Whoopi Goldberg & Jasmine Guy Join New Comedy ‘Harlem’ In Recurring Roles
Whoopi Goldberg and Jasmine Guy are set for recurring roles in Amazon’s Harlem, the comedy series from Tracy Oliver (Girls Trip), Amy Poehler’s Paper Kite Productions and Universal TV.
Created, written and executive produced by Oliver, Harlem, formerly the Untitled Tracy Oliver Project, is a single-camera comedy following the lives of four black women, friends from their college days at NYU, as they navigate sex, relationships and chasing their dreams.
Goldberg plays Dr Elise Pruitt, the brilliant, intense new department head at Columbia University with a warmth that has a fragile on/off switch.
Guy portrays Patricia, Quinn’s wealthy mom who wants her daughter to give up her seemingly failing career as a designer and just settle down.
Oliver executive produces with Paper Kite’s Poehler and Kim Lessing and 3 Arts’ Dave Becky. Amazon Studios and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, produce in association with Paper Kite.
Goldberg currently moderates ABC’s The View, for which she has won a Daytime Emmy Award. She can also be seen in the adaptation of Stephen King’s bestselling novel The Stand on CBS All Access. She’ll soon lend her voice to the upcoming animated comedy Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk.
Known for her lead role as Whitley on all six seasons of A Different World, Guy recently starred as Elizabeth Wright in Kevin Wilson Jr.’s short film My Nephew Emmett. Her TV credits include The Quad and The Vampire Diaries, and she recently recurred on the long-running ABC drama Grey’s Anatomy and starred in the BET movie Open. Guy is represented by Kass Management.
Source: Deadline
‘Black Adam’ Casts ‘Old Guard’ Actor Marwan Kenzari Of ‘Alladdin’ Fame
New Line’s DC superhero movie is heading toward an April start in Atlanta with Noah Centineo, Aldis Hodge and Quintessa Swindell also on the roll call.
Marwan Kenzari, the Aladdin star who stole scenes in The Old Guard, is in final negotiations to join Dwayne Johnson in Black Adam, New Line’s action-adventure thriller featuring the DC Comics antihero.
The feature is heading toward an April start in Atlanta with Noah Centineo, Aldis Hodge and Quintessa Swindell on the roll call.
Black Adam is the second New Line/DC film following 2019’s critical and commercial hit Shazam! with the two characters, Shazam and Black Adam, being arch-rivals in the DC Universe.
Plot details for the project are being firmly held in the kingdom of Kahndaq but one thing superhero and film fans are excited about is the big-screen introduction of DC superteam, the Justice Society. Hodge is portraying Hawkman, Centineo is Atom Smasher, while Swindell is Cyclone.
Kenzari’s role is being kept secret.
Jaume Collet-Serra, who also directed Johnson opposite Emily Blunt in Disney’s upcoming Jungle Cruise, is directing Black Adam.
Johnson, Dany Garcia and Hiram Garcia of Seven Bucks Productions are producing with Beau Flynn of FlynnPictureCo. The project reunites the team behind Jungle Cruise, which is currently set to open July 30, 2021.
FlynnPictureCo’s Scott Sheldon is serving as executive producer. Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani wrote the latest draft with Adam Sztykiel writing the previous draft.
Kenzari, a Dutch actor of Tunisian heritage, played the villainous Jafar in Disney’s live-action remake of Aladdin, which grossed over $1 billion at the box office in 2019. He then co-starred as one-half of an immortal romantic duo in Netflix’s Old Guard, the Charlize Theron action thriller that was viewed over 78 million times in its initial four weeks, according to the streamer, making it one of the company’s most-watched movies.
Kenzari, who also starred in Instinct, a Dutch drama that premiered in 2019 at the Toronto International Film Festival and also served as the country’s entry into the foreign-language Oscar race, is repped by ICM Partners.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
‘Bob Hearts Abishola,’ And ‘The Neighborhood’ Renewed At CBS
CBS is beginning to put its 2021-22 slate together.
The broadcast network has handed out early renewals for its Monday comedies, handing out a third season for Chuck Lorre’s Bob Hearts Abishola and a fourth season to Cedric the Entertainer’s The Neighborhood.
