Kraven the Hunter is seeking new hunting grounds, with the Aaron Taylor-Johnson starrer taking a release date just vacated by The Karate Kid.
On Friday evening, Sony moved the villain-centric Kraven the Hunter to the prime winter spot of Dec. 13, 2024 (back from Aug. 30, 2024). Kraven steps into a date that was occupied by fellow Sony pic The Karate Kid, a crossover event movie starring Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan. Karate Kid now moves to May 30, 2025.
The move comes after the sixth and final season of Cobra Kai, the Netflix spinoff starring Machio as his original Karate Kid movie character Daniel Larusso, was delayed due to last year’s actors strike. Sony pushed the new Karate Kid to allow it to follow Cobra Kai‘s final season, with the summer date also seen as friendly for the all-ages audience its intended for. With an open holiday season 2024 date available, Sony opted to...
On Friday evening, Sony moved the villain-centric Kraven the Hunter to the prime winter spot of Dec. 13, 2024 (back from Aug. 30, 2024). Kraven steps into a date that was occupied by fellow Sony pic The Karate Kid, a crossover event movie starring Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan. Karate Kid now moves to May 30, 2025.
The move comes after the sixth and final season of Cobra Kai, the Netflix spinoff starring Machio as his original Karate Kid movie character Daniel Larusso, was delayed due to last year’s actors strike. Sony pushed the new Karate Kid to allow it to follow Cobra Kai‘s final season, with the summer date also seen as friendly for the all-ages audience its intended for. With an open holiday season 2024 date available, Sony opted to...
- 4/27/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sony’s “Kraven the Hunter” is being pushed back from its August release, moving to Dec. 13, 2024. It will screen in IMAX and premium large formats.
The film takes over “Karate Kid’s” original release date, which has been changed to May 30, 2025. It will now bow in theaters after the sixth and final season of “Cobra Kai” debuts on Netflix.
With a coveted Christmastime release date open, Sony is positioning “Kraven” as an R-rated option for the end of the year.
Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, “Kraven the Hunter” unpacks the origin story behind the Marvel villain, set before his notorious vendetta against Spider-Man. Ariana DeBose, Fred Hechinger, Alessandro Nivola, Christopher Abbott and Russell Crowe also star.
The film is directed by J.C. Chandor, with a story by Richard Wenk and screenplay by Wenk, Art Marcum and Matt Holloway. It’s produced by Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach and David Householter.
Sony has also...
The film takes over “Karate Kid’s” original release date, which has been changed to May 30, 2025. It will now bow in theaters after the sixth and final season of “Cobra Kai” debuts on Netflix.
With a coveted Christmastime release date open, Sony is positioning “Kraven” as an R-rated option for the end of the year.
Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, “Kraven the Hunter” unpacks the origin story behind the Marvel villain, set before his notorious vendetta against Spider-Man. Ariana DeBose, Fred Hechinger, Alessandro Nivola, Christopher Abbott and Russell Crowe also star.
The film is directed by J.C. Chandor, with a story by Richard Wenk and screenplay by Wenk, Art Marcum and Matt Holloway. It’s produced by Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach and David Householter.
Sony has also...
- 4/27/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Sony Pictures has pushed Karate Kid from December to May 2025 and pushed back Kraven The Hunter to fill the holiday season slot.
Karate Kid had been scheduled to open on December 13 of this year and according to sources is being held back in order to follow the sixth and final season of Cobrai Kai, which was delayed due to the strikes.
Ben Wang stars in the title role as Karate Kid, alongside Joshua Jackson, Sadie Stanley, Ming-Na Wen, Aramis Knight, Wyatt Oleff and Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, who will reprise their characters from the original franchise. Jonathan Entwistle directs from Rob Lieber’s screenplay.
Karate Kid had been scheduled to open on December 13 of this year and according to sources is being held back in order to follow the sixth and final season of Cobrai Kai, which was delayed due to the strikes.
Ben Wang stars in the title role as Karate Kid, alongside Joshua Jackson, Sadie Stanley, Ming-Na Wen, Aramis Knight, Wyatt Oleff and Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, who will reprise their characters from the original franchise. Jonathan Entwistle directs from Rob Lieber’s screenplay.
- 4/26/2024
- ScreenDaily
Brett Goldstein is set to make a guest appearance in Shrinking season two, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
The Ted Lasso breakout co-created the Apple TV+ show alongside Bill Lawrence and Jason Segel, who also stars in the Emmy-nominated series.
Details about Goldstein’s character are being kept locked away in the therapist’s desk at this time.
Shrinking follows Segel’s Jimmy, a grieving therapist who starts to break the rules of his career by telling his clients exactly what he thinks. “Jimmy has lost his wife and wants to try a new approach to his loss, but it is unclear how this will help others,” the logline reads.
Goldstein has remained behind the camera as one of the show’s co-creators and executive producers. With his upcoming guest role, he’ll return to acting on an Apple TV+ series, following his role in Ted Lasso.
The actor originally...
The Ted Lasso breakout co-created the Apple TV+ show alongside Bill Lawrence and Jason Segel, who also stars in the Emmy-nominated series.
Details about Goldstein’s character are being kept locked away in the therapist’s desk at this time.
Shrinking follows Segel’s Jimmy, a grieving therapist who starts to break the rules of his career by telling his clients exactly what he thinks. “Jimmy has lost his wife and wants to try a new approach to his loss, but it is unclear how this will help others,” the logline reads.
Goldstein has remained behind the camera as one of the show’s co-creators and executive producers. With his upcoming guest role, he’ll return to acting on an Apple TV+ series, following his role in Ted Lasso.
The actor originally...
- 3/26/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Brett Goldstein is here, there and every-effing-where — including behind and in front of the camera for Shrinking‘s second season.
Goldstein, who co-created the Apple TV+ dramedy, is set to guest-star on its forthcoming sophomore run. Details about Goldstein’s role are currently being kept under wraps, but during a 2023 interview in Variety‘s Actors on Actors series, he confirmed there had been “talk” with Shrinking‘s creative team about casting him as a Season 2 character.
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Goldstein, who co-created the Apple TV+ dramedy, is set to guest-star on its forthcoming sophomore run. Details about Goldstein’s role are currently being kept under wraps, but during a 2023 interview in Variety‘s Actors on Actors series, he confirmed there had been “talk” with Shrinking‘s creative team about casting him as a Season 2 character.
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- 3/26/2024
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
Brett Goldstein is set to appear in a guest star role in “Shrinking” Season 2 at Apple TV+, Variety has learned.
The role will bring Goldstein in front of the camera for the series, on which he is a co-creator and executive producer. Details on the character he will be playing on “Shrinking” are being kept under wraps.
Goldstein broke out in his role on the Apple TV+ series “Ted Lasso,” starring as Roy Kent while also serving as a writer and eventually co-executive producer. He won two consecutive Emmy Awards for his work on the show. His other acting credits include “Thor: Love and Thunder,” “Doctor Who,” and “Superbob,” the last of which he also co-wrote.
He is repped by WME, Mosaic, and Hansen Jacobson in the US, as well as B-Side Management and Lark in the UK.
“Shrinking” Season 2 is currently in production. Goldstein co-created the series with “Ted...
The role will bring Goldstein in front of the camera for the series, on which he is a co-creator and executive producer. Details on the character he will be playing on “Shrinking” are being kept under wraps.
Goldstein broke out in his role on the Apple TV+ series “Ted Lasso,” starring as Roy Kent while also serving as a writer and eventually co-executive producer. He won two consecutive Emmy Awards for his work on the show. His other acting credits include “Thor: Love and Thunder,” “Doctor Who,” and “Superbob,” the last of which he also co-wrote.
He is repped by WME, Mosaic, and Hansen Jacobson in the US, as well as B-Side Management and Lark in the UK.
“Shrinking” Season 2 is currently in production. Goldstein co-created the series with “Ted...
- 3/26/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Shrinking co-creator Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso) is stepping in front of the camera in Season 2.
Sources tell Deadline there had been multiple attempts to have Goldstein appear in the Apple dramedy but things didn’t pan out. When the perfect role came along—which btw is currently top secret—he couldn’t say no. He is billed as a guest star in Season 2, which is currently in production.
