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Ready for a cozy, romantic comedy series? “Nobody Wants This” may be the warm blanket you asked for.

The Netflix series created by Erin Foster follows the unlikely love story between an outspoken, sex podcaster (Kristen Bell) and an upstanding Rabbi (Adam Brody).

Bell and Brody’s tangible chemistry drives the 10-episode rom-com home, making you wish you had more to binge. Breakout sibling performances from Justine Lupe (“Succession”) and Timothy Simons (“Veep”) round out the cast of this lighthearted, will-they-won’t-they romance.

Keep reading for a complete guide to the “Nobody Wants This” cast.

Kristen Bell as Joanne in episode 101 of “Nobody Wants This.” (Credit: Hopper Stone/Netflix) Kristen Bell as Joanne

Joanne is an outspoken sex podcaster, who doesn’t believe in God. She gets taken by surprise when she’s seated next to a Rabbi (Brody) at a dinner party, who starts to change her mind. Their unlikely love story begins there.

Trying to figure out what the watch on Max and can’t seem to find something that catches your eye? Well, don’t worry, as Max will be adding over 100 new titles across the month of September including dozens of movies and new original programming to enjoy!

The biggest new original series coming in September on Max is without a doubt The Penguin, which will see Colin Farrell reprising his role as Oz Cobb aka The Penguin from Matt Reeves’ The Batman. The new 8-episode limited series kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 9/8c with the series premiere with new episodes then released weekly on Sunday nights beginning on Sept. 29 (a rerun of the season premiere will stream on Sept. 22).

The Penguin will pick up following the events of The Batman, as Oz makes a play to seize the reins of the crime world in Gotham which will be no...

Exclusive: Production studio Vanishing Angle has announced the production of the ensemble drama Under The Lights, directed by Miles Levin in his directorial debut. Based on an award-winning script by Levin, the film is produced by Vanishing Angle’s Natalie Metzger, and is executive produced by Levin, Matt Miller and Carlos Quesada. UTA is handling world sales.

The all-star cast includes Pearce Joza, Tanzyn Crawford, Lake Bell, Randall Park, Marin Hinkle, Mary Holland, and Kevin Carroll, with Nick Offerman in a supporting role.

In the film, Sam (Joza) is a boy with epilepsy, so desperate to feel like a “normal” kid,...

Actress Aubrey Plaza, who will appear in Marvel Studios upcoming live-action TV series "Agatha: Coven of Chaos", poses for "L’Officiel" magazine, photographed by Mike Ruiz:

Plaza starred as 'April Ludgate' on the NBC sitcom "Parks and Recreation" (2009–2015), and was featured in the FX drama series "Legion' (2017–2019).

She also appeared in the films "Mystery Team" (2009), "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" (2010), "Life After Beth" (2014), "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates" (2016), "The Little Hours" and "Ingrid Goes West" (2017), "An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn" (2018), "Child's Play" (2019), "Happiest Season" and "Black Bear| (2020).

Plaza also produced and starred in the film "Emily the Criminal", premiering at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. She also appeared in the feature "Spin Me Round" (2022).

Plaza also co-stars in Season Two of the HBO TV series "The White Lotus" and currently stars in the feature "Emily The Criminal"....

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Zac Efron has accomplished a feat that Disney stars historically struggle with: making a smooth transition from teen idol to adult actor. For a decade and counting, Efron's name has been nearly synonymous with the word "heartthrob." Ask someone who their celebrity crush is, and there's a good chance they'll name the "High School Musical" alum. But over the last 17 years, Efron has charted a steady and increasingly impressive path for himself in the film industry, proving he's here to stay.

Efron has carved out a niche that suits his talents, starring in primarily comedies and musicals, and while his catalog includes plenty of films that weren't critical or commercial hits, his talent shines through regardless. Further, with starring roles in dramas like "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile" and "The Iron Claw," Efron is currently making a major transition to serious, dramatic work. It's a challenge he's proven he can handle.

Exclusive: CAA has signed comedic multi-hyphenate Adam Devine for representation.

Devine is an actor, comedian, writer and producer perhaps best known as the co-creator and star of the hit Comedy Central series Workaholics, which ran for seven seasons between 2011 to 2017.

He’s also starred in features that have accrued nearly 2B globally, including such hits as the Pitch Perfect film series, Neighbors, The Intern and Why Him?, along with studio animated features like Ice Age: Collision Course.

Additional feature credits for Devine include Isn’t It Romantic, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, When We First Met and Game Over, Man!, which he produced with Workaholics co-creators Anders Holm, Blake Anderson and Kyle Newacheck, as well as Seth Rogen.

Devine unveiled his one-hour Netflix comedy special, Adam DeVine: Best Time of Our Lives, in 2019. He also has a deal at iHeartMedia for his popular podcast, This Is Important, which he hosts with Holm,...

Actress Aubrey Plaza, recently cast in Marvel Studios upcoming live-action TV series "Agatha: Coven of Chaos", poses for "L’Officiel" magazine, photographed by Mike Ruiz:

Plaza starred as 'April Ludgate' on the NBC sitcom "Parks and Recreation" (2009–2015), and was featured in the FX drama series "Legion' (2017–2019).

