Ben McKenzie To Headline ABC Pilot ‘The Hurt Unit’

Riley Keough and her husband, Ben Smith-Petersen, are bringing their love to the big screen.The 33-year-old actress revealed Thursday's episode of  how her husband scored a cameo in Daisy Jones & The Six.“Well, the cameo came about because I have to have intercourse,” Riley said, adding, «With a random person on the show.»Riley said the producers thought “it would be so funny” if they cast her husband — and he agreed. When Meyers asked if it was easier to shoot the scene with her husband, Riley had a surprising answer. “It was more awkward,” she admitted. “I think that they were thinking it would be less awkward, then we got there and like this is really uncomfortable.

Riley Keough, who was promoting her upcoming series “Daisy Jones & the Six,” made an appearance on Wednesday’s episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” She discussed her ability to have what she called “premonitions” about her life and career, saying she “knew” she’d marry her husband, Ben Smith-Petersen, while they were on their second date.

premiere of Daisy Jones & the Six nears, fans are getting closer to finally being able to see the epic love triangle between Riley Keough's character, Daisy Jones, and that of Sam Claflin's, Billy Dunne, plus his wife on the show, Camila, played by Camila Morrone.On the show, Daisy may or may not have the most successful love life, but beyond the screen, Riley found love with Ben Smith-Petersen, who she married in 2015.The pair met while doing re-shoots in Australia – where Ben is originally from – for Mad Max: Fury Road. WATCH: Daisy Jones and The Six new trailerMORE: Riley Keough confesses to her emotional reaction to Austin Butler playing her grandfatherRiley recalled in 2016 to USA Today: "Two weeks into dating him, we were at a gas station and I was like, 'I could see myself having kids with this person.' It was kind of like I knew I was meeting my husband. It was very cool."They got engaged in 2014, tied the knot with a romantic ceremony in Napa, California in 2015, and in January 2023, during the celebration of life for the actress' late mother, Lisa Marie Presley, who passed away on January 12th, Ben confirmed the couple had welcomed a baby girl, their first child together.MORE: Riley Keough reveals her husband Ben Smith-Petersen makes an appearance on Daisy Jones & the SixReading a speech to Lisa Marie on behalf of her eldest daughter, the Australia native said: "Thank you for showing me that love is the only thing that matters in this life.

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Riley Keough – and her fans – are gearing up for the highly-anticipated arrival of Daisy Jones & the Six, and her husband, Ben Smith-Petersen, is supporting her in more ways than one.The two stepped out together for the premiere of the book-to-television adaptation of the Taylor Jenkins Reid novel, their first joint appearance since the sudden and tragic passing of the actress' mom, Lisa Marie Presley, on January 22.During the Los Angeles premiere – the Hello Sunshine produced series hits Prime Video on March 3 – the star revealed the surprising way her husband was by her side through the filming process.WATCH: New trailer for Daisy Jones & the SixMORE: Riley Keough makes brave outing following mother Lisa Marie Presley's deathSpeaking with Entertainment Tonight on the red carpet, Riley gave a sneak peek into what fans can expect from the new show, which includes a surprise cameo from her very own husband.She revealed that he makes a small appearance in the mini series' second episode, telling the outlet: "I don't want to like spoil it, but the producers thought it would be funny if he was in that scene."MORE: Riley Keough is a vision in slinky feathered cardigan and mini skirtShe said she was nothing but supportive of her husband joining her on the screen, explaining: "They were like, 'Do you want Ben to do this?' And I was like, 'Yeah, that's hilarious.'" Riley and her husband have been married since 2015In Daisy Jones & Six, both Riley – who plays lead star Daisy Jones – and the show aim to embody the once in a lifetime, whirlwind era and movement that was the 1970s, and the revelation of her husband's appearance isn't the only homage to those close to her heart.DISCOVER: Amy Robach and T.J.

EXCLUSIVE: Ashley Romans (Y: The Last Man) has been cast as a series regular opposite Ben McKenzie, Melissa George, Michelle Ortiz and Augustus Prew in ABC’s medical drama pilot The Hurt Unit. She replaces Bull alumna Jaime Lee Kirchner who had been originally cast in the pilot, written by Matt Lopez and John Glenn and to be directed by Marc Webb.

EXCLUSIVE: Melissa George has been tapped as the female lead opposite Ben McKenzie in ABC’s medical drama pilot The Hurt Unit, written by Matt Lopez and John Glenn and to be directed by Marc Webb.

A small but vocally aggressive group of antisemitic protestors outside the Broadway venue housing the first preview of the revival Parade shouted slurs and decades-old accusations against the musical’s main character, Leo Frank.

Ben Affleck and his son Samuel, who he shares with Jennifer Garner, are having an awesome time at the Ruffles 2023 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. They had the special honor of announcing the teams, and it was too cute.The special moment has fans ready to nominate Affleck for father of the year.