Shrinking follows grieving therapist Jimmy (Jason Segel) who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to people’s lives … including his own. In addition to Segel, the series stars Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams, Christa Miller, Lukita Maxwell, Michael Urie, Luke Tennie and Ted McGinley.
Segel and Williams recently earned individual Emmy Award acting nominations for their portrayal of therapists in the series.
Co-created by...
Sources tell Deadline there had been multiple attempts to have Goldstein appear in the Apple dramedy but things didn’t pan out. When the perfect role came along—which btw is currently top secret—he couldn’t say no. He is billed as a guest star in Season 2, which is currently in production.
Shrinking follows grieving therapist Jimmy (Jason Segel) who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to people’s lives … including his own. In addition to Segel, the series stars Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams, Christa Miller, Lukita Maxwell, Michael Urie, Luke Tennie and Ted McGinley.
Segel and Williams recently earned individual Emmy Award acting nominations for their portrayal of therapists in the series.
Co-created by...
- 3/26/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
So many stars graced the red carpet outside Bar Marmont on Wednesday night (March 6) to attend Vanity Fair and Instagram Celebrate Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood.
The celebrity packed guestlist featured the likes of Barry Keoghan, Hunter Schafer and Charles Melton. That’s barely scratching the surface, though.
We pulled together photos of more than 100 stars on the guestlist. That way you can easily see who was there and what they were wearing!
Head inside to see all of the photos from Vanity Fair and Instagram Celebrate Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood…
Keep scrolling to see all of the photos from Vanity Fair and Instagram Celebrate Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood…
Barry Keoghan
Fyi: Barry is wearing Amiri FW24 Rtw.
Hunter Schafer
Fyi: Hunter is wearing Prada SS13 Rtw.
Evan Ross Katz
Aria Mia Loberti
Reece Feldman
Derek Luh
Sammi Hanratty
Asa Germann
Dallas James Liu
Charles...
The celebrity packed guestlist featured the likes of Barry Keoghan, Hunter Schafer and Charles Melton. That’s barely scratching the surface, though.
We pulled together photos of more than 100 stars on the guestlist. That way you can easily see who was there and what they were wearing!
Head inside to see all of the photos from Vanity Fair and Instagram Celebrate Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood…
Keep scrolling to see all of the photos from Vanity Fair and Instagram Celebrate Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood…
Barry Keoghan
Fyi: Barry is wearing Amiri FW24 Rtw.
Hunter Schafer
Fyi: Hunter is wearing Prada SS13 Rtw.
Evan Ross Katz
Aria Mia Loberti
Reece Feldman
Derek Luh
Sammi Hanratty
Asa Germann
Dallas James Liu
Charles...
- 3/7/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Get your therapist on the phone: Shrinking is heading back for Season 2.
It's been a painful wait after a cliffhanger finale, and we can't wait to find out what comes next.
Shrinking Season 1 gave us laughter, tears, and a little bit of murder. Will Season 2 resolve the cliffhangers and somehow manage to top a stellar first year?
With all the heart from Bill Lawrence's Ted Lasso mixed with the often dark, always hilarious talent from Brett Goldstein, Shrinking is everything we could ask for in a series.
This upcoming sophomore season is getting closer, so let's get up to speed.
Who is Returning to the Shrinking Season 2 Cast?
We're hoping to see just about everyone from Shrinking Season 1 when the show returns, but so far, only a handful of actors are confirmed to be in the new season.
Severance Season 2: Everything We Know
Jason Segel will reprise his role as Jimmy Laird,...
It's been a painful wait after a cliffhanger finale, and we can't wait to find out what comes next.
Shrinking Season 1 gave us laughter, tears, and a little bit of murder. Will Season 2 resolve the cliffhangers and somehow manage to top a stellar first year?
With all the heart from Bill Lawrence's Ted Lasso mixed with the often dark, always hilarious talent from Brett Goldstein, Shrinking is everything we could ask for in a series.
This upcoming sophomore season is getting closer, so let's get up to speed.
Who is Returning to the Shrinking Season 2 Cast?
We're hoping to see just about everyone from Shrinking Season 1 when the show returns, but so far, only a handful of actors are confirmed to be in the new season.
Severance Season 2: Everything We Know
Jason Segel will reprise his role as Jimmy Laird,...
- 2/23/2024
- by Haley Whitmire White
- TVfanatic
Natasha Lyonne and Awkwafina reunited at a fashionable event!
If you were unaware, the duo shared the screen in an episode of Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens, and Natasha even directed an episode of the show back in 2019.
Clearly, they’ve remained close over the years.
The actresses posed for photos together while attending a launch party for a new Tory Burch concept store in Los Angeles on Wednesday (January 24). The store (located on Melrose Avenue) will be open through the remainder of 2024 and was created in collaboration with Humberto Leon.
So many stars were in attendance for the launch, and we’ve got pics of them all!
Head inside to see all of the photos…
Keep scrolling to see photos of every celebrity at the event…
Natasha Lyonne
Awkwafina
Rashida Jones
Aja Naomi King
Lukita Maxwell
Beatrice Granno
Kathryn Newton
Annabelle Wallis
Olivia Perez
Salem Mitchell
Emma Brooks
Dylan Mulvaney...
If you were unaware, the duo shared the screen in an episode of Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens, and Natasha even directed an episode of the show back in 2019.
Clearly, they’ve remained close over the years.
The actresses posed for photos together while attending a launch party for a new Tory Burch concept store in Los Angeles on Wednesday (January 24). The store (located on Melrose Avenue) will be open through the remainder of 2024 and was created in collaboration with Humberto Leon.
So many stars were in attendance for the launch, and we’ve got pics of them all!
Head inside to see all of the photos…
Keep scrolling to see photos of every celebrity at the event…
Natasha Lyonne
Awkwafina
Rashida Jones
Aja Naomi King
Lukita Maxwell
Beatrice Granno
Kathryn Newton
Annabelle Wallis
Olivia Perez
Salem Mitchell
Emma Brooks
Dylan Mulvaney...
- 1/25/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including the Palm Springs Film Awards and events for The Brothers Sun and Night Swim.
Night Swim premiere
Stars Wyatt Russell and Kerry Condon joined producers Jason Blum and James Wan at the Los Angeles premiere of their Universal horror film on Wednesday.
Kerry Condon, Amélie Hoeferle, Bryce McGuire, Gavin Warren and Wyatt Russell James Wan and Jason Blum
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
Killers of the Flower Moon, Past Lives, Christopher Nolan, Lily Gladstone, Charles Melton and Da’Vine Joy Randolph were among the honorees at the New York Film Critics Circle Awards on Wednesday.
Benny Safdie, Christopher Nolan, Dane DeHaan, David Krumholtz and Hoyte van Hoytema Samy Burch, Todd Haynes and Charles Melton
Killers of the Flower Moon luncheon
Martin Scorsese and Lily Gladstone attended a lunch event...
Night Swim premiere
Stars Wyatt Russell and Kerry Condon joined producers Jason Blum and James Wan at the Los Angeles premiere of their Universal horror film on Wednesday.
Kerry Condon, Amélie Hoeferle, Bryce McGuire, Gavin Warren and Wyatt Russell James Wan and Jason Blum
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
Killers of the Flower Moon, Past Lives, Christopher Nolan, Lily Gladstone, Charles Melton and Da’Vine Joy Randolph were among the honorees at the New York Film Critics Circle Awards on Wednesday.
Benny Safdie, Christopher Nolan, Dane DeHaan, David Krumholtz and Hoyte van Hoytema Samy Burch, Todd Haynes and Charles Melton
Killers of the Flower Moon luncheon
Martin Scorsese and Lily Gladstone attended a lunch event...
- 1/5/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
To celebrate the end of another great year in independent film, Film Independent is re-posting some of our favorite blogs of 2023. And here’s a reminder: there’s still time to make a tax-deductible donation to Film Independent in support of all the hard work our community does year-round. Not a Member yet? Become one by January 5 to watch the nominees for the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards and vote for the winners. Happy New Year!
The entertainment industry landscape is constantly evolving. And with that evolution has come a new generation of actors who are challenging norms, pushing boundaries, and demanding more authentic and inclusive representation onscreen. On June 20 at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, SAGindie Executive Director Darrien Gipson moderated a Film Independent roundtable with seven up-and-coming performers currently reshaping how we see ourselves in film and TV: Annie Gonzalez, Isis King, Lionel Boyce,...
