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Rooster Could Be Carell’s Long-Awaited Emmy Wake-Up Call
entertainment28 days ago

Rooster Could Be Carell’s Long-Awaited Emmy Wake-Up Call

Variety argues HBO Max’s Rooster is a stealth Emmy contender, anchored by Steve Carell’s acclaimed lead performance and a strong ensemble, with the Lawrence-Tarses writing approach helping it land in voters’ consideration. Despite Carell’s history of nominations without a win, the show’s slow-burn humor and solid viewership (2.4 million in three days) and renewal for a second season give it momentum, though visibility remains the main hurdle as ballots go out.

via Variety|
#awards-race#emmys#entertainment
HBO Bets on Rooster’s Return With Season 2
entertainment1 month ago

HBO Bets on Rooster’s Return With Season 2

HBO has renewed Rooster, the Steve Carell–led comedy from Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses, for Season 2. The college-set series has already drawn about 5.8 million U.S. viewers across its first four episodes, reportedly the most-watched HBO freshman comedy in more than a decade. The 10-episode Season 2 will premiere with new episodes Sundays at 10 p.m.; Season 1 wraps May 10 on HBO/HBO Max. Cast includes Danielle Deadwyler, Phil Dunster, John C. McGinley and Lauren Tsai.

via Variety|
#entertainment#hbo#renewal
Carell reveals Rudd’s blunt warning before his Office breakthrough
entertainment2 months ago

Carell reveals Rudd’s blunt warning before his Office breakthrough

Steve Carell shared on the Good Hang with Amy Poehler that Paul Rudd warned him not to audition for The Office, saying “Don’t do it, man” and there’s “no way.” Carell ignored the advice and went on to play Michael Scott from 2005–2011, noting the pilot’s poor initial reaction but the show’s enduring impact as a source of comfort for viewers.

via Page Six|
#amy-poehler#entertainment#good-hang-podcast
Stockton’s University of the Pacific doubles as the backdrop for HBO’s Rooster
entertainment2 months ago

Stockton’s University of the Pacific doubles as the backdrop for HBO’s Rooster

Stockton’s University of the Pacific serves as the backdrop for HBO’s Rooster, starring Steve Carell, with the campus’s Gothic architecture and a nearly 200-foot white tower featured as Ludlow College. The series follows an author who becomes writer-in-residence while his daughter, a professor, navigates personal upheaval; Carell and producers say the setting evokes a New England vibe and a strong ensemble energy. The article also notes Stockton’s crime statistics, but local officials say violent crime is at multi-year lows, and the campus has a long cinema history.

via New York Post|
#entertainment#hbo#rooster
Carell Sparks Warm Chaos in Rooster's Premiere
tv2 months ago

Carell Sparks Warm Chaos in Rooster's Premiere

In HBO's Rooster premiere, Steve Carell anchors a warm, chaotic opening as Greg Russo, a divorced dad and author who drops into his daughter Katie's life at Ludlow College. The episode pairs Carell with Danielle Deadwyler and a strong ensemble (Charly Clive, Phil Dunster) as Greg navigates a messy family crisis—Katie's breakup with Archie, Archie’s pregnancy news, and a dramatic showdown that ends with Katie burning Archie’s house. The premiere leans into Bill Lawrence's found-family energy, delivering sharp humor and heartfelt moments that set up a playful, chaotic series to come.

via Vulture|
#hbo#premiere#rooster
Rooster Struggles to Find Its Focus in HBO's Steve Carell Comedy
entertainment2 months ago

Rooster Struggles to Find Its Focus in HBO's Steve Carell Comedy

The Hollywood Reporter’s review of HBO’s Rooster finds the Steve Carell‑led college comedy star‑studded with strong performances but unfocused, juggling too many loglines and failing to commit to a single throughline; Carell is well‑cast and Deadwyler shines, but the series needs a clearer vision or leadership to harness its ensemble and realize its potential.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#danielle-deadwyler#entertainment#hbo
Carell Steers HBO’s Rooster Through Warm, Wry Comedy
television2 months ago

Carell Steers HBO’s Rooster Through Warm, Wry Comedy

HBO’s Rooster is a warm half-hour comedy led by Steve Carell as Greg Russo, a midlife reinvention story that sends him back to college to support his daughter; the ensemble is strong and the premise is inviting, but the first six episodes feel a bit overstuffed and too fixated on cancel-culture punchlines, though Carell’s performance and the show's heart make it easy to fall for—season 2 is hoped for.

via IndieWire|
#bill-lawrence#hbo#rooster
entertainment11 months ago

Rainn Wilson Reflects on 'The Office' Challenges Post-Carell Departure

Rainn Wilson revealed that filming 'The Office' was challenging after Steve Carell's departure in 2011, as the show struggled to find its tone and lead without him, though the cast anticipated his exit due to his rising film career. The series continued for two more seasons before ending in 2013, with a new mockumentary series, 'The Paper,' set to debut on Peacock.

via Variety|
#cast-departure#entertainment#rainn-wilson
entertainment1 year ago

Phil Dunster Joins Steve Carell in New HBO Comedy Series

Phil Dunster, known for his role in 'Ted Lasso,' will star alongside Steve Carell in an upcoming HBO comedy series. The show, created by Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses, is set on a college campus and explores the complex relationship between an author and his daughter. The series has received a 10-episode order from HBO and marks a reunion for Dunster and Lawrence, who previously collaborated on 'Ted Lasso.'

via Deadline|
#comedy-series#entertainment#hbo
Bob Odenkirk Explains Losing Michael Scott Role to Steve Carell
entertainment1 year ago

Bob Odenkirk Explains Losing Michael Scott Role to Steve Carell

Bob Odenkirk discussed losing the role of Michael Scott on "The Office" to Steve Carell on the "Office Ladies" podcast, acknowledging that Carell was a better fit for the comedic role. Odenkirk noted that his earnestness made it easier to transition to dramatic roles like in "Better Call Saul," while Carell's genuine comedic talent suited the character of Michael Scott.

via IndieWire|
#bob-odenkirk#casting#comedy