She also appeared in the films "Mystery Team" (2009), "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" (2010), "Life After Beth" (2014), "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates" (2016), "The Little Hours" and "Ingrid Goes West" (2017), "An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn" (2018), "Child's Play" (2019), "Happiest Season" and "Black Bear| (2020).

Plaza also produced and starred in the film "Emily the Criminal", premiering at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. She also appeared in the feature "Spin Me Round" (2022).

Plaza also co-stars in Season Two of the HBO TV series "The White Lotus" and currently stars in the feature "Emily The Criminal"....

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Exclusive: Eugene Cordero is being upped to series regular for Season 2 of the Disney+ series Loki, Deadline has learned.

Marvel declined to comment.

Cordero plays the Time Variance Authority employee “Casey” in Season 1 of the Tom Hiddleston-led series. His Tva character broke out because of his genuine confusion over what is a fish and how he uses infinity stones as paperweights. He’s in the Season 1 finale credits as “Hunter K-5E” instead of Casey.

The Filipino American actor, and comedian recently starred in Amblin Partners/Rideback’s comedy feature film Easter Sunday opposite Jo Koy. Additionally, he is a series regular on the Broken Lizard’s TruTV series Tacoma Fd.

Other notable recent spots include a role as villager “Stokez’ in the Disney+ series The Mandalorian, NBC’s The Good Place, the Focus Features’ dramedy The High Note, starring Dakota Johnson and directed by Nisha Ganatra, and the SXSW film Golden Arm,...

Actress Aubrey Plaza ("Emily the Criminal"), in consideration to play ‘Lara Croft’, poses for "L’Officiel" magazine, photographed by Mike Ruiz:

Plaza starred as 'April Ludgate' on the NBC sitcom "Parks and Recreation" (2009–2015), and was featured in the FX drama series "Legion' (2017–2019).

She also appeared in the films "Mystery Team" (2009), "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" (2010), "Life After Beth" (2014), "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates" (2016), "The Little Hours" and "Ingrid Goes West" (2017), "An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn" (2018), "Child's Play" (2019), "Happiest Season" and "Black Bear| (2020).

Plaza also produced and starred in the film "Emily the Criminal", premiering at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. She also appeared in the feature "Spin Me Round" (2022).

Plaza also co-stars in Season Two of the HBO TV series "The White Lotus" and currently stars in the feature "Emily The Criminal"....

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Actress Aubrey Plaza ("Emily the Criminal"), in consideration to play ‘Lara Croft’, poses for the August 2022 issue of "L’Officiel" magazine, photographed by Mike Ruiz:

Plaza starred as 'April Ludgate' on the NBC sitcom "Parks and Recreation" (2009–2015), and was featured in the FX drama series "Legion' (2017–2019).

She also appeared in the films "Mystery Team" (2009), "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" (2010), "Life After Beth" (2014), "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates" (2016), "The Little Hours" and "Ingrid Goes West" (2017), "An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn" (2018), "Child's Play" (2019), "Happiest Season" and "Black Bear| (2020).

Plaza also produced and starred in the film "Emily the Criminal", premiering at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. She also appeared in the feature "Spin Me Round" (2022).

Plaza also co-stars in Season Two of the HBO TV series "The White Lotus" and currently stars in the feature "Emily The Criminal"....

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Actress Aubrey Plaza ("The White Lotus"), poses for the latest issue of "Cosmopolitan" magazine, photographed by Ali Mitton:

Plaza starred as 'April Ludgate' on the NBC sitcom "Parks and Recreation" (2009–2015), and was featured in the FX drama series "Legion' (2017–2019).

She also appeared in the films "Mystery Team" (2009), "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" (2010), "Life After Beth" (2014), "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates" (2016), "The Little Hours" and "Ingrid Goes West" (2017), "An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn" (2018), "Child's Play" (2019), "Happiest Season" and "Black Bear| (2020).

Plaza also produced and starred in the film "Emily the Criminal", premiering at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. She also appeared in the feature "Spin Me Round" (2022).

Plaza will also co-star in Season Two of the HBO TV series "The White Lotus".

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Actress Aubrey Plaza ("The White Lotus"), poses for the April 2022 issue of "Cosmopolitan" magazine, photographed by Ali Mitton:

Plaza starred as 'April Ludgate' on the NBC sitcom "Parks and Recreation" (2009–2015), and was featured in the FX drama series "Legion' (2017–2019).

She also appeared in the films "Mystery Team" (2009), "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" (2010), "Life After Beth" (2014), "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates" (2016), "The Little Hours" and "Ingrid Goes West" (2017), "An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn" (2018), "Child's Play" (2019), "Happiest Season" and "Black Bear| (2020).

Plaza also produced and starred in the film "Emily the Criminal", premiering at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. She also appeared in the feature "Spin Me Round" (2022).

Plaza will also co-star in Season Two of the HBO TV series "The White Lotus".