The entertainment industry landscape is constantly evolving. And with that evolution has come a new generation of actors who are challenging norms, pushing boundaries, and demanding more authentic and inclusive representation onscreen. On June 20 at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, SAGindie Executive Director Darrien Gipson moderated a Film Independent roundtable with seven up-and-coming performers currently reshaping how we see ourselves in film and TV: Annie Gonzalez, Isis King, Lionel Boyce,...
- 12/31/2023
- by Cydney Fisher
- Film Independent News & More
Harrison Ford surprised SAG-AFTRA members during a nomination committee Q&a this afternoon when he showed up to talk about his role on Apple TV+’s “Shrinking.”
Ford was keen to lavish praise on the cast of the comedy-drama television series, describing working with his co-stars as a uniquely different experience that rejuvenated his perspective on acting.
“There are people who improvise as though it was an exercise in egos. That never happens with this bunch. Work is really important to everybody that’s here,” said Ford.
“This mixture of comedy and pathos and really emotional stuff, it gives you a sense of responsibility for the things you’re communicating and how you’re communicating,” he continued. “I think that that shows up on screen, and it shows up in the work these people do every day and how they do it. I had never done anything like this before...
Ford was keen to lavish praise on the cast of the comedy-drama television series, describing working with his co-stars as a uniquely different experience that rejuvenated his perspective on acting.
“There are people who improvise as though it was an exercise in egos. That never happens with this bunch. Work is really important to everybody that’s here,” said Ford.
“This mixture of comedy and pathos and really emotional stuff, it gives you a sense of responsibility for the things you’re communicating and how you’re communicating,” he continued. “I think that that shows up on screen, and it shows up in the work these people do every day and how they do it. I had never done anything like this before...
- 12/5/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay and Valerie Wu
- Variety Film + TV
By Abe Friedtanzer
Lukita Maxwell and Jason Segel in "Shrinking," now streaming on Apple TV+.
Isn’t this supposed to be a comedy category? Yes, two of the shows with a questionable genre distinction -- Barry and The Bear – are represented here, but all five men chose relatively serious fare as their episode submissions. Before we dig in, let’s start with a mention of the three eligible nominees from last year who didn’t make the cut this time around. Donald Glover, a past winner of this category, had his last shot for Atlanta, and Steve Martin missed out on a repeat bid for season two of Only Murders in the Building. Most lamentably, Nicholas Hoult was somehow not selected for The Great. How that’s possible is beyond me, but fortunately the five men who did make the cut are all worthwhile…...
Lukita Maxwell and Jason Segel in "Shrinking," now streaming on Apple TV+.
Isn’t this supposed to be a comedy category? Yes, two of the shows with a questionable genre distinction -- Barry and The Bear – are represented here, but all five men chose relatively serious fare as their episode submissions. Before we dig in, let’s start with a mention of the three eligible nominees from last year who didn’t make the cut this time around. Donald Glover, a past winner of this category, had his last shot for Atlanta, and Steve Martin missed out on a repeat bid for season two of Only Murders in the Building. Most lamentably, Nicholas Hoult was somehow not selected for The Great. How that’s possible is beyond me, but fortunately the five men who did make the cut are all worthwhile…...
- 9/6/2023
- by Abe Friedtanzer
- FilmExperience
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday.
Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
Oscars | Emmys | Grammys | Tonys
2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Abbott Elementary – “Development Day”
Weekly Commentary: A hot race ensues where nearly any of this year’s nominees for supporting comedy actress could theoretically win the prize.
Three former Emmy winners are in this category — Alex Borstein (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel...
Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
Oscars | Emmys | Grammys | Tonys
2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Abbott Elementary – “Development Day”
Weekly Commentary: A hot race ensues where nearly any of this year’s nominees for supporting comedy actress could theoretically win the prize.
Three former Emmy winners are in this category — Alex Borstein (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel...
- 8/20/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Gold Derby can exclusively reveal that Jessica Williams is entering the “Shrinking” episode “Boop” as her 2023 Emmy Award submission for Best Comedy Supporting Actress. The episode aired on March 10 and is the eighth episode of the first season of the Apple TV+ comedy.
In this installment, Gaby (Williams) and Jimmy (Jason Segel) attempt to apologize to his daughter, Alice (Lukita Maxwell), for sleeping together. Later, Gaby brings Liz (Christa Miller) and Sean (Luke Tennie) as emotional support to her ex-husband Nico’s (Adam Foster Ballard) art exhibition. She feels conflicted over Nico until he calls his new girlfriend his muse, ignoring Gaby altogether, prompting Gaby to lash out at him.
SEEJessica Williams interview: ‘Shrinking’
This is the first career nominations for Williams. She is up against Alex Borstein (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”), Ayo Edebiri (“The Bear”), Janelle James (“Abbott Elementary”), reigning champ Sheryl Lee Ralph (“Abbott Elementary”), Juno Temple (“Ted...
In this installment, Gaby (Williams) and Jimmy (Jason Segel) attempt to apologize to his daughter, Alice (Lukita Maxwell), for sleeping together. Later, Gaby brings Liz (Christa Miller) and Sean (Luke Tennie) as emotional support to her ex-husband Nico’s (Adam Foster Ballard) art exhibition. She feels conflicted over Nico until he calls his new girlfriend his muse, ignoring Gaby altogether, prompting Gaby to lash out at him.
SEEJessica Williams interview: ‘Shrinking’
This is the first career nominations for Williams. She is up against Alex Borstein (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”), Ayo Edebiri (“The Bear”), Janelle James (“Abbott Elementary”), reigning champ Sheryl Lee Ralph (“Abbott Elementary”), Juno Temple (“Ted...
- 7/26/2023
- by Joyce Eng and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
This Story Contains A Spoiler Or Two About ‘Shrinking.’
There are only so many slots available for Emmy nominees, and when it comes to the comedy series list, the presumption is that it’s already set in stone. Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” and ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” are locks at the top, of course, as is FX on Hulu’s “The Bear” in third (even though its first season is less comedy than dramatic intensity). Then, in the Gold Derby combined odds handicap, come Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building” and HBO’s “Barry” – for its final season. And speaking of farewells, we can’t forget Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (currently running in sixth place) and, in terms of freshman season standouts, Peacock’s “Poker Face” and Netflix’s “Wednesday.” And there are your eight nominees filling the eight allotted Emmy category slots this year.
But not so fast there,...
There are only so many slots available for Emmy nominees, and when it comes to the comedy series list, the presumption is that it’s already set in stone. Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” and ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” are locks at the top, of course, as is FX on Hulu’s “The Bear” in third (even though its first season is less comedy than dramatic intensity). Then, in the Gold Derby combined odds handicap, come Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building” and HBO’s “Barry” – for its final season. And speaking of farewells, we can’t forget Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (currently running in sixth place) and, in terms of freshman season standouts, Peacock’s “Poker Face” and Netflix’s “Wednesday.” And there are your eight nominees filling the eight allotted Emmy category slots this year.
But not so fast there,...
- 6/26/2023
- by Ray Richmond
- Gold Derby
When developing her on-screen friendship with co-star Christa Miller, “Shrinking” star Jessica Williams said she positioned it as if they were hanging out “like a ‘Real Housewife of Pasadena.’”
In other words, she approached the relationship between her character, Gaby, and and Miller’s character, Liz, through the lens of her fascination with reality TV and obsession with the “Real Housewives” franchise. In this episode of Variety‘s Awards Circuit Podcast, Williams and Miller share how that TV friendship has developed into a real-life, off-screen one as well.
In separate interviews, Williams and Miller discussed the dynamic of their characters’ evolving personalities and what they hope for the second season. Listen below!
“Shrinking” focuses on therapist Jimmy Laird (Jason Segel) and his daughter Alice (Lukita Maxwell), after the loss of their matriarch, Tia (Lilan Bowden). The half-hour comedy chronicles as the therapist develops a much more hands-on approach with his...
In other words, she approached the relationship between her character, Gaby, and and Miller’s character, Liz, through the lens of her fascination with reality TV and obsession with the “Real Housewives” franchise. In this episode of Variety‘s Awards Circuit Podcast, Williams and Miller share how that TV friendship has developed into a real-life, off-screen one as well.
