Joan Rivers’ life story isn’t coming to TV just yet.
Joan Rivers’ life story isn’t coming to TV just yet.
Variety, which first reported the news that “The Comeback Girl” would not be moving forward, “The project could have proceeded as an unauthorized venture, but ‘The Comeback Girl’ wouldn’t have been able to use any of Rivers’ jokes or catchphrases, and, of course, risked running afoul of Melissa Rivers and the estate.”“The Comeback Girl,” which hailed from Warner Bros.
The Comeback Girl, a Showtime limited series set to star Kathryn Hahn as the late Joan Rivers, is no longer moving forward and has been scrapped completely.
Kate Aurthur editorBecause of issues around the life rights of Joan Rivers, a limited series in which Kathryn Hahn would have played the legendary comedian, isn’t moving forward.The project, called “The Comeback Girl,” was announced last month in Variety. It had been in development at Showtime, and was to be produced by Warner Bros.
a spinoff series focusing on Kathryn Hahn’s character. Marvel subsequently launched the Disney+ shows “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” “Loki” and “What If…?” as each of these series connects to the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe story being told.To that end, “Hawkeye” is not just a fun limited series, but a vital part of the overarching MCU arc.
Katie Song Apple TV Plus released a trailer for “The Shrink Next Door,” which premieres the first three episodes of the eight-episode series on Nov. 12, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday through Dec.
Following the casting news of Kathryn Hahn as Joan Rivers in an upcoming Showtime limited series, Sarah Silverman claims the role is the latest example of Hollywood’s “Jewface” problem.
WandaVision spin-off series has been confirmed, which will star fan favourite Kathryn Hahn as the villainous witch Agatha.The new Marvel show, which will stream on Disney+, has a relatively unknown plot at this stage, although Variety has reported that it will be “a dark comedy.”The publication has claimed that WandaVision head writer Jac Schaeffer will serve as the writer and executive producer on the project.The announcement of the spin-off comes after WandaVision star Elizabeth Olsen
A Wandavision spin-off show starring Kathryn Hahn is reportedly in the works at Disney+.
Kathryn Hahn‘s spell-conjuring villain Agatha Harkness, who stole the spotlight in the critically acclaimed Disney+ show.Variety is reporting that she will reprise her role as the villainous witch in a spinoff series that’s already in development.That unnamed show, which Marvel — as usual — is remaining tight-lipped on, is reported to be another dark comedy like its predecessor, according to the outlet.Representatives for Disney and Hahn did not immediately respond to requests for comment from
multiple reports, Kathryn Hahn's Agatha Harkness is getting her own Disney+ from Marvel Studios spinoff series, centered around her deliciously evil character. ET has reached out to Disney+ for confirmation. The show was described to by sources as a dark comedy with head writer Jac Schaeffer at the helm as the show's writer and executive producer. In the finale, viewers saw Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen) trapping Agatha in Westview by using her powers to revert her to her Agnes persona.
Marvel Studios is developing a spinoff of Emmy-winning WandaVision for Disney+, sources confirm to Deadline. The potential spinoff would be centered around Kathryn Hahn’s Agatha Harkness character which Hahn is set to reprise across the MCU — on streaming and in movies — under a larger deal she has made with the studio, sources said.
With the massive success of “Loki” proving that Marvel Studios can make series led by a villain/anti-hero work, combined with the success of “WandaVision,” it makes total sense that Marvel Studios would be developing a new Disney+ series based on one of its most popular villainous characters, Agatha Harkness, from the latter streaming series.
A WandaVision spinoff starring Kathryn Hahn is in the works at Marvel and Disney+!
Joe Otterson TV ReporterA “WandaVision” spinoff starring Kathryn Hahn is in development at Disney Plus from Marvel Studios, Variety has learned exclusively from sources.Hahn would reprise the role of Agatha Harkness in the series, which is described by sources as a dark comedy, though exact plot details remain under wraps. “WandaVision” head writer Jac Schaeffer would serve as the writer and executive producer on the project.
Following the casting news of Kathryn Hahn as Joan Rivers in an upcoming Showtime limited series, Sarah Silverman claims the role is the latest example of Hollywood’s “Jewface” problem.
self-titled podcast after it was announced WandaVision actor Kathryn Hahn had been cast as Joan Rivers in an upcoming biopic.“There’s this long tradition of non-Jews playing Jews, and not just playing people who happen to be Jewish but people whose Jewishness is their whole being,” Silverman said.“One could argue, for instance, that a Gentile [a non-Jew] playing Joan Rivers correctly would be doing what is actually called ‘Jewface.’”Silverman defined “Jewface” as “when a non-Jew portrays a Jew
Sarah Silverman called out Hollywood’s tendency to cast non-Jewish actors to play Jewish characters, referring to the practice as "Jewface." The comedian, 50, pointed to Kathryn Hahn as the most recent example after the Catholic-raised actress, 48, was tapped to portray the late Joan Rivers, who was Jewish, in an upcoming limited series.