Both multicamera comedies — which have been filmed during the pandemic without their traditional live studio audiences — have helped CBS break through on Monday nights. The Neighborhood, from Big Bang Theory grad Jim Reynolds, ranks as TV’s second most-watched comedy with a reach of more than 7 million viewers. Bob Hearts Abishola, which marks a reunion for Lorre with Mike & Molly alum Billy Gardell, has collected 6.7 million viewers after moving from its perch on Thursdays last season.
“We’re extremely proud of these two comedies, and delighted to bring them back next season,” said Thom Sherman, senior exec vp programming at CBS. “The Neighborhood and Bob Hearts Abishola masterfully blend humor with relatable and culturally relevant storylines, and are tremendous, successful Monday night anchors.”
The two comedies mark the first renewals for CBS this season. Bob Hearts Abishola, from Warner Bros. TV, is one of multiple Lorre-produced shows at CBS. Big Bang Theory prequel Young Sheldon is awaiting word on its fifth season; Mom — the network’s longest-running comedy — is currently in its eighth season, while rookie B Positive was picked up for a full season. Fellow freshman United States of Al will debut in April.
Bob Hearts Abishola, co-starring Folake Olowofoyeku, is exec produced by Lorre, Al Higgins and Beth McCarthy Miller. Gina Yashere is co-executive producer and writer. The Neighborhood, featuring Max Greenfield, Beth Behrs and Tichina Arnold, is from CBS Studios and is exec produced by Reynolds, Aaron Kaplan, Dana Honor, Wendi Trilling, Cedric the Entertainer and Eric Rhone.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
‘Shirley’ Regina King To Star As Shirley Chisholm In New Film Titled ‘Shirley’
Oscar winner Regina King will portray America’s first Black Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm in the John Ridley written and directed feature Shirley which Participant will produce.
King has expressed publicly for some time her desire to play Chisholm, and that opportunity is finally happening. Cameras will roll later this year.
King & Reina King of Royal Ties Productions will produce. Jeff Skoll and Anikah McLaren will Executive Produce.
Shirley follows the dynamic presidential campaign launched in 1972 by Shirley Chisholm. The feature is based on her life story rights through an exclusive agreement with the Chisholm Estate, and the movie will provide an intimate, behind-the-scenes portrait of the ground-breaking political leader during a seminal period in modern American history.
“Shirley Chisholm’s fearless determination has been an inspiration to so many of us, and with this film we hope to inspire many generations to come,” Regina King said. “To collaborate once again with my friend and mentor, John Ridley, and the team at Participant, makes this decade-long journey even sweeter.”
Ridley added: “Regina’s passion for bringing a complete and very human portrait of Shirley to life has been evident since literally the day we first met. I’m very thankful to both Regina and Reina trusting me to partner in telling the story of this truly remarkable individual.”
“Shirley Chisholm’s life as a politician and her groundbreaking career in Washington is a critical part of American history that is far too often overlooked,” said Participant CEO David Linde. “We are thrilled to partner with John, Regina, Reina and a tremendously talented creative team to share the story of this remarkable woman with audiences everywhere.”
King most recently directed and executive produced One Night in Miami and starred in HBO’s Watchmen, for which she won an Emmy . She is represented by ICM Partners, John Carrabino Management and Gang, Tyre, Ramer, Brown & Passman. One Night in Miami received three Golden Globe nominations including King for Best Director as well as two SAG noms including Best Ensemble.
Ridley currently is writing, producing and directing the new limited series Five Days At Memorial for Apple TV+ and was the creator and showrunner of the Emmy Award-winning television series American Crime. Ridley is the Oscar-winning screenwriter of 12 Years a Slave. He is represented by Brillstein Entertainment Partners and Rohner & Walerstein.
Source: Deadline
Netflix’s Kevin Hart-Wesley Snipes Drama Series ‘True Story’ Adds Lauren London, Will Catlett, And More
Sources have stated that Netflix is filling out its cast for True Story, the upcoming limited drama series starring Kevin Hart and Wesley Snipes.
The logline: A tour stop in Kid’s (Hart) hometown of Philadelphia becomes a matter of life and death for one of the world’s most famous comedians when the consequences of a lost evening with his wayward older brother (Snipes) threaten to destroy everything he’s built.
