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Netflix’s Better Than the Movies Expands Cast With Deacon Phillippe and Judy Greer
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Netflix’s Better Than the Movies Expands Cast With Deacon Phillippe and Judy Greer

Netflix’s film adaptation of Lynn Painter’s rom-com novel Better Than the Movies has added eight new cast members, including Deacon Phillippe and Judy Greer, joining previously announced leads Beatrice Kitsos and David Iacono. Production kicked off in Chicago with director Julia Hart; producers include Hart, Jordan Horowitz, Shauna Phelan and Melanie Krauss, and the script is by Heather Flanders alongside Hart and Horowitz. The ensemble also features Nicole Bruner, Luke Kirby, Claire Coffee, Ora Duplass, Veronica Garrubbo and Kynlee Heiman.

Greer Grounds the Madness in Tabloid-Style Chili Finger at SXSW
entertainment5 months ago

Greer Grounds the Madness in Tabloid-Style Chili Finger at SXSW

At SXSW, Chili Finger lands as a tabloid-inspired dark comedy anchored by Judy Greer, with Bryan Cranston and John Goodman turning up in heightened, offbeat roles; a severed finger in chili kicks off a spiraling, violent farce that tests the film’s tone. Greer provides the film’s human center amid the chaos, but the screenplay’s relentless quirkiness can feel overdone, leaving the movie uneven yet memorable.

Judy Greer Passed on 'Modern Family' Role to Avoid Being 'America's Mom'
entertainment1 year ago

Judy Greer Passed on 'Modern Family' Role to Avoid Being 'America's Mom'

Judy Greer revealed she turned down an audition for the role of Claire Dunphy on "Modern Family" because it felt limiting at the time, as she was unsure about playing a mom on a long-running TV show. The role eventually went to Julie Bowen, and "Modern Family" became a highly successful series, winning 22 Emmys. Greer explained her decision was influenced by her desire to travel and work on diverse projects. Meanwhile, Jesse Tyler Ferguson hinted at a potential "Modern Family" reunion, sparking fan excitement.

entertainment1 year ago

Judy Greer on Declining 'Modern Family' Role: Avoiding the 'America's Mom' Label

Judy Greer revealed she turned down an audition for the role of Claire Dunphy on 'Modern Family' because she wasn't interested in playing a mom at that point in her career. Greer explained that she didn't want to be "America's mom" and preferred the flexibility of film roles over the long-term commitment of a TV series. The role eventually went to Julie Bowen, who won two Emmy Awards for her performance.

Jennifer Garner and Judy Greer's Heartwarming 20-Year Friendship Journey
entertainment3 years ago

Jennifer Garner and Judy Greer's Heartwarming 20-Year Friendship Journey

Jennifer Garner celebrated her friend and 13 Going On 30 co-star Judy Greer's 48th birthday by posting a sweet throwback photo on social media. The two actresses have remained close since working together on the film in 2004. Garner expressed her pride in their 20-year friendship and received well wishes from other celebrities. Fans also expressed their desire for a sequel or another project featuring the duo. Greer is currently performing in a play in Chicago.