant from a top-tier firm. Cheadle will star as Marty, a highly successful, cutthroat consultant who will use any means (or anyone) necessary to get his clients the information that they want.
A pilot episode was shot in February, and, apparently, the Showtime Network has loved all they’ve seen and read thus far, enough to pick up the pilot and order 12 episodes of the series.
Production will happen over the summer, likely for a 2012 debut.
Joining Cheadle in the cast are Heroes alum Dawn Olivieri, who will play Monica, Marty’s “crazy, pill-popping ex-wife and biggest...
- 4/7/2011
- by Tambay
- ShadowAndAct
We last mentioned this in early December – Don Cheadle’s new dark comedy TV series, House Of Lies, based on the book House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Tell You the Time by Martin Kihn.
House Of Lies is described as a subversive, scathing look at a self-loathing management consultant from a top-tier firm. Cheadle will star as Marty, a highly successful, cutthroat consultant who will use any means (or anyone) necessary to get his clients the information that they want.
A pilot episode was shot in February, and, apparently, the Showtime Network has loved all they’ve seen and read thus far, enough to pick up the pilot and order 12 episodes of the series.
Production will happen over the summer, likely for a 2012 debut.
Joining Cheadle in the cast are Heroes alum Dawn Olivieri, who will play Monica, Marty’s “crazy, pill-popping ex-wife and biggest...
House Of Lies is described as a subversive, scathing look at a self-loathing management consultant from a top-tier firm. Cheadle will star as Marty, a highly successful, cutthroat consultant who will use any means (or anyone) necessary to get his clients the information that they want.
A pilot episode was shot in February, and, apparently, the Showtime Network has loved all they’ve seen and read thus far, enough to pick up the pilot and order 12 episodes of the series.
Production will happen over the summer, likely for a 2012 debut.
Joining Cheadle in the cast are Heroes alum Dawn Olivieri, who will play Monica, Marty’s “crazy, pill-popping ex-wife and biggest...
- 4/7/2011
- by Tambay
- ShadowAndAct
It’s Showtime for Kristen Bell!
The cable net has officially given a series pickup to House of Lies, a half-hour comedy starring Veronica Mars Mvp Kristen Bell and Oscar nominee Don Cheadle.
Showtime has also greenlit the Claire Danes drama Homeland. Both shows received 12-episode orders.
Lies, based on Martin Kihn’s hit tell-all book How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Tell You the Time, revolves around dueling corporate management consulting firms. Bell plays Jeannie, a razor-sharp Brown grad who reluctantly finds herself attracted to her co-worker Marty (Cheadle). The cast also includes Ben Schwartz (Undercovers), Josh Lawson...
The cable net has officially given a series pickup to House of Lies, a half-hour comedy starring Veronica Mars Mvp Kristen Bell and Oscar nominee Don Cheadle.
Showtime has also greenlit the Claire Danes drama Homeland. Both shows received 12-episode orders.
Lies, based on Martin Kihn’s hit tell-all book How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Tell You the Time, revolves around dueling corporate management consulting firms. Bell plays Jeannie, a razor-sharp Brown grad who reluctantly finds herself attracted to her co-worker Marty (Cheadle). The cast also includes Ben Schwartz (Undercovers), Josh Lawson...
- 4/7/2011
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
Showtime has put in an order for 12 episodes for two new shows: House of Lies and Homeland.
House of Lies stars Don Cheadle, Kristin Bell, Ben Schwartz, Josh Lawson, Dawn Oliveri, Glynn Turnman and Donis Leonard Jr. The show is a half-hour comedy based on the book "House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Tell You the Time" by Martin Kihn. Cheadle will play Marty, a successful consultant who will use any means necessary to[...]...
House of Lies stars Don Cheadle, Kristin Bell, Ben Schwartz, Josh Lawson, Dawn Oliveri, Glynn Turnman and Donis Leonard Jr. The show is a half-hour comedy based on the book "House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Tell You the Time" by Martin Kihn. Cheadle will play Marty, a successful consultant who will use any means necessary to[...]...