The series has added Tawny Newsome, Will Catlett, Paul Adelstein, Ash Santos, John Ales, Chris Diamantopoulos, Lauren London and Billy Zane.
For the lead characters, Hart (in his dramatic role debut) will play Kid. “After struggling for years to make his mark in the industry, uber-successful comedian and movie star Kid returns to his hometown of Philly to kick-off a huge stand-up tour. When a celebratory night takes an unexpected turn, Kid is forced to find out just how far he’ll go to protect his family and hard earned success.”
Snipes will play Carlton. “The ties of family are strong, but the brotherly relationship between Carlton and Kid is complicated and contentious. When Kid reunites with Carlton in Philly, they become embroiled in a problematic situation that puts their relationship to the test.”
Billie. As a talented comedy writer who works for Kid, Billie is constantly trying to earn respect and recognition for her work, leaving her stuck between loyalty to Kid or pursuing her long-term dreams through other outlets.
Catlett will be Herschel. A man of few words, this jack-of-all-trades bodyguard is a constant presence in Kid’s life. Herschel has a quiet sense of humor and takes the chaos surrounding Kid in stride, but struggles to keep Kid safe once he and his brother Carlton grow closer.
Adelstein is portraying Todd. Kid’s longtime manager, Todd’s years navigating the industry with Kid has made them close like brothers. Todd struggles to find the balance between friend and manager as Kid faces ongoing challenges with his brother, Carlton.
Santos will play Daphne, an outgoing young woman who joins Carlton and Kid at a VIP afterparty that continues to an eventful night.
Ales will be Niiko. Bringing a whole new definition to a close-knit family, Nikos will stop at nothing to make sure his brothers Savvas and Ari are safe.
Diamantopoulos will play Savvas. Part of the same close-knit family that knows no limit, Savvas values the safety and success of his brothers Nikos and Ari over anything.
London is Monyca: Faced with new challenges of co-parenting a child with Kid, Monyca still enjoys a close bond with her ex.
Zane will play Ari. Coldly unfazed by the nature of his job, Ari helps make problems go away.
The series is executive produced by Narcos and Narcos: Mexico showrunner Eric Newman, under his overall Television deal with Netflix. Charles Murray serves as executive producer and is the showrunner. Stephen Williams will direct and executive produce the first four episodes and Hanelle Culpepper will direct the final four episodes.
Craig Robinson, Chris Redd Comedies Join Andy Cohen Unscripted Series At New Peacock Streamer
Peacock is bulking up.
Ahead of its virtual time with press Wednesday at the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour, the NBCUniversal-backed streamer added a pair of scripted comedies, an Andy Cohen-produced unscripted series and a pair of totally different docuseries to its slate as the service continues to bolster its offerings. It’s the first slate for the streamer under Susan Rovner, who took over originals for Peacock following NBCUniversal’s massive executive restructuring last year.
Picked up to series are an untitled comedy starring Craig Robinson (formerly known as Killing It) that reunites the actor behind the Pontiac Bandit with Brooklyn Nine-Nine exec producers Dan Goor and Luke Del Tredici and Bust Down, an ensemble comedy from SNL mastermind Lorne Michaels featuring breakout cast member Chris Redd.
On the unscripted side, Watch What Happens Live‘s Cohen will host new series Ex Rated, a social experiment of sorts featuring singles who send exit surveys to find out why relationships went bust. On the docuseries side, Peacock has picked up true crime entry John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise from its NBC News Studios and set a March 25 drop for all six episodes. Joining that will be a three-part doc featuring Olympic swimming great Michael Phelps as Peacock begins its countdown to the Tokyo games.
Rounding out the slate is the announcement that Peacock is revisiting The Real Housewives of Miami, with Cohen and the team behind that hugely successful franchise. The project is currently in the development stage and would return to the location that previously ran for four season son Bravo from 2011-2013.
“Peacock is committed to expanding the breadth and depth of our content and pushing the boundaries of compelling storytelling across genres,” said Rovner, who serves of chairman of entertainment content for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “I am excited to unveil a dynamic slate of new programming that truly offers something for everyone, whether you’re a fan of comedy, reality, true crime or sports.”
