Making history. Nathan Lane just broke a major record for the Primetime Emmy Awards – and it’s all thanks to his work as Teddy Dimas on Only Murders in the Building.
05.08.2022 - 20:17 / variety.com
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe duo’s fandom spans several generations. My parents grew up with them on “SNL” and “SCTV.” (To be fair, I was watching with them, perhaps inappropriately, also loving their work as a child of the 80s.) Over the past few years, my kids have gotten to know them as I’ve brought out “Three Amigos” and “Father of the Bride” for family movie nights. And now, we have “Only Murders in the Building” for every age range.
How lucky are we to live in a time where we get to see the two pals, meshed with Selena Gomez, doing some of the best work of their lengthy careers? I had to ring up “Only Murders” executive producer John Hoffman (who also co-created the show with Martin) to congratulate him on the show’s Emmy nomination haul, and also ask just what it’s like to write for these legends. “I’m so excited to talk about it because that was of course my first thought when joining the show was, ‘I’m dealing with two national treasures. That’s a challenge,’” he says.
“I was confronted with these very open, very generous, very collaborative gentlemen. And their energy on the set, the kindness they bring, the humor… I get to see how hard they work at making it look easy and effortless. And the professional level of consideration they give every moment, from script to performing it on set to editing.
I cannot overstate the incredible treasured value I have found in partnership with them creatively. They work their asses off and they come out and make it look easy and breezy.”That was completely on display a few weeks ago when my wife and I attended a July 4th weekend event at the Hollywood Bowl, featuring Martin, Short and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The comedians make light of their ages —
.Making history. Nathan Lane just broke a major record for the Primetime Emmy Awards – and it’s all thanks to his work as Teddy Dimas on Only Murders in the Building.
BBC Radio 1 legend Scott Mills has admitted his fear in replacing Steve Wright for his mid-afternoon Radio 2 slot next week. Catching up with OK! exclusively, the broadcaster and DJ, 49, believes he has "big shoes to fill - the biggest!" in taking over radio legend Steve, 67 - who has occupied the favourite weekday position for the last 20 years. "He's the master!" Scott said.
Bradley Robert Dawson is maintaining his innocence — or at least attempting to.
A tribute fit for a queen. During Coldplay’s concert on Tuesday evening at Wembley Stadium in London, singer Natalie Imbruglia joined the band’s frontman, Chris Martin, on stage, where they performed the song "Summer Nights" from the iconic 1978 film "Grease," in tribute to the movie’s co-star, Olivia Newton-John.The beloved Australian actress and musician died Aug.
EXCLUSIVE: Mammoth Pictures has acquired film and TV rights to the bestselling novella Diary of a Murderer from award-winning Korean author Young-ha Kim. The company’s Creative Director Kourosh Ahari (The Night, Parallel) is set to direct an English-language feature adaptation, marking the first production under the deal, from a script by Henry Chaisson (Searchlight’s Antlers, Apple TV+’s Servant).
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeOn “Only Murders in the Building,” Steve Martin plays Charles-Haden Savage, the former star of popular crime drama “Brazzos.” The inspiration for playing a washed-up TV star, Martin tells Variety’s Awards Circuit podcast, “comes from worry. I think about actors who’ve had these hits, they’re on TV for eight years. And then they don’t really work that much again, because they’re maybe too identified with the part.
Hollywood legend Steve Martin is ready to embark on a new journey: retirement. From "Saturday Night Live" to "Father of the Bride" to his current hit show "Only Murders in the Building," Martin has done it all. He is an Emmy and Grammy Award winner for his extensive work, which includes writing, acting, music, comedy and producing.
Steve Martin is thinking about retirement.
Even as he flirts with retirement, Steve Martin finds himself in a late-career renaissance thanks to the Hulu comedy “Only Murders In The Building.” The show notched Martin three Emmy nominations this year, and as of last month, there’s a third season on the way. But there’s another upcoming project about Martin on the way, too, from documentary extraordinaire Morgan Neville.
The end of an era. While reflecting on his career, Steve Martin revealed that he doesn’t have any plans to continue acting after Only Murders in the Building comes to an end.
the Hollywood Reporter that he will continue to act in the Hulu mystery-comedy alongside Selena Gomez and Martin Short, but is “not going to seek” other acting roles once the series is done.“When this television show is done, I’m not going to seek others,” the 76-year-old said. “I’m not going to seek other movies.
The Hollywood Reporter in an interview published on Wednesday. Right now, he has plenty of other projects in the works, including his comedy tour with his “Murders” co-star Martin Short, “You Won’t Believe What They Look Like Today!,” a documentary about his career with director Morgan Neville for Apple TV+, and his upcoming book, “Number One Is Walking: My Life in the Movies and Other Diversions.”The actor, who first found fame as a stand-up in the ’70s, has ruled out returning to his “Wild and Crazy Guy” days.
Even as he flirts with retirement, Steve Martin finds himself in a late-career renaissance thanks to the Hulu comedy “Only Murders In The Building.” The show notched Martin three Emmy nominations this year, and as of last month, there’s a third season on the way. But there’s another upcoming project about Martin on the way, too, from documentary extraordinaire Morgan Neville.
Steve Martin's time in Hollywood is winding down. The legendary actor told that, after starring in his Hulu series, he's done seeking out TV shows, movies and even cameos.In the new cover story for the publication, the 76-year-old opened up about his acting future while discussing his latest live show,, starring him and his longtime pal Martin Short.«We were very happy just doing the live show,» Martin said. «There may be a natural end to that — somebody gets sick, somebody just wears out — but I wouldn't do it without Marty.
Well excuuuuse me! A documentary on legendary comedian, actor and banjo aficionado Steve Martin is coming to Apple TV+ from Oscar-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville (“20 Feet From Stardom,” “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”).Apple Original Films landed the untitled, two-part documentary film that hails from A24 and Tremolo Productions. The film will explore Martin’s life and career, though no other information was provided about the film.
A two-part documentary film exploring the life and career of the legendary Steve Martin has landed at Apple Original Films.
Get ready to learn a lot more about Steve Martin.