- 4/7/2011
- by Clarissa
- TVovermind.com
Dawn Olivieri has admitted that she is excited about her new role in Showtime pilot House of Lies. Don Cheadle will play ruthless consultant Marty in the project, which is based on the book by Martin Kihn. Oliveri, who plays Marty's unstable ex-wife Monica, told Entertainment Weekly: "You get to kick ass at work and be the number one closer at the number one firm and Don Cheadle is the number two. And then you're not only that powerhouse executive woman, you also have a drug addiction." The actress compared playing the two sides of her character to portraying twins. "One's evil and one's nice," she explained. "You've (more)...
- 2/17/2011
- by By Morgan Jeffery
- Digital Spy
TV fans are still getting to know the name Dawn Olivieri, but they may recognize the actress as tattoo-laden Lydia from Heroes’ fourth and final season, or as Janice Herveaux, Alcide’s sister who helped turn Sookie into a biker chic in season 3 of True Blood. Currently, she’s known as The Vampire Diaries’ Andie Star, the local TV news reporter Damon (Ian Somerhalder) is compelling to be his girlfriend and blood donor. If, like us, you’ve been confused about how much Damon is actually forcing Andie to forget, Olivieri is happy to explain: “The only time you’ve seen Andie herself,...
- 2/17/2011
- by Mandi Bierly
- EW - Inside TV
Finally, Veronica Mars is returning to our TV screens.
Ok, sorry. Not Veronica Mars, but someone who looks exactly like her: Kristen Bell. Bell has joined the cast of the new Showtime pilot House of Lies, which starts production this month. We haven’t seen Bell on television for more than guest roles since her stint on Heroes in 2008.
Bell plays Jeannie Van Der Hooven, who may or may not sign her texts “Xoxo.” Jeannie is a “razor-sharp, Ivy-League graduate” working for cutthroat management consultant Marty, played by Don Cheadle. True Blood’s Dawn Olivieri also stars as Marty’s ex.
House of Lies is a half-hour dark comedy — Showtime’s specialty — written by Dirt creator Matthew Carnahan and based on the bestseller House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Tell You the Time, by Martin Kihn. I’d say the book title gives us...
Ok, sorry. Not Veronica Mars, but someone who looks exactly like her: Kristen Bell. Bell has joined the cast of the new Showtime pilot House of Lies, which starts production this month. We haven’t seen Bell on television for more than guest roles since her stint on Heroes in 2008.
Bell plays Jeannie Van Der Hooven, who may or may not sign her texts “Xoxo.” Jeannie is a “razor-sharp, Ivy-League graduate” working for cutthroat management consultant Marty, played by Don Cheadle. True Blood’s Dawn Olivieri also stars as Marty’s ex.
House of Lies is a half-hour dark comedy — Showtime’s specialty — written by Dirt creator Matthew Carnahan and based on the bestseller House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Tell You the Time, by Martin Kihn. I’d say the book title gives us...
- 2/2/2011
- by the linster
- AfterEllen.com
Kristen Bell has a new home on TV.
Bell will join the Showtime family in the upcoming dark-comedy, House of Lies. The former Veronica Mars star and voice of Gossip Girl will team up with the venerable Don Cheadle for the new Showtime pilot. The two will play management consultants, likely making light of the unethical business practices that have gone on in Wall Street and beyond over the past few years.
Details from the press release below:
Acclaimed actress Kristen Bell (Veronica Mars, Heroes, Couples Retreat) has joined the cast of Showtime’s new comedy pilot House Of Lies starring Don Cheadle (Iron Man 2). House Of Lies, a half-hour, dark comedy created, executive produced and written by Matthew Carnahan (Dirt) from the hit tell-all book House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Tell You the Time by Martin Kihn, will go into production in February in New York,...
Bell will join the Showtime family in the upcoming dark-comedy, House of Lies. The former Veronica Mars star and voice of Gossip Girl will team up with the venerable Don Cheadle for the new Showtime pilot. The two will play management consultants, likely making light of the unethical business practices that have gone on in Wall Street and beyond over the past few years.
Details from the press release below:
Acclaimed actress Kristen Bell (Veronica Mars, Heroes, Couples Retreat) has joined the cast of Showtime’s new comedy pilot House Of Lies starring Don Cheadle (Iron Man 2). House Of Lies, a half-hour, dark comedy created, executive produced and written by Matthew Carnahan (Dirt) from the hit tell-all book House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Tell You the Time by Martin Kihn, will go into production in February in New York,...