Rovner oversees Peacock, NBC, USA Network, Syfy, Bravo, Oxygen and E!, among other NBCU linear networks. She and her team are responsible for all entertainment content across the portfolio. She installed heads of scripted, unscripted, reality and other divisions after joining NBCUniversal from Warner Bros. TV last year.
Peacock had a more subdued launch last year. The platform, which features ad-free and premium tiers, was originally poised to launch alongside the Tokyo Olympics. With the summer games postponed to last year, Peacock had a muted launch as NBCUniversal spent much of the past year focused on its executive restructuring and adding library content. A few scripted series, developed under former Peacock head of originals Bill McGoldrick, launched and were renewed including Saved by the Bell and NBC import A.P. Bio. Up next for Peacock is its Punky Brewster revival.
Here’s more on Peacock’s new additions:
Untitled Craig Robinson comedy: Peacock has ordered 10 episodes of the comedy about class, capitalism and one man’s quest to achieve the American Dream. Brooklyn Nine-Nine co-creator Goor and head writer Luke Del Tredici co-wrote the script and exec produce alongside Robinson. The comedy hails from Universal Television, where Goor is under an overall deal. The series, which was first developed by McGoldrick in July, arrives days after NBC announced that the upcoming eighth season of Brooklyn Nine-Nine would be its last and return for an abbreviated run next season. Goor also has new comedy Grand Crew awaiting a premiere date at NBC.
Bust Down comedy: The six-episode ensemble comedy follows four casino employees in a dead-end job in middle America as t hey attempt to find self-worth in their bad ideas. Redd, Sam Jay, Langston Kerman and Jak Knight star. A showrunner has not been named. Michaels exec produces via his Universal TV-based Broadway Video banner alongside Andrew Singer and Hilary Marx. Richie Keen will direct.
Ex Rated reality series: Cohen will host the series that explores adult singles who send exit surveys to all of their previous romantic partners to learn why the relationships didn’t work. The series is based on a new format created and developed by BBC Studios’ L.A. production arm and the U.K.’s Mighty Productions. Eric Pankowski serves as showrunner, Cohen also exec produces.
John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise: The six-part true crime docuseries will launch March 25 and feature a multiple-hour interview with Gacy from prison. Rod Blackhurst, Alexa Danner, Elizabeth Fischer and Tracy Ullman serve as executive producers on the series. Alison True will serve as executive consultant.
Michael Phelps: Medals, Memories & More: The three-part doc, from NBC Sports, features the swimmer taking a look back at his Olympic career. It will launch before the Tokyo O lympics. Each episode will feature a different era in his career.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
ESSENCE March+April Triple Cover Features Star-Studded Cast Of ‘Coming 2 America’
Prepare the royal jet! Coming 2 America is finally arriving, with Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall and an all-star cast of returning and new faces—including Jermaine Fowler, KiKi Layne and Bella Murphy. It’s been more than three decades since the beloved original Coming to America hit theaters and became a true cult classic that has spanned multiple generations and demographics. Now, in the ESSENCE March/April issue triple cover article, The Fresh Princes of Zamunda, Regina R. Robertson talks to the cast about why this was the right time to do the sequel, their fave moments and what the film means to the culture:
EDDIE MURPHY ON WHAT THE FILM MEANS TO THE CULTURE: “Coming to America is one of my films that has really worked its way into the culture. People get dressed up as the characters for Halloween, and they still walk around saying catchphrases like ‘Sexual Chocolate.’ So many people grew up with Coming to America and have a lot invested in it, so I didn’t want to taint that…Once the ideas started coming together, it took about four or five years to get the script all the way right. Once we got it right, I knew it was time…”
ARSENIO HALL ON DOING THE SEQUEL: “A lot of people have posted about Coming to America and said things like, ‘Please don’t mess with my movie’ or ‘I don’t want no sequel!’ We’ve been pitched all kinds of ideas, but I remember reading the script in Eddie’s backyard and it was all making sense. That’s when I knew that this was going to be the sequel…”