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Exclusive: Days before the world premiere of Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne’s feature directorial debut Am I Ok? at Sundance, Deadline has learned about the duo’s next feature project is Time and Space, which Judd Apatow will produce through his Apatow Productions.

Allynne will direct off a screenplay she wrote based on a story she conceived with her spouse Notaro. Emmy nominee and stand-up comic Notaro also will star in the project, which follows the life of a lesbian couple who are thrown into turmoil when they ditch their Los Angeles city life for upstate New York. Notaro and Allynne will produce through their production company, Something Fierce.

Time and Space reflects Notaro and Allynne’s interest in sophisticated, entertaining storytelling with universal appeal where there just happens to be gay characters and themes.

The duo conceived Time and Space during the pandemic, though the movie is not set during one.

Adam Devine and Chloe Bridges got married this weekend, in an intimate ceremony in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, a rep for Devine confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.

Erik Griffin, who previously worked with Devine, 37, on the series Workaholics and the film Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, shared multiple photos from the celebration on his Instagram account. On Sunday, Griffin posted a photo with Devine and their fellow Workaholics cast members Blake Anderson and Anders Holm with the caption, “Dem Boyz! Devine is off the market! Such an awesome wedding!” In another post uploaded on Monday, Griffin wrote, “Did the damn thing! Adam and ...

Adam Devine and Chloe Bridges got married this weekend in an intimate ceremony in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, a rep for Devine confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.

Erik Griffin, who previously worked with Devine, 37, on the series Workaholics and the film Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, shared multiple photos from the celebration on his Instagram account. On Sunday, Griffin posted a photo with Devine and their fellow Workaholics cast members Blake Anderson and Anders Holm with the caption, “Dem Boyz! Devine is off the market! Such an awesome wedding!” In another post uploaded on Monday, Griffin wrote, “Did the damn thing! Adam and ...

A “Pitch Perfect” series has been ordered at Peacock with Adam Devine onboard to reprise his role from the film franchise, Variety has learned exclusively.

The series is set several years after the events of the films. Devine returns as Bumper Allen, who moves to Germany to revive his music career when one of his songs becomes big in Berlin.

Bumper was the main antagonist of the first film and the leader of the all-male a cappella group The Treblemakers. He returned in the second film as a supporting character and the love interest of Rebel Wilson’s character, Fat Amy. He worked as a backup singer for John Mayer before returning to his alma mater, Barden University, as a security guard.

“Pitch Perfect” will be written by Megan Amram, who will also serve as executive producer and showrunner. Elizabeth Banks and Max Handelman of Brownstone Productions will also executive...

Just as it’s easy to imagine “The Hangover” being transformed, with relatively minor script tinkering, into a deadly serious film noir, one can envision an early draft of “Vacation Friends” serving as the blueprint for a paranoid thriller about vacationers who discover much too late that their new acquaintances are aggressively chummy for all the wrong reasons.

Indeed, there is a teasing hint in an early scene of director Clay Tarver’s comedy that at least one of those acquaintances may have sinister ulterior motives. And that impression is shrewdly enhanced by the inspired casting of Jon Cena, a superstar WWE grappler who’s proven capable of suggesting dark undercurrents — or, in the case of the recent “F9,” raising those currents to flood level — even when he’s demonstrating his comic chops.

But no: There’s no tonal switcheroo comparable to Jonathan Demme’s “Something Wild” here. Truth to tell,...

Exclusive: Workaholics and I’m Dying Up Here alum Erik Griffin is set as a lead opposite Shannon Woodward, Jane Lynch and Nicole Richie in ABC comedy pilot Bucktown, from The Conners‘ Emily Wilson, Tom Werner and Sara Gilbert and ABC Signature.

Written by Wilson and directed by Betsy Thomas, Bucktown centers on Amy (Woodward), who, after being dumped by her boyfriend and kicked out of her apartment on the eve of a big promotion, finds refuge at her mom’s house in the blue-collar neighborhood where she grew up.

Griffin will play Finn, Amy’s boss. The sweetest, most open-hearted man who adores his wife and partner, Jan (Richie) but is not afraid to call her out.

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Wilson executive produces with Werner, Gilbert, Thomas, Marc Provissiero (Pen15) — principal at management firm Odenkirk Provissiero Entertainment — and Mandy Summers. ABC Signature is the studio.

Griffin is best...

Exclusive: The Katie Aselton directed romantic comedy Mack & Rita has rounded out the cast which has already set Diane Keaton, Taylour Paige and Elizabeth Lail.

As we already told you Keaton is playing Rita, Lail is playing Mack, and Paige is playing Rita’s best friend Carla from when the protagonist was young. The movie, scripted by Madeline Walter and Paul Welsh, is now shooting in Los Angeles. Endeavor and Fortitude are repping worldwide rights.

Mack and Rita follows Mackenzie Martin is tired of doing all the things she has to do to keep up and get ahead in her 30’s. Since she was a little girl, raised by her Grammie Martin, her deepest wish has been to be just like her Grammie, comfortable in her own skin, great at saying “no” and largely unburdened by what other people think of her. Not to mention Mack has always loved a...