BreAnna Bell “Blood & Treasure” won’t be returning for a third season at CBS or Paramount+, Variety has confirmed. The action-adventure drama followed an antiquities expert Danny McNamara and a cunning art thief Lexi Vaziriwho teamed up to catch a cold-blooded terrorist who funds his attacks through stolen treasure. “When terrorist Karim Farouk absconds with a priceless artifact and kidnaps Danny’s mentor Dr. Anna Castillo, Danny recruits Lexi to help him bring Farouk to justice and rescue Anna. As they chase down Farouk, they encounter unscrupulous individuals who may either be useful allies or dangerous enemies, including Aiden Shaw, an arms dealer who acts solely in his self-interest, and Simon Hardwick, an expert at procuring pilfered artifacts,” reads the official series description.

It’s official. Action-adventure series Blood & Treasure will not return for a third season.

EXCLUSIVE: Bull alumna Jaime Lee Kirchner has been cast as a series regular opposite Ben McKenzie, Michelle Ortiz and Augustus Prew in ABC’s medical drama pilot The Hurt Unit, written by Matt Lopez and John Glenn and to be directed by Marc Webb.

announced to star in the pilot as as Danny, a surgeon whose heroic yet perilous risk-taking tendencies tend to come with some serious consequences.The official logline for the pilot is as follows: “‘The Hurt Unit’ is a cutting-edge medical drama about a highly skilled team of trauma surgeons and nurses who race into the field to treat the patients who won’t make it to the hospital in time.

EXCLUSIVE: Augustus Prew has been cast as a series regular opposite Ben McKenzie and Michelle Ortiz in ABC’s medical drama pilot The Hurt Unit, written by Matt Lopez and John Glenn and to be directed by Marc Webb.

EXCLUSIVE: Michelle Ortiz (This Fool) has been cast as a series regular opposite Ben McKenzie in ABC’s medical drama pilot The Hurt Unit, written by Matt Lopez and John Glenn and to be directed by Marc Webb.

It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia star and Hacks standout Kaitlin Olson has been tapped as the lead of ABC character-based procedural drama pilot based on TF1’s popular detective series HIP (High Intellectual Potential), from top TV and film writer Drew Goddard and ABC Signature, where Goddard and his Goddard Textiles are based.

Ben McKenzie is coming back to the small screen in a brand new ABC drama series.

Ben McKenzie will star in ABC’s “The Hurt Unit” pilot, ABC confirmed to TheWrap.The “Gotham” actor will star as Danny, a self-made surgeon whose heroic yet perilous risk-taking tendencies tend to come with some serious consequences, in the medical drama pilot that follows trauma surgeons and nurses who are determined to save lives in the most treacherous of conditions.Serving as head of the HURT Unit, Danny has adjusted to make split second decisions in the most extreme circumstances, valuing his mission even if it puts his own life at risk. Working alongside his teammates, he shares a deep bond and loyalty with those professionals who share the same passion for service.The official logline for the pilot is as follows: “‘The Hurt Unit’ is a cutting-edge medical drama about a highly skilled team of trauma surgeons and nurses who race into the field to treat the patients who won’t make it to the hospital in time.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Ben McKenzie has been cast in the lead role in the ABC drama pilot “The Hurt Unit,” Variety has learned. The project was first ordered to pilot at ABC back in December. Per the official logline, the show is “a cutting-edge medical drama about a highly skilled team of trauma surgeons and nurses who race into the field to treat the patients who won’t make it to the hospital in time. When the sick and the injured can’t get to the ER, the Hurt Unit (Hospital Urgent Response Team) brings the ER to them.” McKenzie will star as Danny, who is the head of the Hurt Unit. The character is further described as “a self-made surgeon who must make split second decisions in the most harrowing circumstances, often at risk to his own life. While unquestionably a hero, Danny is also a pathological risk-taker who seems headed for a serious comeuppance. His deepest bond is with his teammates — first-class professionals who share his passion, some would say obsession, for saving lives.”

Ben Affleck starred in Dunkin’s first Super Bowl commercial, and the coffee company has released outtakes showing the star’s hilarious behind-the-scenes moments.In the commercial, Affleck works a Dunkin’ drive-thru window in Medford, Mass., serving donuts and coffee to unsuspected customers while sporting an employee uniform with a headset, black visor and an “America Runs on Dunkin’” shirt.The “Good Will Hunting” star shows off his silly side and his struggles working behind the register in the bloopers.The outtakes show Affleck, 50, rapidly reciting a very complicated breakfast order, causing the customer to question, “Are you alright this morning?” — unaware that on the other side of the headset is the “Argo” star.“I’m struggling,” Affleck says in one blooper, moments before he accidentally knocks over a coffee in a customer’s car.“I can’t make it function — malfunction!” the Academy Award winner exclaims. “Not as easy as it looks operating this apparatus.”The Massachusetts native even gets personal with the people in the drive-thru, asking one how his mother and father are doing before sending him off with his order.At one point, Affleck trolls a customer, telling him they’re out of both donuts and coffee and the only thing they got is water, to which the patron replies, “You’re s- -tting me.”“I’m trying to compensate with comedy for my ineptitude,” the actor admits.And if one outtake video wasn’t enough, Dunkin’ released an even further extended version of this particular scene where Affleck continues to tell this customer, “We got no sandwiches and no muffins.