KIKI LAYNE ON PLAYING MEEKA:“Meeka is loyal to her family. I’m interested in showcasing strong Black women— and being a part of this film was an opportunity to play in such a classic world and also to work with straight-up legends, all the way around…”
BELLA MURPHY ON PLAYING OMMA AND WORKING WITH HER DAD:“Omma is super-smart, a little bit of a badass, and she’s super-cool. Being able to do my first film with my dad is really special…I’m over the moon…”
JERMAINE ON PLAYING LAVELLE—AND WATCHING HIS DREAM COME TRUE: “In some ways, Lavelle reminds me a lot of myself when I was growing up and trying to figure out life. As a fan of the original film, I was honored to be a part of this whole world—but when they told me how Lavelle becomes part of the story, I just laughed my ass off and thought, All right, let’s do it…”
SHARI HEADLEY ON WHAT AUDIENCES WILL LOVE: “I’m as excited as the audience and have no doubt that this will be a film that people will love. I’ll venture to say they’ll love it even more than the first one…”
WESLEY SNIPES ON JOINING THE FILM: “I was like, ‘Whatever the role is, I want to be in it.’ Later, I was told that I was going to be a General—but really, I could have played a zebra and been just fine…”
WATCH: Disney Releases New Trailer For ‘Cruella’ Starring Emma Stone
Brilliant, bad, and a little bit mad, is Disney’s catchy description for that legendary wearer of fur Cruella de Vil in this new trailer for Cruella, the live-action backstory to the villainess first introduced in 1961’s One Hundred and One Dalmatians.
Starring Emma Stone in the title role, Disney’s Cruella, the studio says, is “about the rebellious early days of one of cinemas most notorious – and notoriously fashionable – villains, the legendary Cruella de Vil.” Set in 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, the film follows a young grifter named Estella, a clever and creative girl determined to make a name for herself with her designs. She befriends a pair of young thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief, and together they are able to build a life for themselves on the London streets.
One day, Estella’s flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness von Hellman (Emma Thompson), a fashion legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute. Their relationship sets in motion a course of events and revelations that will cause Estella to embrace her wicked side and become the raucous, fashionable and revenge-bent Cruella.
Disney’s Cruella is directed by Craig Gillespie (I Tonya) from a screenplay by Dana Fox and Tony McNamara, story by Aline Brosh McKenna and Kelly Marcel & Steve Zissis. It was produced by Andrew Gunn, Marc Platt and Kristin Burr, with Emma Stone, Michelle Wright, Jared LeBoff and Glenn Close serving as executive producers. Costume designer is Jenny Beavan.
The Walt Disney Company releases Cruella on May 28th.
Just For Laughs Comedy Festival Sets Dates For Upcoming Events
Just For Laughs Festival is thrilled to reveal that the 39th festival will be moving forward as scheduled, taking place on its annual dates from July 15-31, 2021. Knowing that now more than ever, comedy fans have an insatiable appetite for fresh content, the Just For Laughs producers are working tirelessly to curate an unrivaled hybrid experience featuring the most revered names in the comedy industry.
In the coming months, the festival will determine the scope and nature of the live and online performances; however, fans and industry can rest assured that their favourite stand-up performances, star-studded In Conversations, powerful and poignant keynote speeches will all be included in the mix.
COMEDYPRO IS 100% ONLINE!
ComedyPRO, the most elite comedy industry conference that unites the world’s biggest players will be 100% digital this summer, running from July 28-31. Providing access on a global scale to passholders, this year’s four-day event will feature some of its most popular events such as their pitch sessions, illustrious New Faces showcases, network meetings with powerbrokers, keynotes and in-depth conversations with the most influential and impactful voices in comedy as they tackle many prominent business topics; including assessing the current state of the industry, and discussing plans to move forward to invigorate the comedy industry.
Early bird ComedyPRO passes are now on-sale today at www.comedypro.hahaha.com for $99US. Pass prices will increase to $199US at a later date.