When filmmaker Lawrence Michael Levine gave the script for “Black Bear” to Aubrey Plaza, it included one hell of a direction in its final act: the leading lady “breaks down and gives the best performance that anyone has ever seen ever.” No pressure.

“I had this moment before we started shooting, where I just felt like, ‘This is going to be really hard and fucked up,'” Plaza said during a recent interview with IndieWire. “But there was something in me that felt like I needed to dive off the deep end. If the movie had been about anything else, I don’t know if I would have been able to put myself through that. It was too much for me to pass up. I just had to do it.”

While she’s best known for charmingly sardonic roles like April Ludgate in NBC’s beloved series “Parks and Recreation...

“Black Bear” star Aubrey Plaza joins WrapWomen’s 2020 Power Women Summit, the largest annual gathering of women in media and entertainment. With the theme “Inclusion 360,” the event will take place virtually December 8-10.

Plaza is best known for playing April Ludgate on the Emmy-nominated series “Parks and Recreation.” Her comedic talents landed her starring roles in hit films like “Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates” opposite Anna Kendrick and Zac Efron and “Bad Grandpa” opposite Robert De Niro.

More recently, Plaza made the transition into drama with projects such as Noah Hawley’s FX series “Legion” and the film “Ingrid Goes West,” which she also produced. Plaza continues to shine on screen and behind the camera in her recent film “Black Bear,” which she both stars in and produced.

Plaza will be interviewed by TheWrap’s founder and editor-in-chief, Sharon Waxman.

The Power Women Summit, presented by the WrapWomen Foundation,...

Sony Pictures, Martin Lawrence, Unanimous Media’s Stephen Curry and Erick Peyton, and Brendan O’Brien are teaming on One and Done, a high concept comedy set in the world of women’s basketball. Sony is percolating the project as a star vehicle for Lawrence, who most recently starred for the studio in Bad Boys For Life.

Lauren Tyler is writing the script, based on an original idea by O’Brien, Kyle Pennekamp & Scott Turpel. Rae Proctor and Robert Lawrence are executive producing through Lawrence’s Runteldat Entertainment. Jiao Chen is overseeing the project for Sony Pictures.

“When the opportunity came about for me to be involved with this movie and the sport of women’s basketball, it was an honor. I have always been a fan of the NBA and WNBA and basketball is a game close to my heart. I am looking forward to being part of this project...

Gabourey Sidibe and Anna Kendrick were both first time Oscar nominees at the Academy Awards in 2010. Sidibe was in the running for Best Actress thanks to her acclaimed breakout role in Lee Daniels’ “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire,” while Kendrick was in contention for Best Supporting Actress along with co-star Vera Farmiga for Jason Reitman’s “Up in the Air.” Both of these movies were up for Best Picture and Best Director, losing to “The Hurt Locker” and Kathryn Bigelow. Neither Sidibe nor Kendrick won Oscars, but Sidibe says Hollywood embraced one of them more than the other.

In a new interview with Collider to mark the opening of her horror movie “Antebellum,” Sidibe opened up about her life and career in the 10 years following her Oscar nomination. While Sidibe is grateful to be a working actress a decade after “Precious,” she’s aware Hollywood didn’t...

Sneak Peek new images of actress Anna Kendrick ("Pitch Perfect") in the Summer 2020 issue of "Shape" magazine:

Kendrick's first starring role was in the 1998 Broadway musical "High Society", earning her a 'Tony' Award nomination for 'Best Featured Actress in a Musical'.

She made her film debut in the musical comedy "Camp" (2003), followed by "The Twilight Saga" (2008–2012).

She achieved further recognition for the comedy-drama film "Up in the Air" (2009), which earned her a nomination for the 'Academy Award' for 'Best Supporting Actress', followed by the "Pitch Perfect" film series (2012–17).

Kendrick also appeared in "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" (2010), "50/50" (2011), "End of Watch" (2012), "Into the Woods" (2014), "Cake" (2014), "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates" (2016), "Trolls" (2016), "A Simple Favor" (2018), "Noelle" (2019) and "Trolls World Tour" (2020).

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When I first saw that Zac Efron was the star of a new Netflix original series titled Down to Earth, I assumed it would be showcasing an almost gap year style adventure with Zac travelling around doing exciting things but I couldn’t have been more wrong! In this show, Zac uses his fame, status and even looks to help promote important issues to help combat global issues such as poverty, global warming and dealing with natural disasters.

Zac Efron has become famous in recent years for being a very attractive man, so to have him starring in this serious programme was an interesting choice. I was somewhat frustrated when I discovered a plethora of posts online talking about Zac’s looks in the show despite the focus being on environmental issues but I suppose if people tune into Down To Earth for the eye candy and end up staying for the environmental themes,...

Studio 8 has hired Jake Szymanski to direct an action comedy based on journalist Hudson Morgan’s misadventures in search of buried treasure in the Rocky Mountains.

In 2010, Forrest Fenn, an art dealer in New Mexico, announced he had buried a cache of gold and jewels in the Rocky Mountains — setting off a treasure hunt that attracted thousands. Last month, Fenn announced that a man who wished to remain anonymous had discovered the chest.