In separate interviews, Williams and Miller discussed the dynamic of their characters’ evolving personalities and what they hope for the second season. Listen below!
“Shrinking” focuses on therapist Jimmy Laird (Jason Segel) and his daughter Alice (Lukita Maxwell), after the loss of their matriarch, Tia (Lilan Bowden). The half-hour comedy chronicles as the therapist develops a much more hands-on approach with his...
- 6/16/2023
- by Charna Flam
- Variety Film + TV
This story about the casting of “Shrinking” first appeared in the Comedy Series issue of TheWrap’s awards magazine.
Say you’re casting a thoughtful comedy about the world of psychotherapists, and you need a seasoned veteran to support the sharp young cast in a potentially scene-stealing mentor role. And then you land one of the biggest movie stars in the world, an icon who has been in two of the largest movie franchises in the last 50 years.
This was the reality for “Shrinking” casting directors Debby Romano and Brett Benner when the AppleTV+ comedy was being put together. It still seems surreal to them that they landed Harrison Ford for the pivotal supporting role of Paul, a senior member of the practice where Jason Segel and Jessica Williams’ characters work as therapists.
Also Read:
Harrison Ford and Anthony Mackie Laugh It Up in Set Photo From ‘Captain America 4...
Say you’re casting a thoughtful comedy about the world of psychotherapists, and you need a seasoned veteran to support the sharp young cast in a potentially scene-stealing mentor role. And then you land one of the biggest movie stars in the world, an icon who has been in two of the largest movie franchises in the last 50 years.
This was the reality for “Shrinking” casting directors Debby Romano and Brett Benner when the AppleTV+ comedy was being put together. It still seems surreal to them that they landed Harrison Ford for the pivotal supporting role of Paul, a senior member of the practice where Jason Segel and Jessica Williams’ characters work as therapists.
Also Read:
Harrison Ford and Anthony Mackie Laugh It Up in Set Photo From ‘Captain America 4...
- 6/13/2023
- by Jason Clark
- The Wrap
Variety‘s Emmy studio returned this year, with many contenders stopping by the Los Angeles studio. From “Beef” actors Ali Wong and “Queen Charlotte” stars Arsema Thomas, India Ria Amarteifio and Corey Mylchreest to “Party Down” comedians Adam Scott and Ken Marino and “Shrinking” breakouts Christa Miller, Lukita Maxwell and Luke Tennie, the studio was filled with those vying for an Emmy ahead of nominations.
Each of these portraits first ran in our special Emmy issues, available now.
Each of these portraits first ran in our special Emmy issues, available now.
- 6/13/2023
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
In Apple TV+ series Shrinking, Jason Segel stars as Jimmy Laird, a therapist desperately in need of therapy. Following the death of his wife, Jimmy has dissolved into drugs and self-destruction, to the disgust of his teen daughter (Lukita Maxwell). And yet, he is curiously likeable and redeemable — such is the magic of Segel. Then comes Jimmy’s revelatory move: he decides his patients need a dose of the unvarnished truth. Disaster and hilarity ensue. In tandem with Ted Lasso’s Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein, Segel co-created and produces Shrinking. He stars alongside Harrison Ford, who apparently enjoys a little improv with the best of them.
Deadline: You’re ramping up for Shrinking Season 2. Tell me Brett Goldstein is going to star in it this time?
Jason Segel: I don’t want to give anything away, but everyone, myself included, is pushing really hard to have Brett on the show.
Deadline: You’re ramping up for Shrinking Season 2. Tell me Brett Goldstein is going to star in it this time?
Jason Segel: I don’t want to give anything away, but everyone, myself included, is pushing really hard to have Brett on the show.
- 6/5/2023
- by Antonia Blyth
- Deadline Film + TV
“Do you like your job?”
That’s how my interview with Jason Segel begins — him beating me to the punch, asking the first question. It perfectly sets the tone. Because like me, he likes his job a lot.
“I don’t like the parts of my job that require permission. That’s why I started writing. No one can tell you no, no one can say you can’t,” says Segel. “The best piece of advice I got was to try to remove as many of the systems of permission along the way as you can.”
Segel has worked hard to get to this point. Currently, he’s promoting Apple TV+’s “Shrinking,” a dark comedy he leads and co-created with Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein. There’s freedom in working on a project as a co-creator, but that wasn’t always the case.
He got his start as strictly an actor,...
That’s how my interview with Jason Segel begins — him beating me to the punch, asking the first question. It perfectly sets the tone. Because like me, he likes his job a lot.
“I don’t like the parts of my job that require permission. That’s why I started writing. No one can tell you no, no one can say you can’t,” says Segel. “The best piece of advice I got was to try to remove as many of the systems of permission along the way as you can.”
Segel has worked hard to get to this point. Currently, he’s promoting Apple TV+’s “Shrinking,” a dark comedy he leads and co-created with Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein. There’s freedom in working on a project as a co-creator, but that wasn’t always the case.
He got his start as strictly an actor,...
- 6/5/2023
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
Sony had been planning to give director Chris Weitz’s horror film They Listen a theatrical release on August 25th of this year, which is why we have it listed on our Summer Horror Movie Preview… but we’re going to have to remove it from that list, because Sony has (according to Yahoo) decided to delay the release an entire year. They Listen is now set to reach theatres on August 30, 2024.
They Listen is coming to us from Sony, Blumhouse, and Depth of Field. Weitz is producing the film with Jason Blum and Andrew Miano. Bea Sequeira, Dan Balgoyen, Britta Rowings, and Paul Davis serve as executive producers. Filming was already underway in Los Angeles back in December, so this movie is going to be complete and sitting on a shelf a while before its new release date rolls around next year.
All details about They Listen are being kept under wraps.
They Listen is coming to us from Sony, Blumhouse, and Depth of Field. Weitz is producing the film with Jason Blum and Andrew Miano. Bea Sequeira, Dan Balgoyen, Britta Rowings, and Paul Davis serve as executive producers. Filming was already underway in Los Angeles back in December, so this movie is going to be complete and sitting on a shelf a while before its new release date rolls around next year.
All details about They Listen are being kept under wraps.
- 5/18/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
From Sony, Blumhouse and Depth of Field, John Cho (Searching) and Katherine Waterston (Alien: Covenant) lead the cast of They Listen, which had originally been set for theatrical release on August 25, 2023. The new date? August 30, 2024 – one full year later.
Plot details are under wraps at the moment. Stay tuned for more.
Greg Hill, Riki Lindhome, Lukita Maxwell, Keith Carradine, Havana Rose Liu, Wyatt Lindner (“Little America”) and Ben Youcef also star in They Listen.
Chris Weitz (American Pie) directs the film.
Jason Blum, Chris Weitz and Andrew Miano are Producers on the upcoming film. Bea Sequeira, Dan Balgoyen, Britta Rowings and Paul Davis are listed as Executive Producers.
An Oscar nominee for writing 2002’s About a Boy, Chris Weitz’s directorial credits include Down to Earth, About a Boy, The Golden Compass, and Twilight: New Moon.
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Plot details are under wraps at the moment. Stay tuned for more.
Greg Hill, Riki Lindhome, Lukita Maxwell, Keith Carradine, Havana Rose Liu, Wyatt Lindner (“Little America”) and Ben Youcef also star in They Listen.
Chris Weitz (American Pie) directs the film.
Jason Blum, Chris Weitz and Andrew Miano are Producers on the upcoming film. Bea Sequeira, Dan Balgoyen, Britta Rowings and Paul Davis are listed as Executive Producers.
An Oscar nominee for writing 2002’s About a Boy, Chris Weitz’s directorial credits include Down to Earth, About a Boy, The Golden Compass, and Twilight: New Moon.
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- 5/17/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Emily May Jampel is a filmmaker from Oʻahu, Hawai'i, based in New York City. “Lucky Fish” is her debut short, and has already played at festivals including Palm Springs International Film Festival, Champs-Élysées, Outfest L.A., Frameline, Inside Out and Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia.
“Lucky Fish” is screening at Busan International Short Film Festival
The movie begins inside a Chinese restaurant where Maggie, an Asian-American girl who is about to go to college, is “suffering” through her family's condescension, cliched-thinking and intrusiveness, as her younger sister has caught her looking at another Asian-American girl, across their table. Frustrated, Maggie goes to the bathroom, where she meets the aforementioned, Celene, with the two eventually moving to the upper floor of the restaurant, where an impressive fish tank is lying. Gradually, word by word, agreement by agreement, the two come closer.