JUST FOR LAUGHS EAT MY SHORTS 2021
SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
Just For Laughs is searching for the funniest short films from around the world to showcase in Eat My Shorts, the festival’s staple short film competition. Submissions are now open for short films from any comedic genre until May 21, 2021. The top films selected this year will be screened digitally from July 26-31, 2021, and will be voted upon by a jury of programming experts selected by festival executives to be announced at the screening. Many great filmmakers have screened short films in Eat My Shorts over the last two decades including Jason Reitman (3 times), Trey Parker & Matt Stone, and Bill Lawrence. All submission guidelines, rules, regulations and winning-prize details can be found online atwww.comedypro.hahaha.com/submissions
“BATTER UP!” STAND UP & PITCH 2021
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BEYOND THE BOX: PLAYING IT SHORT
Just For Laughs, Project 10 Productions and Tubefilter are inviting all comics, writers, creators and producers on the cutting edge of comedy to present their series ideas to a panel of industry experts in a secure and virtual setting, accessible only to registered passholders as part of Just For Laughs ComedyPRO.
Presented by Project 10 Productions, FROM SET TO SCREEN: TV, OTT, SVOD AND MORE: Just For Laughs is elated to be working once again with award-winning production company Project 10 Productions, producers behind such massive hits CBC/POPTV’S SCHITT’S CREEK, and CTV/Hulu’s JANN, in their search for the funniest, new and innovative long-form episodic or serialized comedy content. Open to applicants worldwide, submissions are being accepted until May 14, 2021 for comedy creators to enter their English single or multi-camera scripted sitcoms, game shows, reality shows, variety, sketch or animation series intended for a half hour or longer running time per episode. Previous panelists have included executives from Amazon, Bell Media, CBS, Comedy Central, CBC Comedy, FOX, FX Networks, HBO, Hulu, IFC, NBC and ABC. All submission guidelines, rules, regulations and winning-prize details can be found online atwww.comedypro.hahaha.com/submissions
BEYOND THE BOX: PLAYING IT SHORT: Just For Laughs is excited to bring back the coveted comedy shorts competition, in search of the funniest new and innovative short-form comedy content. Open to applicants worldwide, submissions are now open until May 14, 2021 for creators to enter their English digital-first shows, with episode lengths no greater than 15 minutes. These series ideas lend themselves to bite-sized viewing, including scripted, animation, factual, variety and sketch, aimed at platforms such as Snap, Apple TV, Sundance TV, and YouTube. Past panelists have included executives from Above Average, Adult Swim, Bell Media, CBC Comedy, Funny or Die, New Form Digital, Revry, Snap and YouTube. All submission guidelines, rules, regulations and winning-prize details can be found online atwww.comedypro.hahaha.com/submissions
We’re just getting started! More programming and further details regarding the highly-anticipated 39th edition of the Just For Laughs Festival will be announced in the coming months.
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Quinta Brunson To Write And Star In ABC Comedy Pilot Titled ‘Harrity Elementary’
Quinta Brunson has set up a single-camera comedy pilot at ABC which she will star in in addition to writing and executive producing.
The project is titled “Harrity Elementary.” Per the official description, it is a workplace comedy about a group of teachers brought together in one of the worst public schools in the country, simply because they love teaching. The teachers will rely on each other to make it through the day, and find a way to counteract the school district’s bullsh-t attitude toward educating children.
Justin Halpen and Patrick Schumacker will also executive produce the pilot via Delicious Non-Sequitur Productions. 20th Television and Warner Bros. Television will co-produce. Halpern and Schumacker are currently under an overall deal at WBTV.
Brunson scored a pilot production commitment in 2018 alongside Jermaine Fowler and Larry Wilmore for a multi-cam comedy in which she and Fowler were to star. Her recent onscreen credits include “Big Mouth,” “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” “iZombie,” and “Lazor Wulf.” She got her start with the Instagram series “Girl Who Has Never Been on a Nice Date” before she went on to work with Buzzfeed. She also led her own Facebook Watch series, “Quinta vs. Everything.”
Brunson is repped by ICM, Authentic Talent & Literary Management, and Del Shaw Moonves.
Halpen and Schumacker also worked on “iZombie,” on which they were writers and consulting producers, though not at the same time as Brunson. They did work with her on the CW pilot “The End of the World as We Know It” in 2018. The pair currently have the critically-acclaimed adult animated series “Harley Quinn” at HBO Max. They previously co-created the show “$#*! My Dad Says” and worked together on others like “Cougar Town” and “Powerless.”