Morgan, a journalist turned comedy writer, will write the screenplay roughly based on his own experience in which a group of millennials set out after the treasure after their best friend disappears. That led to shouting matches, natural hazards, close calls with grizzlies, leaving the group with new appreciation for life, friendship and bear spray.

Studio 8’s Jeff Robinov, Guy Danella and John Graham will produce the film. The project is described as “The Goonies” meets “The Hangover.

With the “Parks and Rec” cast reuniting for a scripted special benefitting Feeding America, both original fans and those who binge-watched the show via streaming are surely in for a treat. Almost all cast members will be in character for the half-hour reunion, including Amy Poehler, Nick Offerman, Aubrey Plaza, Chris Pratt, Aziz Ansari, Rashida Jones, Adam Scott, Rob Lowe, Jim O’Heir and Retta, as well as a few of the series’ guest stars.

But, what have these actors been up to since the series finale in February 2015? From Poehler’s role as Susie in the revamped “Wet Hot American Summer” series to Pratt’s breakthrough in the world of Marvel, here’s an update on the talent behind your favorite Pawnee residents.

Amy Poehler (Leslie Knope)

Since her time as Leslie Knope, deputy director of the parks and recreation department turned deputy director of the department of interior, Poehler...

Adam Devine is heading to Quibi with a lot of Bad Ideas. The Righteous Gemstones star is set to headline Bad Ideas with Adam Devine, a wacky celebrity reality series for the short-form video platform, from Mak Pictures.

A few examples. Devine mending an underwater fence in piranha infested waters? Not a good idea. Devine acting as human chum to attract the piranhas while someone else mends the fence? Now that’s a Really Bad Idea.

Bad Ideas with Adam Devine (Wt) is Devine’s twisted take on an adventure series. In each episode, he and a famous actor or comedian will travel to a new location in search of adventures that are already inherently dangerous – only they’ll add their own extra special sauce to ensure they are truly terrible choices.

Entering a chili pepper eating contest with the most scorching peppers on earth… when you don’t like spicy food?...

Sugar Lyn Beard is joining the cast of HBO Max’s “UNpregnant” opposite Haley Lu Richardson and Barbie Ferreira, TheWrap has learned exclusively.

“UNpregnant” will be one of the first features made by WarnerMedia’s upcoming streaming service and will be a coming-of-age project under Greg Berlanti’s deal with the streamer. Beard is playing Kate, a woman in her 30s “with a very sweet, wholesome and earnest vibe,” according to the streamer.

Berlanti is producing alongside partner Sarah Schechter. Erik Feig, who just launched PictureStart, is also producing with Lucy Kitada and Jessica Switch.

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“UNpregnant” is based on a Ya novel of the same name and follows a Missouri teen who with her friend hits the road to obtain a legal abortion. Jenni Hendriks and Ted Caplan, who wrote the book, wrote the script.

“Jexi,” which IndieWire can now confirm is the title of a real movie that’s actually playing in theaters and everything, begins with a somewhat intriguing premise: What if Spike Jonze’s “her” had been made for the lowest common denominator? What if it hadn’t been a beloved softboy romance about digital era dislocation, but rather a slapdash comedy about incels (they’re having a moment!) that’s only funny scene featured Wanda Sykes unfavorably comparing smartphone users to crackheads? What if it hadn’t cast Scarlett Johansson as the voice of a sweet A.I. who struggled to balance fragile human emotions with the infinitude of cyberspace, but gone with Rose Byrne as the voice of a cruel, Siri-cold virtual assistant who constantly tormented her user about how ugly his dick looked? See, it’s somewhat intriguing!

Alas, Jon Lucas and Scott Moore’s “Jexi” is . The same...

Nicole Byer and Nat Faxon are the latest additions to the cast of “Delilah,” HBO Max’s half-hour comedy pilot.

They join the previously cast Jessica Rothe (“Happy Death Day”), who plays Delilah and Michael McKean (“Better Call Saul”), who features as Tom Childs, a man who might be her father.

Byer will play Cassie, described as the only person in town to welcome Delilah and treat her as a friend. Faxon will play Brian, described as Tom’s oldest and angriest child and the heir apparent to run the family business.

Also Read: Michael McKean Joins HBO Max Comedy Pilot 'Delilah'

Originally a U.K. project from Aisling Bea and Sharon Horgan, “Delilah” is being adapted for the U.S. by Kirker Butler. The comedy centers on Rothe’s Delilah, whose first step toward putting her life back together after a life-changing event is to introduce herself...

Select Management Group, one of the most illustrious talent management first in the digital space, has added to its roster with figures from the traditional entertainment and sports realm. At the same time, the firm has hired two new managers to round out its staff.