Within the 8 minutes of the short's duration, Emily May Jampel...
“Lucky Fish” is screening at Busan International Short Film Festival
The movie begins inside a Chinese restaurant where Maggie, an Asian-American girl who is about to go to college, is “suffering” through her family's condescension, cliched-thinking and intrusiveness, as her younger sister has caught her looking at another Asian-American girl, across their table. Frustrated, Maggie goes to the bathroom, where she meets the aforementioned, Celene, with the two eventually moving to the upper floor of the restaurant, where an impressive fish tank is lying. Gradually, word by word, agreement by agreement, the two come closer.
Within the 8 minutes of the short's duration, Emily May Jampel...
- 5/2/2023
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Apple TV+ is opening its own FYC activation pop-up this year, taking over Hollywood’s Goya Studios to launch the “Think Apple TV+ FYC” space from May 1 to May 14.
The streamer’s signature Emmy-winning hit “Ted Lasso” will open the space on May 1 with a fan event that includes a series trivia game, followed by a conversation moderated by Yvette Nicole Brown (“Community”). Cast and creative team participating include series star and executive producer Jason Sudeikis, as well as Brendan Hunt, Brett Goldstein, Juno Temple, Phil Dunster, Jeremy Swift, Kola Bokinni, Cristo Fernández, Billy Harris and James Lance. The trivia game, hosted by comedian Ryan Budds, will feature cast members Charlie Hiscock, Stephen Manas and Moe Jeudy-Lamour.
Meanwhile, the two-week “Think Apple TV+” FYC space will wrap on May 14 with a “Schmigadoon!” sing-along. Since it’s Apple, the event will allow attendees to follow the lyrics along with “Schmigadoon!” stars Andrew Singer,...
The streamer’s signature Emmy-winning hit “Ted Lasso” will open the space on May 1 with a fan event that includes a series trivia game, followed by a conversation moderated by Yvette Nicole Brown (“Community”). Cast and creative team participating include series star and executive producer Jason Sudeikis, as well as Brendan Hunt, Brett Goldstein, Juno Temple, Phil Dunster, Jeremy Swift, Kola Bokinni, Cristo Fernández, Billy Harris and James Lance. The trivia game, hosted by comedian Ryan Budds, will feature cast members Charlie Hiscock, Stephen Manas and Moe Jeudy-Lamour.
Meanwhile, the two-week “Think Apple TV+” FYC space will wrap on May 14 with a “Schmigadoon!” sing-along. Since it’s Apple, the event will allow attendees to follow the lyrics along with “Schmigadoon!” stars Andrew Singer,...
- 4/25/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Christina Gizoni has joined Blumhouse as VP, Marketing and Communications.
In this new role, she’ll be working to support Blumhouse’s theatrical film titles and the studio’s overall brand.
Gizoni reports to CMO Karen Barragan and is part of the department which includes Milady Flores, who oversees Marketing and Communications for the television department which produces scripted and unscripted series, documentaries and movies for television and streaming.
Gizoni joins Blumhouse from Netflix where she served as a publicist working on campaigns for films including Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Bad Trip, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, Always Be My Maybe, and Velvet Buzzsaw. She also worked on release and awards campaigns for Blonde, Don’t Look Up, The Two Popes and The Ballad of Buster Scruggs.
Before Netflix, she was on the national film publicity team at Sony Pictures. During her time there, she worked on campaigns...
In this new role, she’ll be working to support Blumhouse’s theatrical film titles and the studio’s overall brand.
Gizoni reports to CMO Karen Barragan and is part of the department which includes Milady Flores, who oversees Marketing and Communications for the television department which produces scripted and unscripted series, documentaries and movies for television and streaming.
Gizoni joins Blumhouse from Netflix where she served as a publicist working on campaigns for films including Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Bad Trip, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, Always Be My Maybe, and Velvet Buzzsaw. She also worked on release and awards campaigns for Blonde, Don’t Look Up, The Two Popes and The Ballad of Buster Scruggs.
Before Netflix, she was on the national film publicity team at Sony Pictures. During her time there, she worked on campaigns...
- 4/13/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
For the first time this awards season, Jason Segel (“Shrinking”) has cracked into the Top 6 of Gold Derby’s Emmy odds for Best Comedy Actor. That means our Experts, Editors and Users collectively think he’ll receive a nomination alongside reigning two-time Emmy defender Jason Sudeikis (“Ted Lasso”), winter awards season champ Jeremy Allen White (“The Bear”), former two-time Emmy winner Bill Hader (“Barry”), plus both Steve Martin and Martin Short from “Only Murders in the Building.”
Segel plays Jimmy Laird on the Apple TV Plus hit, a recently widowed therapist who tries to connect with his patients through slightly controversial means. He lives at home with his estranged teenage daughter Alice (Lukita Maxwell), who is often looked after by their friendly neighbor Liz (Christa Miller). At work, Jimmy’s boss is Paul Rhoades (Harrison Ford), an aging man who struggles with Parkinson’s disease.
See‘Shrinking’ breakout Luke Tennie: ‘I’m always listening,...
Segel plays Jimmy Laird on the Apple TV Plus hit, a recently widowed therapist who tries to connect with his patients through slightly controversial means. He lives at home with his estranged teenage daughter Alice (Lukita Maxwell), who is often looked after by their friendly neighbor Liz (Christa Miller). At work, Jimmy’s boss is Paul Rhoades (Harrison Ford), an aging man who struggles with Parkinson’s disease.
See‘Shrinking’ breakout Luke Tennie: ‘I’m always listening,...
- 4/12/2023
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Luke Tennie is a good-natured guy, someone who’s quick with a compliment and loves to cook elaborate dinners for his spouse. “I’m one of the happiest dudes I’ve ever met,” the actor tells Gold Derby in an exclusive video interview. So when it came time for Tennie to audition to play Sean on the Apple TV+ comedy “Shrinking” he had some decisions to make. The character is a combat veteran whose post-traumatic stress disorder and anger management issues have knocked him off course. But within that drama, Sean is also quite funny, particularly in his interactions with his new therapist, Jimmy (played by comic veteran Jason Segel).
“I was drawn to the dichotomy of what would it look like if I play a character with this much anger?” Tennie, who previously appeared on drama series like “Deadly Class” and “CSI: Vegas,” says. “I got obsessed and immediately called my homie,...
“I was drawn to the dichotomy of what would it look like if I play a character with this much anger?” Tennie, who previously appeared on drama series like “Deadly Class” and “CSI: Vegas,” says. “I got obsessed and immediately called my homie,...
- 4/11/2023
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Exclusive: Blumhouse-Sony horror film They Listen has added Isaac Bae to the growing cast which includes John Cho, Katherine Waterstone, Greg Hill, Riki Lindhome, Lukita Maxwell, Keith Carradine, Havana Rose Liu, Wyatt Lindner and Ben Youcef.
The movie from writer/director Christopher Weitz opens on Aug. 25. Blumhouse and Sony are producing with Depth of Field.
Los Angeles native Bae got his start in musical theater at his local youth academy for dramatic arts at the age of five. His past credits include the Apple TV+ series, Dear Edward, and he will next be seen in Jerry Seinfeld’s Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story for Netflix.
Bae is repped by The Osbrink Agency and McLain Entertainment.
Jason Blum, Andrew Miano and Chris Weitz are producers on the film. Bea Sequeira, Dan Balgoyen, Britta Rowings and Paul Davis are EPs.
The movie from writer/director Christopher Weitz opens on Aug. 25. Blumhouse and Sony are producing with Depth of Field.
Los Angeles native Bae got his start in musical theater at his local youth academy for dramatic arts at the age of five. His past credits include the Apple TV+ series, Dear Edward, and he will next be seen in Jerry Seinfeld’s Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story for Netflix.
Bae is repped by The Osbrink Agency and McLain Entertainment.
Jason Blum, Andrew Miano and Chris Weitz are producers on the film. Bea Sequeira, Dan Balgoyen, Britta Rowings and Paul Davis are EPs.