- 2/1/2011
- by Link
- BuzzFocus.com
Plotting a possible return to the small screen, "Veronica Mars" star Kristen Bell has joined the cast of the Showtime comedy pilot "House of Lies." Showtime announced on Tuesday (Feb. 1) that Bell will play Jeannie Van Der Hooven, a "razor-sharp, Ivy-League [sic] graduate" working at the management consultant firm fronted by Don Cheadle's cutthroat Marty. "House of Lies" is adapted by Matthew Carnahan ("Dirt") from Martin Kihn's bestseller "House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Tell You the Time." Jessika Borsiczky is executive producing the pilot, which will be directed by Stephen Hopkins ("Californication"). ...
- 2/1/2011
- by Daniel Fienberg
- Hitfix
Is Kristen Bell heading back to the small screen?
The Veronica Mars alum is eyeing a role in the new Showtime pilot House of Lies, TV Line reports.
Check out photos of Kristen Bell
Based on Martin Kihn's tell-all House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Tell You the Time, the dark comedy stars Don Cheadle as Marty, a cutthroat consultant ...
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The Veronica Mars alum is eyeing a role in the new Showtime pilot House of Lies, TV Line reports.
Check out photos of Kristen Bell
Based on Martin Kihn's tell-all House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Tell You the Time, the dark comedy stars Don Cheadle as Marty, a cutthroat consultant ...
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- 2/1/2011
- by Joyce Eng
- TVGuide - Breaking News
Kristen Bell ("Veronica Mars," "Heroes," Couples Retreat ) has joined the cast of Showtime's new comedy pilot "House of Lies," starring Don Cheadle ( Iron Man 2 ). "House of Lies," a half-hour, dark comedy created, executive produced and written by Matthew Carnahan ("Dirt") from the hit tell-all book "House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Tell You the Time by Martin Kihn," will go into production in February in New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA. Jessica Borsicsky ("FlashForward") will serve as executive producer, and Emmy winner Stephen Hopkins ("Californication," "24") will direct. "House of Lies" is a subversive, scathing look at a self-loathing management...
- 2/1/2011
- Comingsoon.net
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'Veronica Mars' and 'Scream 4' star Kristen Bell could be heading back to TV screens for the fall 2011 season.
According to TVLine.com, Bell has signed on for a lead role in the Showtime pilot, 'House of Lies.'
The dark comedy is based on Martin Kihn's bestelling book, 'How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Tell You the Time,' and it revolves around dueling corporate management consulting firms.
Bell joins previously cast stars Don Cheadle ('Hotel Rwanda') and Dawn Olivieri ('Heroes'). She will reportedly play the part of Jeannie Van Der Hooven, a razor-sharp Ivy League grad who reluctantly finds herself attracted to her co-worker Marty (Cheadle).
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'Veronica Mars' and 'Scream 4' star Kristen Bell could be heading back to TV screens for the fall 2011 season.
According to TVLine.com, Bell has signed on for a lead role in the Showtime pilot, 'House of Lies.'
The dark comedy is based on Martin Kihn's bestelling book, 'How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Tell You the Time,' and it revolves around dueling corporate management consulting firms.
Bell joins previously cast stars Don Cheadle ('Hotel Rwanda') and Dawn Olivieri ('Heroes'). She will reportedly play the part of Jeannie Van Der Hooven, a razor-sharp Ivy League grad who reluctantly finds herself attracted to her co-worker Marty (Cheadle).
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- 2/1/2011
- by Catherine Lawson
- Aol TV.
Former Veronica Mars star Kristen Bell has been tapped for a lead role opposite Don Cheadle in Showtime's dark comedy pilot House of Lies. Written by Matthew Carnahan based on the book by Martin Kihn, the project centers on Marty (Cheadle), a self-loathing highly successful management consultant from a top-tier firm who is never above using any means necessary to get his clients the information they want. Bell will play Jeannie Van Der Hooven, a razor-sharp, Ivy-League graduate who works at Marty’s firm. Bell joins previously cast Dawn Oliveri as Marti's ex-wife, Josh Lawson as Ben Schwartz as his co-workers, Glynn Turman as Marty’s psychoanalyst father; and Donis Leonard Jr. as his young son. Jessika Borsiczky is executive producing the pilot, which will be directed by Stephen Hopkins. Production is slated to begin in February in New York and Los Angeles. Bell's last regular TV role was on NBC's Heroes.
- 2/1/2011
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Ok, 2011 pilot season. You’ve got my attention.