In terms of digital-native talent, Select has signed actress and producer Andrea Russett -- who headlines a flourishing YouTube channel with 3 million subscribers and has also appeared in the feature Mike And Dave Need Wedding Dates and the Snapchat horror flick Sickhouse. Russett also formerly hosted a talk show on Fullscreen’s now-shuttered Svod service titled Apologies In Advance. Additionally, military family vloggers Mel and Shane Datugan (523,000 subscribers) have also joined the Select portfolio, joining Gigi Gorgeous, Tyler Oakley, and LaurDIY.

In sports, Select has signed pro skateboarder and surfer Sky Brown -- who is in the qualifying process to compete for Great Britain in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Indie comedy Golden Arm has rounded out its cast with Dot-Marie Jones, Eugene Cordero, Ron Funches as well as Dawn Luebbe (HBO’s High Maintenance), Ahmed Bharoocha (Adult Swim’s Dream Corp LLC), and Olivia Rose Stambouliah. They join previously announced stars Mary Holland and Betsy Sodaro. Maureen Bharoocha is directing the film, which is currently before cameras in Oklahoma. The buddy comedy follows a tough lady trucker who trains her timid best friend to compete in the National Ladies Arm Wrestling Championship. Jones will play Big Sexy, the rough-and-tumble mentor who puts her trainees through a rigorous schooling in order to create a winner. Cordero is Greg, an Mlb ref who – in the off-season – refs the National Ladies Arm Wrestling Tournament. Funches will portray Carl, the crass Mc of...

Take a look at new images of "Legion" actress Aubrey Plaza, wearing Lisa Marie Fernandez swimwear in the July 2019 issue of "Cosmopolitan" magazine, photographed by Peggy Sirota:

Plaza is noted for her role as 'April Ludgate' on the NBC sitcom "Parks and Recreation". After appearing in supporting roles in several feature films, Plaza had her first leading role as 'Darius Britt' in the 2012 film "Safety Not Guaranteed". Since 2017, she has starred as 'Lenny Busker' in the 'FX' drama series "Legion".

Plaza began her career performing improv and sketch comedy. She later appeared in films including "Mystery Team" (2008), "Funny People" (2009), "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" (2010), "Monsters University" (2013), "Life After Beth" (2014)...

..."Dirty Grandpa" (2016), "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates" (2016), "The Little Hours" (2017), and Ingrid Goes West (2017), the latter two of which she also produced.

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“Nailed It!” is coming back for a third season at Netflix, with hosts Nicole Byer and pastry chef Jacques Torres once again at the helm of this hot mess of a baking competition. Six new episodes will launch on Netflix May 17.

The series follows contestants with questionable baking skills trying to recreate culinary masterpieces for the chance to win a $10,000 prize. The crazy challenges the bakers will be tasked with this season include a “Black Panther” cake, a cotton-candy flavored clown cake, a cake-replica of Michelangelo’s statue of David, a T. rex cake, a fondant-covered doll cake, and a layered bust of Napoleon Bonaparte.

In each episode, contestants compete in two challenges. In the first, called “Baker’s Choice,” they choose a cake to recreate. The winner of round one gets a special prize and a golden chef’s hat. In the second challenge, “Nail It or Fail It,...

IFC Midnight acquired the U.S. rights to “Greener Grass,” a dark comedy starring “The Good Place’s” D’Arcy Carden and “SNL” star Beck Bennett that made its premiere at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, the distributor announced Wednesday.

“Greener Grass” is based on a 2016 short film of the same name that won the Special Jury Recognition for Writing prize at SXSW. It stars, is written and directed by alumni of the Upright Citizens Brigade, Jocelyn DeBoer and Dawn Luebbe.

“Greener Grass” is a deliciously twisted comedy set in a demented, timeless suburbia where every adult wears braces on their straight teeth, couples coordinate meticulously pressed outfits, and coveted family members are swapped in more ways than one in this competition for acceptance. The film is a twist on everyday suburban life – both a love letter and an “Fu” – where the characters make life-altering decisions on a whim...

YouTube vet and actress Andrea Russett has signed to talent agency Abrams Artists, which reps a slew of digital creators within its alternative programming, digital media, licensing, and branding division.

Russett, who launched her channel more than a decade ago, has amassed 2.9 million subscribers in that time thanks to comedic vlogs like I Tried Cutting My Own Hair and Opening Stuff I Ordered While High. She has subsequently branched out into various acting and hosting projects. Russett appeared in the feature film Mike And Dave Need Wedding Dates, and also starred in and produced Sickhouse -- a horror film that aired on Snapchat. Russett also previously hosted and produced a talk show for Fullscreen dubbed Apologies In Advance.

Russett is managed by Lisa Filipelli and Alex Rocca at Select Management Group.

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“Workaholics” and “Pitch Perfect” actor Adam Devine is set to co-star in the CBS Films’ comedy “Lexi,” sources tell Variety.

Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, who wrote the original “The Hangover” and helmed “Bad Moms,” are on board to direct from a script they wrote. Suzanne Todd (“Bad Moms”) is producing.

The movie is described as what can happen when you love your phone more than anything else in your life. Sources say Devine’s character falls in love with an A.I. who appears throughout his smart devices.

Mark Ross and Alex Ginno are overseeing the project for CBS Films which is expected to begin production this January in California.