- 4/10/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
We’ve previously heard that Katherine Waterston (Alien: Covenant), John Cho (Searching), Havana Rose Liu (No Exit), Lukita Maxwell (Shrinking), and Riki Lindhome (Wednesday) will be starring in director Chris Weitz’s horror film They Listen, and now Deadline has revealed that Keith Carradine (Fear the Walking Dead), Ben Youcef (Seal Team), and Wyatt Linder (Little America) are also in the cast. As is to be expected when it comes to this project, details on the characters the new cast members will be playing are being kept under wraps.
In fact, all details about They Listen are being kept under wraps. We don’t even have any idea what the story is about. So we have to gauge our interest in this one based entirely on the names of the people involved with the making of it.
They Listen is coming to us from Sony, Blumhouse, and Depth of Field.
In fact, all details about They Listen are being kept under wraps. We don’t even have any idea what the story is about. So we have to gauge our interest in this one based entirely on the names of the people involved with the making of it.
They Listen is coming to us from Sony, Blumhouse, and Depth of Field.
- 4/7/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
From Sony, Blumhouse and Depth of Field, John Cho (Searching) and Katherine Waterston (Alien: Covenant) lead the cast of They Listen, and Deadline reports that young actor Wyatt Lindner (“Little America”) has joined the cast. It’ll be Lindner’s feature debut.
Plot details are under wraps at the moment. Stay tuned for more. Greg Hill, Riki Lindhome, Lukita Maxwell, Keith Carradine, Havana Rose Liu and Ben Youcef also star.
Chris Weitz (American Pie) directs the film, set for theatrical release on August 25, 2023.
Jason Blum, Chris Weitz and Andrew Miano are Producers on the upcoming film. Bea Sequeira, Dan Balgoyen, Britta Rowings and Paul Davis are listed as Executive Producers.
An Oscar nominee for writing 2002’s About a Boy, Chris Weitz’s directorial credits include Down to Earth, About a Boy, The Golden Compass, and Twilight: New Moon.
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Plot details are under wraps at the moment. Stay tuned for more. Greg Hill, Riki Lindhome, Lukita Maxwell, Keith Carradine, Havana Rose Liu and Ben Youcef also star.
Chris Weitz (American Pie) directs the film, set for theatrical release on August 25, 2023.
Jason Blum, Chris Weitz and Andrew Miano are Producers on the upcoming film. Bea Sequeira, Dan Balgoyen, Britta Rowings and Paul Davis are listed as Executive Producers.
An Oscar nominee for writing 2002’s About a Boy, Chris Weitz’s directorial credits include Down to Earth, About a Boy, The Golden Compass, and Twilight: New Moon.
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- 4/5/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: We hear that Wyatt Lindner has been cast in Chris Weitz’s horror title They Listen.
He joins previously announced John Cho, Katherine Waterstone, Greg Hill, Riki Lindhome, Lukita Maxwell, Keith Carradine, Havana Rose Liu and Ben Youcef in the Depth of Field production.
Lindner grew up in Austin, where he booked his first commercial at age 4. He made the transition to theatrical projects at 10 when he began auditioning for television and feature films and booked several projects within a year. He landed his first role on the Apple TV+ anthology series Little America, produced by Kumail Nanjiani and inspired by true stories of immigrants in America. Shortly after, he booked the series Titans, where he can be seen playing the role of Young Gar (Ryan Potter) in an episode airing this month. They Listen reps his feature debut.
Lindner is currently filming the feature Dad’s Party, directed by...
He joins previously announced John Cho, Katherine Waterstone, Greg Hill, Riki Lindhome, Lukita Maxwell, Keith Carradine, Havana Rose Liu and Ben Youcef in the Depth of Field production.
Lindner grew up in Austin, where he booked his first commercial at age 4. He made the transition to theatrical projects at 10 when he began auditioning for television and feature films and booked several projects within a year. He landed his first role on the Apple TV+ anthology series Little America, produced by Kumail Nanjiani and inspired by true stories of immigrants in America. Shortly after, he booked the series Titans, where he can be seen playing the role of Young Gar (Ryan Potter) in an episode airing this month. They Listen reps his feature debut.
Lindner is currently filming the feature Dad’s Party, directed by...
- 4/5/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
This article contains spoilers for the Shrinking season 1 finale.
Though an honest and unflinching story about grief, season 1 of Apple TV+ comedy Shrinking was also cheerful ray of sunshine.
That’s in keeping with the M.O. of its creators Jason Segel, Bill Lawrence, and Brett Goldstein. Segel is a beloved Muppet-enchanted movie star while Lawrence and Goldstein are fresh off of producing Ted Lasso, another Apple TV+ comedy so relentlessly optimistic that it makes Mr. Rogers look like Mr. Squidward. Shrinking is an important entrant into the increasingly packed space of “Good Vibes” television.
That’s why it’s particularly surprising that the very last scene of the Shrinking season 1 finale features a moment that could darken the tone considerably of the already-announced season 2. Allow us to explain.
Despite its groovy hang out comedy execution, Shrinking season 1 was not without conflict. The series opens with lead character Jimmy Laird...
Though an honest and unflinching story about grief, season 1 of Apple TV+ comedy Shrinking was also cheerful ray of sunshine.
That’s in keeping with the M.O. of its creators Jason Segel, Bill Lawrence, and Brett Goldstein. Segel is a beloved Muppet-enchanted movie star while Lawrence and Goldstein are fresh off of producing Ted Lasso, another Apple TV+ comedy so relentlessly optimistic that it makes Mr. Rogers look like Mr. Squidward. Shrinking is an important entrant into the increasingly packed space of “Good Vibes” television.
That’s why it’s particularly surprising that the very last scene of the Shrinking season 1 finale features a moment that could darken the tone considerably of the already-announced season 2. Allow us to explain.
Despite its groovy hang out comedy execution, Shrinking season 1 was not without conflict. The series opens with lead character Jimmy Laird...
- 3/27/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers for Season 1 of “Shrinking.”
You’ve heard this before, but Bill Lawrence already knows when his show is going to close. “We pitched three seasons — the beginning, middle and end,” he says.
No, not “Ted Lasso,” which is widely known to have been planned as a three-season arc, even if the team involved won’t confirm that the current season is the last one.
It’s different with “Shrinking.” “It does not have a sports season component to it the same way that that’s a function of the story. Like, ‘I wonder if they win or lose!'” Lawrence says. “Part of the fun for me in doing shows with, like, Jason Segel and Harrison Ford, is that you can tell actors that you’ve always wanted to work with, ‘If you give me three seasons, that’s fine if you want to split.
You’ve heard this before, but Bill Lawrence already knows when his show is going to close. “We pitched three seasons — the beginning, middle and end,” he says.
No, not “Ted Lasso,” which is widely known to have been planned as a three-season arc, even if the team involved won’t confirm that the current season is the last one.
It’s different with “Shrinking.” “It does not have a sports season component to it the same way that that’s a function of the story. Like, ‘I wonder if they win or lose!'” Lawrence says. “Part of the fun for me in doing shows with, like, Jason Segel and Harrison Ford, is that you can tell actors that you’ve always wanted to work with, ‘If you give me three seasons, that’s fine if you want to split.
- 3/24/2023
- by Selome Hailu and Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
A slow-motion panic attack in movie form, “The Young Wife” swirls around the hopes and doubts of a young woman (a radiant Kiersey Clemons) on the day of her “non-wedding.” It’s not a moment of matrimony, nor is it quite a commitment ceremony, but instead a day-long party, a celebration of the love between Celestina and her wishy-washy boyfriend River (Leon Bridges), who’s hours late. Set 10 years in the future and imbued with an ineffably otherworldly glow that almost makes you feel like you’ve been planted on another planet, “The Young Wife” is , and one with plenty of spiky characters and admirable visuals to pluck from.
The director is Tayarisha Poe, who made waves at Sundance in 2019 for her confidently directed feature debut “Selah and the Spades,” a deftly choreographed ensemble piece about the underground factions of a fictional boarding school. Here, with “The Young Wife,” Poe...
The director is Tayarisha Poe, who made waves at Sundance in 2019 for her confidently directed feature debut “Selah and the Spades,” a deftly choreographed ensemble piece about the underground factions of a fictional boarding school. Here, with “The Young Wife,” Poe...