Gilpin will play Lina, a homemaker in Indiana who, after a decade in a passionless marriage, embarks on an affair that quickly becomes all-consuming and transforms her life.
Variety. “Riverdale” producer Greg Berlanti is on hand to direct the show.The miniseries is set after “The Late Show” cancellation, which occurred around the same time Rivers’ husband, Edgar Rosenberg, who was the show’s producer, died by suicide in 1987.“Trailblazer.
The Emmys may have overlooked her for her delicious turn as Agatha in Marvel’s “WandaVision” limited series on Disney+, but Kathryn Hahn playing comedy legend and icon Joan Rivers in a limited series for Showtime: does that not scream gunning for that Emmy nomination? And yep, that no-brainer of casting is in the works.
After receiving an Emmy-nomination for her work as Agatha on Disney+’s WandaVision, Kathryn Hahn is ready for her next role – Joan Rivers.
Emmy nominated actress Kathryn Hahn is going to portray the late Joan Rivers in the upcoming Showtime limited series The Comeback Girl!
Kate Aurthur editorCan we talk? Because Variety has learned Kathryn Hahn is attached to play Joan Rivers in “The Comeback Girl,” a limited series in development at Showtime, produced by Warner Bros. Television, Atlas Entertainment and Berlanti Productions.
dubbed their movies “theme parks.”In a crushing blow to superhero fans, the critically-acclaimed Disney+ series “WandaVision” only took home three 2021 Emmys — with none in any big categories — despite being nominated a whopping 23 times. Their near-shutout came after Marvel’s fledgling TV show was favored to nab at least two acting Emmys, with both Kathryn Hahn and Paul Bettany expected to win in their categories for limited or anthology series or movies.
73rd Primetime Emmy Awards, 's Julianne Nicholson earned her first Emmy win for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.«Great, great material is hard to find, and you wrote a script that is true to the horror and beauty... and the bonds between women,» she said before thanking her crew and co-stars. "Kate Winslet, man you're good at acting.
Kathryn Hahn has arrived and she’s making her big entrance at the 2021 Emmy Awards on Sunday (September 19) at The Event Deck at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.
Kathryn Hahn wears a cute sheer, polka dot top as she arrives at the Television Academy’s Reception to Honor 73rd Emmy Award Nominees held at Television Academy on Friday night (September 17) in Los Angeles.
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeOthers have been nominated before but are on tap to finally win one, such as Kathryn Hahn for “WandaVision” — and on a terribly tragic and bittersweet note, the late Michael K. Williams, for “Lovecraft Country.” I couldn’t wait to see him land that Emmy, so overdue given his body of work.
Ethan Shanfeld Jean Smart, Michaela Coel and Kathryn Hahn were among the big winners at this year’s Dorian TV Awards, which are voted on by members of GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics.Bowen Yang and Mj Rodriguez also received individual honors, alongside series “Hacks,” “I May Destroy You,” “Pose” and “WandaVision.”Hosted by radio personality and activist Karel, the show — blending award reveals, interview segments and entertainment — aired Sunday via Here TV and YouTube’s
Matthew Mindler, best known for acting alongside Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks, Zooey Deschanel, Adam Scott, and Kathryn Hahn in the 2011 dramedy, has passed away. On Saturday, Millersville University in Pennsylvania announced Matthew’s death in a letter posted to social media.
A romance grounded in friendship. Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux called it quits in 2018, but their respectful post-split relationship still makes them #CoupleGoals.
A natural beauty: Kate Hudson went makeup free during her latest European vacation outing in Italy. The actress, 42, stopped for breakfast at Caffe Gilli in Florence with her musician partner Danny Fujikawa and their daughter Rani, 2, on Tuesday, Aug. 3. Kate donned a straw hat and sleeveless black dress for the outing.
Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterIn 2020, the world went a full year without a single Marvel Studios project for the first time since 2009.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe in its first outing on Disney+ exploded at the Primetime Emmys with a total 28 Primetime Emmy nominations; the bulk of that going to WandaVision.
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