Devine co-created and starred in “Workaholics,” which ran for seven seasons on Comedy Central. He recently appeared in the Netflix comedies “Game Over, Man” and “Where We First Met” and can be seen next in New Line’s “Isn...

As the Walt Disney Company gears up for the 2019 celebration of Mickey Mouse’s birthday with “Mickey’s 90th Spectacular” Sunday on ABC, the company is also preparing to drop an original tune, “It’s a Good Time,” written and produced by New York’s Djdtp for use in Disney theme parks around the world.

Formed 18 months ago by music attorney Doug Davis and rap artist Ali Theodore, Djdtp is taking a slightly different approach to custom music with its focus on pop tunes. The start-up has already recorded about 600 original songs, including new music from Rachel Platten and a single for Nickelodeon rising star JoJo Siwa.

“We wanted to change the way people view custom music and show people what passionate artists who put their heart into every note can really do,” Theodore tells Variety from the set of a client’s video shoot.

When the company launched – bringing in a third partner,...

Fox Film production executive Daria Cercek will join New Line Cinema, the company said on Tuesday.

New Line president and chief creative officer Richard Brener announced that Cercek will work on the development and production of original scripts, literary adaptations, existing IP and franchises for the company.

Cercek will report directly to Brener beginning Oct. 29.

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“Daria has built a reputation as one of the most well-regarded executives in the industry. To this day, I’ve never heard so many people speak so highly of someone,” Brener said in a statement. “In addition to her quality relationships with the creative community, Daria brings a breadth of experience and an impressive track record. She will be a tremendous asset to New Line and we’re so excited to welcome her to the team.”

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Alan Tudyk has been cast in the lead role in the upcoming “Resident Alien” pilot at Syfy.

The pilot is based on the Dark Horse comics series of the same name. Tudyk will play an alien that crash landed in the little town of Patience, Colorado and takes over the body of Doctor Harry Vanderspeigle, one of the town’s most reclusive citizens. The alien is up to no good, but his mission is sidetracked when the doctor is murdered and the alien is forced to take his place.

Tudyk recently starred in the film “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” and was cast in the upcoming DC Universe TV series “Doom Patrol” in the role of Mr. Nobody. His other feature credits include “28 Days,” “Dodgeball,” “Frozen,” and “Moana.” He is also known for his role on the cult series “Firefly” and the film follow up “Serenity.” He is...

It was another crazy rich weekend for Warner Bros.'s Crazy Rich Asians, which dropped just 5.7% in its second weekend based on estimates, and if last weekend's performance is any indication, don't be surprised to see that weekend number climb once actuals are received on Monday afternoon. As for the weekend's new wide releases, both The Happytime Murders and A.X.L. struggled, though Sony's limited release of Searching delivered a chart-topping per theater average in limited release, in advance of going wide next weekend. With an impressive $25 million, WB's Crazy Rich Asians dropped just 5.7% compared to its opening weekend, easily remaining the #1 film at the weekend box office. The film's domestic gross now totals over $76 million after just 12 days in release, on its way to what looks like it could be a $150+ million domestic run. The film's second weekend drop is one of the smallest of all-time...

Update (4:15 p.m. Et): HBO has released the following statement in reaction to Wetterlund’s claims: “While this is the first time we have heard Alice Wetterlund comment on her experiences on “Silicon Valley,” we are disappointed to learn of her concerns. HBO and the producers have always taken very seriously our responsibility to create a welcoming and congenial environment for everyone who works on the show.”

Earlier: Alice Wetterlund appeared on HBO’s “Silicon Valley” during its second and third seasons as computer engineer and coder Carla Walton, which gave her the opportunity to share the screen with cast members Kumail Nanjiani, Thomas Middleditch, and T.J. Miller, among others. The actress revealed on Twitter her time on the “Silicon Valley” set wasn’t always enjoyable (via Vulture). Wetterlund said Miller acted like a bully and made the experience of working on “Silicon Valley” feel like a nightmare.

Adam Devine is about to get, well, divine.

The actor and comedian has signed on for a lead role in the recently-ordered HBO comedy pilot “The Righteous Gemstones.” He will star opposite previously announced cast members Danny McBride, John Goodman, and Edi Patterson. The series tells the story of a world famous televangelist family with a long tradition of deviance, greed, and charitable work, all in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Devine will play Kelvin Gemstone, the youngest son of Eli (Goodman) and Amy Leigh. Described as “the edgy one,” he’s caught in the middle of the giant personalities that are Jesse (McBride) and Judy Gemstone (Patterson) and has branded himself an outsider to the church, feeling his methods are too hardcore for mainstream religion. Kelvin doesn’t have bigger ambitions for the head seat at the table but focuses his efforts on the eradication of Satan...

After years of depending on her husband, Melissa McCarthy’s life takes a turn for the better after her divorce in the new trailer from Warner Bros, Life of the Party.