- 3/18/2023
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
Apple’s latest collaboration with “Ted Lasso” co-creator Bill Lawrence and the show’s co-writer and co-star Brett Goldstein has proven to be another winner. The comedy “Shrinking,” which wraps up its 10-episode first season on March 24 with a surprising finale, has already been renewed for a second season. Apple announced the news earlier in March.
“We have loved the engaging, touching, and hilarious world of ‘Shrinking’ since the beginning, and it has been wonderful to watch as audiences around the world continue to connect with these big-hearted characters,” said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+. “We can’t wait for viewers to experience what the cast and creative team have for Season 2.”
Wrote Lawrence on Twitter, “Thanks to all the well-wishers about the official Season 2 pick up of ‘Shrinking.’ Grateful/excited, even though we’ve already been in the writers’ room working on it for months (takes...
“We have loved the engaging, touching, and hilarious world of ‘Shrinking’ since the beginning, and it has been wonderful to watch as audiences around the world continue to connect with these big-hearted characters,” said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+. “We can’t wait for viewers to experience what the cast and creative team have for Season 2.”
Wrote Lawrence on Twitter, “Thanks to all the well-wishers about the official Season 2 pick up of ‘Shrinking.’ Grateful/excited, even though we’ve already been in the writers’ room working on it for months (takes...
- 3/15/2023
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
“Only Murders in the Building,” the hit madcap Manhattan comedy-mystery series, will return for a third season on Hulu later this year. No debut date has been announced, but the trailer for the new season highlights guest star Meryl Streep. The series stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez as co-op tenants with a knack for finding bodies in their luxury building. They created a podcast to chart the progress of their unofficial investigations. This round, the murder takes place at an unusual venue: a Broadway stage.
Check out the “Only Murders in the Building” Season 3 Trailer: 30-Day Free Trial $7.99+ / month hulu.com
High-stakes thriller “Citadel” kicks off on Prime Video on April 28 and the streamer released a trailer this week. Produced by the Russo Bros., the new series features Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas as top spies who had their memories erased by Manticore, a powerful crime syndicate.
Check out the “Only Murders in the Building” Season 3 Trailer: 30-Day Free Trial $7.99+ / month hulu.com
High-stakes thriller “Citadel” kicks off on Prime Video on April 28 and the streamer released a trailer this week. Produced by the Russo Bros., the new series features Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas as top spies who had their memories erased by Manticore, a powerful crime syndicate.
- 3/15/2023
- by Fern Siegel
- The Streamable
Jason Segel and Harrison Ford in “Shrinking,” now streaming on Apple TV+. Apple TV+ has announced that “Shrinking,” its critically acclaimed and global hit comedy series co-created by Jason Segel, Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein, has been renewed for a second season following the breakout success of season one, which airs the eighth episode of the ten-episode freshman season this Friday. Since its premiere on Apple TV+ earlier this year, “Shrinking” has been hailed as “one of 2023’s funniest shows,” as well as the “most charming and life-affirming show about grieving ever made.” Audiences and critics alike have praised the series for its “top notch writing”; “memorable performances” from stars Segel and Harrison Ford in one of his first television roles; and, “first-rate and thoroughly charming” cast which also includes Jessica Williams, Christa Miller, Lukita Maxwell, Michael Urie and Luke Tennie. “We have loved the engaging, touching and hilarious world of ‘Shrinking’ since the beginning,...
- 3/10/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Shrinking is not going anywhere. Apple TV+ has renewed the dark comedy-drama series for a second season. Starring Jason Segel, Harrison Ford, Christa Miller, Jessica Williams, Michael Urie, Luke Tennie, and Lukita Maxwell, the series follows a therapist (Segel) who, after a major personal loss, tells his patients precisely what he thinks. This results in big changes for all involved,
The series premiered in January, and the 10th and final episode of the season will be released on March 24th.
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The series premiered in January, and the 10th and final episode of the season will be released on March 24th.
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- 3/10/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
"Shrinking" will bring back its talented ensemble cast for a new series of adventures -- or should we call them misadventures? The acclaimed Apple TV+ comedy-drama series has officially received a second season order, according to Variety.
In a statement, Apple TV+ head of programming Matt Cherniss announced the second season and expressed the streamer's love for the show so far:
"We have loved the engaging, touching and hilarious world of 'Shrinking' since the beginning, and it has been wonderful to watch as audiences around the world continue to connect with these big-hearted characters ... We can't wait for viewers to experience what the cast and creative team have for Season 2."
In addition to proving Apple's admiration of the show, this second season renewal also indicates the streamer's confidence in it, since the first season is still being rolled out weekly. The eighth episode just hit the service today,...
In a statement, Apple TV+ head of programming Matt Cherniss announced the second season and expressed the streamer's love for the show so far:
"We have loved the engaging, touching and hilarious world of 'Shrinking' since the beginning, and it has been wonderful to watch as audiences around the world continue to connect with these big-hearted characters ... We can't wait for viewers to experience what the cast and creative team have for Season 2."
In addition to proving Apple's admiration of the show, this second season renewal also indicates the streamer's confidence in it, since the first season is still being rolled out weekly. The eighth episode just hit the service today,...
- 3/10/2023
- by Fatemeh Mirjalili
- Slash Film
Jason Segel’s Shrinking doesn’t star Jonah Hill, but the Apple TV+ series loosely connects to the actor. Shrinking stars Segel as Jimmy Laird and follows his grief journey. Along the way, we meet Jimmy’s friends, family, and colleagues, including Harrison Ford’s Phil. Ford’s role in the Apple TV+ series directly correlates to Hill’s real-life therapist Phil Stutz.
Harrison Ford as Paul in ‘Shrinking’ | Apple TV+ Harrison Ford worked with Jonah Hill’s therapist Phil Stutz to create Paul
Phil is Jimmy’s mentor and colleague in Shrinking. The character is based on real-life therapist Stutz, who happens to be Hill’s therapist and the subject of his 2022 Netflix documentary Stutz.
“Harrison Ford … met with Phil Stutz, the therapist who inspired his character,” Shrinking production designer Cabot McMullen told Showbiz Cheat Sheet via email. Like the fictional Paul, Stutz Is diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease,...
Harrison Ford as Paul in ‘Shrinking’ | Apple TV+ Harrison Ford worked with Jonah Hill’s therapist Phil Stutz to create Paul
Phil is Jimmy’s mentor and colleague in Shrinking. The character is based on real-life therapist Stutz, who happens to be Hill’s therapist and the subject of his 2022 Netflix documentary Stutz.
“Harrison Ford … met with Phil Stutz, the therapist who inspired his character,” Shrinking production designer Cabot McMullen told Showbiz Cheat Sheet via email. Like the fictional Paul, Stutz Is diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease,...
- 3/10/2023
- by Lauren Anderson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jason Segel and Harrison Ford star in ‘Shrinking’ (Photo Courtesy of Apple TV+)
Apple TV+ has given the popular comedy Shrinking a season two order before season one even wraps up. “We have loved the engaging, touching, and hilarious world of Shrinking since the beginning,” said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+. “It has been wonderful to watch as audiences around the world continue to connect with these big-hearted characters.”
Jason Segel co-created the critically acclaimed series and stars opposite Harrison Ford, in one of his first series regular roles. The season one cast also includes Jessica Williams, Christa Miller, Lukita Maxwell, Michael Urie, and Luke Tennie.
Season one premiered on January 27, 2023, and will wrap up with episode 10, debuting on March 24.
Emmy winner Bill Lawrence (Ted Lasso) and two-time Emmy winner Brett Goldstein, loved by millions as Roy Kent in Ted Lasso, co-created Shrinking with Segel and all...
Apple TV+ has given the popular comedy Shrinking a season two order before season one even wraps up. “We have loved the engaging, touching, and hilarious world of Shrinking since the beginning,” said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+. “It has been wonderful to watch as audiences around the world continue to connect with these big-hearted characters.”
Jason Segel co-created the critically acclaimed series and stars opposite Harrison Ford, in one of his first series regular roles. The season one cast also includes Jessica Williams, Christa Miller, Lukita Maxwell, Michael Urie, and Luke Tennie.
Season one premiered on January 27, 2023, and will wrap up with episode 10, debuting on March 24.
