Clayton Davis Jordan Peele is looking to push boundaries as a writer, director and producer every time he creates something new. “I’m going to keep trying to come up with original stories, and meet the expectations the audience has for me,” Peele says. “I hope to continue to lift original filmmakers up.” On this episode of the award-winning Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, we sit down with Academy Award winner Peele to discuss his two feature film projects in the awards conversation: the sci-fi horror film “Nope,” which he wrote and directed, and the animated feature “Wendell & Wild,” which he voiced, co-wrote and produced. Also on the episode, he talks about his long friendship and collaboration with Keegan-Michael Key, and whether fans might ever see the comedy duo reboot their beloved Comedy Central and Emmy-winning sketch series “Key & Peele.”
Star studded Hulu comedy ‘Reboot’ is a clever showbiz parody: review
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Keegan-Michael Key) who unsuccessfully pursued a film career after the show (but nobody appreciated his insights from having attended the Yale School of Drama); Bree Marie Larson (Judy Greer), who has a romantic past with Reed, followed up the sitcom with a stint on a terrible sci-fi show, then left Hollywood to marry the Duke of a small Nordic country; Clay Barber (Johnny Knoxville), who did some stints of stand up comedy after “Step Right Up,” in between getting arrested for disorderly conduct, and Zack (Calum Worthy), the show’s former child star who’s all grown up now and feels the need to prove it by driving a red sports car and telling his fellow cast members that although they’re back together for this show, “It’s different now, because we’ve all had sex.” Rachel Bloom (“Crazy Ex Girlfriend”) co-stars as Hannah, a writer pitching this reboot who wants to make an edgier version where the sitcom characters “don’t do the right thing anymore”, and Paul Reiser co-stars as Gordon, the original “Step Right Up” creator who wants the reboot to be more traditional. Naturally, this leads to some awkward clashing between Gordon and Hannah, as they have different creative approaches to this reboot project. Shows that attempt to be meta can sometimes get too inside baseball with showbiz references, but “Reboot” is clever and funny, for the most part.
Ellen DeGeneres, Tyler Perry and David Letterman Among Star-Studded Lineup of Guests on Michelle Obama’s Upcoming Book Tour (EXCLUSIVE)
Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Michelle Obama is hitting the road this fall to publicize her upcoming book “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times,” and a star-studded lineup of moderators is scheduled to appear alongside the Former First Lady for tour dates across the country.
Stacey Dooley flashes growing baby bump in the prettiest pastel co-ord at star-studded event
Stacey Dooley showcased her blossoming baby bump on Tuesday evening as she stepped out to enjoy a glitzy Strictly event.LOOK: Strictly couple Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton expecting first baby together!The TV star was a vision in pink as she cosied up to her beau, Kevin Clifton, 39. The duo attended the press night of Baz Luhrmann's new musical Strictly Ballroom, which features Kevin in the starring role.WATCH: Stacey Dooley's home video sparks major fan divideExuding style, Stacey provided a masterclass in how to strike a balance between glamour and comfort.
Ant Anstead Claims Ex-Wife & Flip Or Flop Star Christina Hall Has ‘Exploited’ Their Son For 'Commercial Opportunity'
Christina Hall’s ex-husband Ant Anstead is not thrilled with their son’s television presence.
What to watch: 7 movies & shows to stream this week - Sep 23
What to watch: 7 movies & shows to stream this week - Sep 2What To Watch: 7 movies & shows that feature Queen ElizabethDiego Luna is back on Star Wars. Luna previously starred on “Rogue One,” one of the most beloved Star Wars prequels and solo stories, and returns to reprise his role of Cassian Andor, a rebel who ends up being instrumental in the fall of the Galactic Empire. “The Kardashians” can never stay off the air for too long.
‘Reboot’ Stars Talk Sitcom’s ‘Scarily Accurate’ Depiction of Hollywood
Scott Huver “Reboot” creator Steven Levitan admits that having a cast stacked with Hollywood veterans, including Keegan-Michael Key, Judy Greer, Johnny Knoxville, Rachel Bloom and Paul Reiser, was almost like having a second writers’ room when it came to war stories for the show’s inside-Hollywood view of rebooting a beloved, 20-year-old sitcom. “We would just be sitting around talking and then someone would say this, ‘Oh, this reminds me of the time this has happened,’ and then [the writers] refined it in next week’s script,” laughed the “Modern Family” co-creator at the premiere of his new Hulu series, held on the Fox lot that also serves as the backdrop for the show.
Keegan-Michael Key, Rachel Bloom, & Judy Greer Hit The 'Reboot' Premiere in LA
Rachel Bloom, Keegan-Michael Key and Judy Greer hit the red carpet for the premiere of their new series, Reboot, held at the Fox Studio Lot on Monday (September 19) in Los Angeles.
Steven Levitan on How ‘Roseanne’ Show Implosion in 2018 Helped Inspire New Hulu Comedy ‘Reboot’
“The first person I thought of and the first person I talked to several years ago was Keegan-Michael Key because he was a friend, and I thought it would be an interesting way to use him as this erudite actor. And so he was the first one. So that character just seemed natural to me,” Levitan said of getting the cast together. “I had some people in mind as I went through it, but, it’s a funny thing that happens, you know? You have your idea of a character and you start writing it and certain people are dead on.
‘Reboot,’ Hulu’s New Comedy About Hulu Rebooting a Sitcom, Hands Weaker Scripts to Stronger Cast: TV Review
Caroline Framke Chief TV Critic It stands to reason that “Reboot” is immediately an entertainment biz turducken of industry lingo and in-jokes. From “Modern Family” creator Steven Levitan, the new Hulu series depicts the reboot — also airing on Hulu — of a family sitcom and all the behind-the-scenes drama that inevitably follows. Levitan, whose credits include “Just Shoot Me” and “Wings,” obviously knows his way around a multi-cam, and his pilot co-writer John Enbom made a meal in “Party Down” of exploiting the seediest corners of Hollywood ambition. The combination of the two sensibilities makes for a (mostly) realistic peek into life on a studio lot, but that’s probably a given. That it ends up (mostly) toothless comes as a genuine surprise.
Tyler Stanaland Not Dating 'Selling the OC' Co-Star Alex Hall After Brittany Snow Split, Despite Rumors
's Tyler Stanaland is not dating co-star Alex Hall. The two were spotted together the same day that Stanaland and Brittany Snow announced their separation, but a source tells ET they are not a couple. «Although Tyler and Alex spend time together and are very flirty, they aren’t a couple,» the source said. «Tyler is going through a breakup and isn’t focused on dating right now.
Tyler Stanaland Gets Cozy With 'Selling the OC' Co-Star Alex Hall Following Split From Brittany Snow
's Tyler Stanaland was spotted out with his co-star, Alex Hall, the same day that he and Brittany Snow announced their separation. In new pics taken by , the pair appeared to be getting cozy as they enjoyed a night out with friends and a few of their castmates, including Polly Brindle.Per , Stanaland and Hall, both 33, were pretty touchy-feely as they dined out at SOTA Sushi in Corona Del Mar Wednesday night.
What to Watch This Week: Reboot, the Best New Comedy of the Season
Reboot on . I haven't been this excited about a new comedy since premiered in 2009. Makes sense: Reboot also comes from Modern Family co-creator Steve Levitan. In the series, a writer (played by ) decides she wants to reboot a popular '90s sitcom, which will remind you of Full House meets My Two Dads.