Directed by Ben Falcone from a script co-written by McCarthy and Falcone the film also stars, Gillian Jacobs, Maya Rudolph, Julie Bowen (“Modern Family”), Matt Walsh, Molly Gordon, with Stephen Root (“Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates”), and Oscar nominee Jacki Weaver, Jessie Ennis (“Better Call Saul”), Adria Arjona, Debby Ryan (“Jessie”) and Jimmy O. Yang (“Silicon Valley”).

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Life Of The Party will be released nationwide on May 11.

Life of the Party Official Synopsis

When her husband suddenly dumps her, longtime dedicated housewife Deanna (McCarthy) turns regret into re-set by going back to college…landing in the same class and school as her daughter, who’s not entirely sold on the idea.

Chicago – One of the surprise hits of 2017 was a film based on a true life courtship incident, that the now husband and wife – Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon – fashioned into a comedy. “The Big Sick” is nominated for Best Original Screenplay, and the duo behind it talked to HollywoodChicago.com last summer.

“The Big Sick” is about Chicago stand-up comedian Kumail (Nanjiani, portraying a version of himself) who encounters a heckler named Emily (Zoe Kazan). A relationship blossoms, even though it is against the traditions of his Americanized Pakistani family, who insist that Kumail must marry a Muslim woman… leading to Emily and Kumail breaking up. Against this background, Emily then gets seriously ill, falling into a coma. Kumail must re-connect with her while she is in this state, and deal with her parents Beth (Holly Hunter) and Terry (Ray Romano). The situation creates a more deeper understanding of relationship commitment and unity.

When Netflix announced that they were going to be releasing 80 (yes, eighty) original films in 2018, it was hard to imagine how they could possibly handle that kind of volume. At a time when more traditional outfits like Disney and Warner Bros. are distributing huge movies in small doses, it seemed unfathomable that a studio would be able to put out more than one new movie per week (even a studio that didn’t always have to deal with pesky industry headaches like shipping DCPs and informing customers that their movies exist). But here we are in early February, and Netflix’s agenda is already seeming all too fathomable.

The crux of their strategy — the streaming giant’s ace in the hole — couldn’t be clearer: They’re just going to release the movies that nobody else would.

That idea seems to be the one thing that all of the recent Netflix Originals have in common,...

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Warner Bros. has released a trailer for its Melissa McCarthy comedy vehicle, Life of the Party.

Directed by Ben Falcone from a script co-written by McCarthy and Falcone the film also stars, Gillian Jacobs (“Don’t Think Twice,” “Love,” “Community”), Maya Rudolph (“Bridesmaids,” “Sisters”), Julie Bowen (“Modern Family”), Matt Walsh (“Veep,” “Ghostbusters”), Molly Gordon (“Love the Coopers,” “Animal Kingdom”), with Stephen Root (“Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates”), and Oscar nominee Jacki Weaver (“Silver Linings Playbook,” “Animal Kingdom”), Jessie Ennis (“Better Call Saul”), Adria Arjona (“True Detective,” “Emerald City”), Debby Ryan (“Jessie”) and Jimmy O. Yang (“Silicon Valley”).

Life Of The Party will be released nationwide on May 11.

Life of the Party Official Synopsis

When her husband suddenly dumps her, longtime dedicated housewife Deanna (McCarthy) turns regret into re-set by going back to college…landing in the same class and school as her daughter, who’s not entirely sold on the idea.

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Melissa McCarthy goes back to school in upcoming comedy Life Of the Party. Here's the first trailer...

Melissa McCarthy is reuniting with director Ben Falcone on the big screen for the upcoming comedy Life Of The Party.

Taking overt influence from the Rodney Dangerfield-headlined Back To School, the movie co-stars Gillian Jacobs, Maya Rudolph, Molly Gordon and Jacki Weaver. McCarthy and Falcon penned the script.

Furthermore, we now have the first trailer for the film as well, and it looks like this…

Here’s the official synopsis…

New Line Cinema’s comedy “Life of the Party” stars Melissa McCarthy under the direction of Ben Falcone.

When her husband suddenly dumps her, longtime dedicated housewife Deanna (McCarthy) turns regret into re-set by going back to college…landing in the same class and school as her daughter, who’s not entirely sold on the idea. Plunging headlong into the campus experience,...

New Line Cinema’s comedy Life Of The Party stars Melissa McCarthy under the direction of Ben Falcone.

When her husband suddenly dumps her, longtime dedicated housewife Deanna (McCarthy) turns regret into re-set by going back to college…landing in the same class and school as her daughter, who’s not entirely sold on the idea. Plunging headlong into the campus experience, the increasingly outspoken Deanna—now Dee Rock—embraces freedom, fun and frat boys on her own terms, finding her true self in a senior year no one ever expected.

The film also stars Gillian Jacobs (“Don’t Think Twice,” “Love,” “Community”), Maya Rudolph (“Bridesmaids,” “Sisters”), Julie Bowen (“Modern Family”), Matt Walsh (“Veep,” “Ghostbusters”), Molly Gordon (“Love the Coopers,” “Animal Kingdom”), with Stephen Root (“Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates”), and Oscar nominee Jacki Weaver (“Silver Linings Playbook,” “Animal Kingdom”).

Life Of The Party will open in theaters on...