Emmy winner Bill Lawrence (Ted Lasso) and two-time Emmy winner Brett Goldstein, loved by millions as Roy Kent in Ted Lasso, co-created Shrinking with Segel and all...
- 3/10/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Jason Segel and Harrison Ford are back for another round of therapy as Apple TV+ has renewed Shrinking for a second season.
The comedy-drama has won raves throughout its first season, which is still in the midst of its ten-episode run. Co-created by Segel, Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein, Shrinking follows grieving therapist Jimmy (Segel), who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to people’s lives, including his own. Harrison Ford stars alongside Jason Segel as Dr. Paul Rhoades, one of Jimmy’s colleagues at the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Center, who has Parkinson’s disease. Christa Miller, Jessica Williams, Michael Urie, Luke Tennie, and Lukita Maxwell also star.
Related Interviews: Jason Segel, Brett Goldstein and more discuss their new AppleTV+ series Shrinking
“We have loved the engaging, touching and hilarious world of Shrinking since the beginning,...
The comedy-drama has won raves throughout its first season, which is still in the midst of its ten-episode run. Co-created by Segel, Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein, Shrinking follows grieving therapist Jimmy (Segel), who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to people’s lives, including his own. Harrison Ford stars alongside Jason Segel as Dr. Paul Rhoades, one of Jimmy’s colleagues at the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Center, who has Parkinson’s disease. Christa Miller, Jessica Williams, Michael Urie, Luke Tennie, and Lukita Maxwell also star.
Related Interviews: Jason Segel, Brett Goldstein and more discuss their new AppleTV+ series Shrinking
“We have loved the engaging, touching and hilarious world of Shrinking since the beginning,...
- 3/9/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Apple TV+ is staying in business with Harrison Ford and Jason Segel.
The streaming service on Thursday handed out a renewal for the acclaimed and global hit comedy series co-created by Segel, Bill Lawrence, and Brett Goldstein.
Shrinking Season 1 has been well-received by critics.
“We have loved the engaging, touching and hilarious world of ‘Shrinking’ since the beginning, and it has been wonderful to watch as audiences around the world continue to connect with these big-hearted characters,” said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+.
“We can’t wait for viewers to experience what the cast and creative team have for season two.”
Starring Segel and Ford in one of his first television roles, Shrinking follows grieving therapist Jimmy (played by Segel), who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks.
Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to...
The streaming service on Thursday handed out a renewal for the acclaimed and global hit comedy series co-created by Segel, Bill Lawrence, and Brett Goldstein.
Shrinking Season 1 has been well-received by critics.
“We have loved the engaging, touching and hilarious world of ‘Shrinking’ since the beginning, and it has been wonderful to watch as audiences around the world continue to connect with these big-hearted characters,” said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+.
“We can’t wait for viewers to experience what the cast and creative team have for season two.”
Starring Segel and Ford in one of his first television roles, Shrinking follows grieving therapist Jimmy (played by Segel), who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks.
Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to...
- 3/9/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Apple TV+ today announced that “Shrinking,” its critically acclaimed and global hit comedy series co-created by Jason Segel, Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein, has been renewed for a second season following the breakout success of season one, which airs the eighth episode of the 10-episode freshman season this Friday. Since its premiere on Apple TV+ earlier this year, “Shrinking” has been hailed as “one of 2023’s funniest shows,” as well as the “most charming and life-affirming show about grieving ever made.” Audiences and critics alike have praised the series for its “top notch writing”; “memorable performances” from stars Segel and Harrison Ford in one of his first television roles; and, “first-rate and thoroughly charming” cast which also includes Jessica Williams, Christa Miller, Lukita Maxwell, Michael Urie and Luke Tennie. “We have loved the engaging, touching and hilarious world of ‘Shrinking’ since the beginning, and it has been wonderful to watch...
- 3/9/2023
- by Thomas Miller
- Seat42F
Doctor’s orders: more Shrinking! Apple TV+ has renewed Shrinking for Season 2. The announcement comes with just three episodes left to release in its 10-episode freshman season. While no official casting announcements have been made, it’s safe to assume stars Jason Segel, Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams, and Christa Miller will return for the new season. Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein of Ted Lasso created Shrinking. The series follows grieving therapist Jimmy (Segel), who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to people’s lives… including his own. In addition to Segel and Ford (as Paul), the series stars Williams as Gaby, Miller as Liz, Lukita Maxwell as Alice, Michael Urie as Brian, and Luke Tennie as Sean. In Shrinking Episode 8, titled “Boop,” Paul and Brian come to Jimmy’s aid when...
- 3/9/2023
- TV Insider
We’ll soon be seeing even more of Jimmy’s unorthodox ways of Shrinking: Apple TV+ has renewed the Jason Segel/Harrison Ford dramedy for Season 2, the streamer announced Thursday.
“We have loved the engaging, touching and hilarious world of Shrinking since the beginning,” said Head of Programming for Apple TV+ Matt Cherniss, “and it has been wonderful to watch as audiences around the world continue to connect with these big-hearted characters. We can’t wait for viewers to experience what the cast and creative team have for Season 2.”
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“We have loved the engaging, touching and hilarious world of Shrinking since the beginning,” said Head of Programming for Apple TV+ Matt Cherniss, “and it has been wonderful to watch as audiences around the world continue to connect with these big-hearted characters. We can’t wait for viewers to experience what the cast and creative team have for Season 2.”
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- 3/9/2023
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Apple TV+ is returning to the couch.
The iPhone maker and streamer has handed out a second-season renewal for comedy Shrinking. The series, which hails from Ted Lasso producers Warner Bros. TV, drops its eighth of its 10 episodes Friday.
“We have loved the engaging, touching and hilarious world of Shrinking since the beginning, and it has been wonderful to watch as audiences around the world continue to connect with these big-hearted characters,” said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+. “We can’t wait for viewers to experience what the cast and creative team have for season two.”
Jason Segel stars in the comedy as a down on his luck therapist who goes against the grain and his mentor, Harrison Ford. Segel, Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein co-created the series, which counts Jessica Williams, Christa Miller, Lukita Maxwell, Michael Urie and Luke Tennie among its cast. The role marks...
The iPhone maker and streamer has handed out a second-season renewal for comedy Shrinking. The series, which hails from Ted Lasso producers Warner Bros. TV, drops its eighth of its 10 episodes Friday.
“We have loved the engaging, touching and hilarious world of Shrinking since the beginning, and it has been wonderful to watch as audiences around the world continue to connect with these big-hearted characters,” said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+. “We can’t wait for viewers to experience what the cast and creative team have for season two.”
Jason Segel stars in the comedy as a down on his luck therapist who goes against the grain and his mentor, Harrison Ford. Segel, Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein co-created the series, which counts Jessica Williams, Christa Miller, Lukita Maxwell, Michael Urie and Luke Tennie among its cast. The role marks...
- 3/9/2023
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Shrinking” has landed a Season 2 renewal at Apple TV+ well ahead of the first season’s finale, the streamer said Thursday.
The dark comedy series, which was co-created by Jason Segel, Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein, follows Jimmy (Segel), a recently widowed therapist who embraces a bold, somewhat unethical approach by practicing radical honestly with his patients. As he witnesses the breakthroughs he facilitates with his patients, including one who leaves her emotionally abusive husband upon his advice, Jimmy also breaks out of his own grief as he connects with his daughter after the death of her mother.
In addition to Segel, Harrison Ford stars as Paul alongside Jessica Williams, Christa Miller, Lukita Maxwell, Michael Urie and Luke Tennie.
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“We have loved the engaging, touching and hilarious world of ‘Shrinking’ since the beginning, and...
The dark comedy series, which was co-created by Jason Segel, Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein, follows Jimmy (Segel), a recently widowed therapist who embraces a bold, somewhat unethical approach by practicing radical honestly with his patients. As he witnesses the breakthroughs he facilitates with his patients, including one who leaves her emotionally abusive husband upon his advice, Jimmy also breaks out of his own grief as he connects with his daughter after the death of her mother.
In addition to Segel, Harrison Ford stars as Paul alongside Jessica Williams, Christa Miller, Lukita Maxwell, Michael Urie and Luke Tennie.
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“We have loved the engaging, touching and hilarious world of ‘Shrinking’ since the beginning, and...
- 3/9/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
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