Sources confirm to me exclusively that the supremely talented Kristen Bell is eying a return to the small screen in the buzzy Showtime pilot House of Lies.
The ex-Veronica Mars sleuth joins Don Cheadle (Hotel Rwanda) and Dawn Olivieri (Heroes) in the dark comedy, which revolves around dueling corporate management consulting firms. Bell will play Jeannie, a razor-sharp Brown grad who reluctantly finds herself attracted to her co-worker Marty (Cheadle).
Matthew Carnahan (Dirt) is spearheading the prospective series, an adaptation of Martin Kihn’s best-selling tell-all tome Lies: How Management Consultants...
Sources confirm to me exclusively that the supremely talented Kristen Bell is eying a return to the small screen in the buzzy Showtime pilot House of Lies.
The ex-Veronica Mars sleuth joins Don Cheadle (Hotel Rwanda) and Dawn Olivieri (Heroes) in the dark comedy, which revolves around dueling corporate management consulting firms. Bell will play Jeannie, a razor-sharp Brown grad who reluctantly finds herself attracted to her co-worker Marty (Cheadle).
Matthew Carnahan (Dirt) is spearheading the prospective series, an adaptation of Martin Kihn’s best-selling tell-all tome Lies: How Management Consultants...
- 2/1/2011
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Undercovers standout Ben Schwartz and Josh Lawson have been tapped to co-star opposite Don Cheadle in the Showtime dark comedy pilot House of Lies. The View co-star Sherri Shepherd is set to co-star opposite Christine Taylor in TV Land's untitled Terri Minsky comedy pilot, David Alan Basche (Lipstick Jungle) has come onboard the untitled Mike Reisman comedy pilot for TV Land, while Desperate Housewives alum Jeffrey Nordling has joined Lifetime's untitled Michael Sardo drama pilot starring Carrie-Anne Moss. Showtime's House of Lies, written by Matthew Carnahan based on the book by Martin Kihn, centers on Marty (Cheadle), a self-loathing highly successful management consultant from a top-tier firm who is never above using any means necessary to get his clients the information they want. Wme-repped Schwartz will play a member of Marty's team and his closest friend. Lawson (Romantically Challenged) will play Marty's Harvard-educated associate. TV Land's untitled Terri Minsky...
- 1/24/2011
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Dawn Olivieri has joined the cast of Showtime pilot House of Lies. Deadline reports that the actress will star alongside the previously cast Don Cheadle in the dark comedy project, based on the book by Martin Kihn. The potential series will focus on ruthless management consultant Marty (Cheadle) as he uses unorthodox means to get his clients the information they want. Olivieri will play the "crazy" and "pill-popping" (more)...
- 1/21/2011
- by By Morgan Jeffery
- Digital Spy
We last mentioned this in early December – Don Cheadle’s new Showtime network TV series, House Of Lies, based on the book House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Tell You the Time by Martin Kihn.
The half-hour dark comedy series goes into production in February, with Jessica Borsicsky (Flash Forward) executive producing, and Stephen Hopkins (Californication, 24) directing.
House Of Lies is described as “a subversive, scathing look at a self-loathing management consultant from a top-tier firm.”
Cheadle will star as Marty, a highly successful, cutthroat consultant who is never above using any means (or anyone) necessary to get his clients the information they want.
Deadline reports that the female lead role opposite Cheadle will go to Heroes alum Dawn Olivieri, who will play Monica, Marty’s “crazy, pill-popping ex-wife and biggest professional competition as her consulting firm is No.1 compared to Marty’s No. 2.”
Color me intrigued…...
The half-hour dark comedy series goes into production in February, with Jessica Borsicsky (Flash Forward) executive producing, and Stephen Hopkins (Californication, 24) directing.
House Of Lies is described as “a subversive, scathing look at a self-loathing management consultant from a top-tier firm.”
Cheadle will star as Marty, a highly successful, cutthroat consultant who is never above using any means (or anyone) necessary to get his clients the information they want.
Deadline reports that the female lead role opposite Cheadle will go to Heroes alum Dawn Olivieri, who will play Monica, Marty’s “crazy, pill-popping ex-wife and biggest professional competition as her consulting firm is No.1 compared to Marty’s No. 2.”
Color me intrigued…...
- 1/21/2011
- by Tambay
- ShadowAndAct
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