Exclusive: Catfish Jean (To Leslie) is set for a key recurring role in American Sports Story, Ryan Murphy’s FX anthology series based on the podcast Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc., Deadline has learned.
American Sports Story, a new extension of Murphy’s “American Story” franchise, is a scripted anthological limited series focusing on a prominent event involving a sports figure and re-examines it through the prism of today’s world, telling that story from multiple perspectives. It hails from the Boston Globe and Wondery.
The first installment, written by Stu Zicherman, based on the Gladiator podcast, charts the rise and fall of NFL superstar Aaron Hernandez, played by Josh Andrés Rivera, and explores the connections of the disparate strands of his identity, his family, his career, his suicide, and their legacy in sports and American culture.
Jean will play Ernest “Bo” Wallace, one of Hernandez’s friends and bad influences.
American Sports Story, a new extension of Murphy’s “American Story” franchise, is a scripted anthological limited series focusing on a prominent event involving a sports figure and re-examines it through the prism of today’s world, telling that story from multiple perspectives. It hails from the Boston Globe and Wondery.
The first installment, written by Stu Zicherman, based on the Gladiator podcast, charts the rise and fall of NFL superstar Aaron Hernandez, played by Josh Andrés Rivera, and explores the connections of the disparate strands of his identity, his family, his career, his suicide, and their legacy in sports and American culture.
Jean will play Ernest “Bo” Wallace, one of Hernandez’s friends and bad influences.
- 11/28/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Back in 2007, it was rumored that Sam Raimi would be producing a fantasy film with a screenplay written by Freddy vs. Jason and Friday the 13th 2009 writers Damian Shannon and Mark Swift. That didn’t pan out, but a decade later Raimi considered directing a Bermuda Triangle project that once had Shannon and Swift working on the script. Again, that didn’t pan out, with Scott Derrickson and more recently Marc Webb picking up the project after Raimi dropped it. In 2019, it was announced that Raimi would be directing an untitled island horror thriller for Columbia Pictures, working from a script by Shannon and Swift. Then the pandemic hit and Raimi went on to direct Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness… but after spending some time in the Marvel universe, the Evil Dead creator has circled back to horror. Film scooper Daniel Richtman has revealed that the “untitled island...
- 10/31/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday.
Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
Oscars | Emmys | Grammys | Tonys
2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Barry Season 4, Episode 5 Zachary Golinger, Bill Hader Credit: Merrick Morton/HBO
Weekly Commentary: Jason Sudeikis from “Ted Lasso” and Jeremy Allen White from “The Bear” have never lost a televised award. They will face off for the first time at the Emmys in January.
Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
Oscars | Emmys | Grammys | Tonys
2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Barry Season 4, Episode 5 Zachary Golinger, Bill Hader Credit: Merrick Morton/HBO
Weekly Commentary: Jason Sudeikis from “Ted Lasso” and Jeremy Allen White from “The Bear” have never lost a televised award. They will face off for the first time at the Emmys in January.
- 8/17/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Amin Joseph is an American actor and producer. He is best known for his roles in Baywatch (2017) and Snowfall.
Amin Joseph Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education
Amin Joseph was born on April 26, 1980 (Amin Joesph: age 42) in Queens, New York but was raised in Harlem, New York. He graduated from Rice High School.
Joseph graduated from Howard University before interning at Harlem’s Apollo Theater.
Amin Joseph Biography: Career
Joseph began his acting career with small roles in various films like Rage and Discipline (2004), Jada (2008), Dirty South (2010) and Stock Option (2015).
Some of Joseph’s bigger acting credits include The Mist (2007), The Expendables (2010), G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013), Dope (2015) and Baywatch (2017).
Joseph also had several guest appearances on shows like CSI: Miami, NCIS, Sons of Anarchy, S.W.A.T. and Tales. He was part of the main cast for several shows, including Zane’s Sex Chronicles, Zane’s The Jump Off, Snowfall and Send Help.
Amin Joseph Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education
Amin Joseph was born on April 26, 1980 (Amin Joesph: age 42) in Queens, New York but was raised in Harlem, New York. He graduated from Rice High School.
Joseph graduated from Howard University before interning at Harlem’s Apollo Theater.
Amin Joseph Biography: Career
Joseph began his acting career with small roles in various films like Rage and Discipline (2004), Jada (2008), Dirty South (2010) and Stock Option (2015).
Some of Joseph’s bigger acting credits include The Mist (2007), The Expendables (2010), G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013), Dope (2015) and Baywatch (2017).
Joseph also had several guest appearances on shows like CSI: Miami, NCIS, Sons of Anarchy, S.W.A.T. and Tales. He was part of the main cast for several shows, including Zane’s Sex Chronicles, Zane’s The Jump Off, Snowfall and Send Help.
- 3/17/2023
- by Hailey Schipper
- Uinterview
Insecurity doesn't look good on anyone.
Of course, there are two sides to a story, especially in relationships, and that's where we are when Fritz disagrees about where his focus is being directed.
TV Fanatic scored a sneak peek at the upcoming episode of Allblk's newest hit original series, Send Help!
AMC Network's streamer Allblk bolsters a plethora of dynamic shows and content. Send Help is the latest in a host of new content.
A dark comedy brought to us by Insecure's Jean Elie and Mike Gauyo, Send Help is a hilarious and compelling series loosely based on Elie's life and experiences.
Elie stars as Fritz Jean-Baptiste, a young Haitian-American who is navigating life, his career, aspirations, and a strong-willed, funny, and high-maintenance Haitian family.
Fritz is an actor who thinks he's finally achieved all of his dreams when he lands the starring role in a hit series called "This Can't Be Us.
Of course, there are two sides to a story, especially in relationships, and that's where we are when Fritz disagrees about where his focus is being directed.
TV Fanatic scored a sneak peek at the upcoming episode of Allblk's newest hit original series, Send Help!
AMC Network's streamer Allblk bolsters a plethora of dynamic shows and content. Send Help is the latest in a host of new content.
A dark comedy brought to us by Insecure's Jean Elie and Mike Gauyo, Send Help is a hilarious and compelling series loosely based on Elie's life and experiences.
Elie stars as Fritz Jean-Baptiste, a young Haitian-American who is navigating life, his career, aspirations, and a strong-willed, funny, and high-maintenance Haitian family.
Fritz is an actor who thinks he's finally achieved all of his dreams when he lands the starring role in a hit series called "This Can't Be Us.
- 9/7/2022
- by Jasmine Blu
- TVfanatic
Image Source: Getty / Paul Archuleta
A new dramedy series on AMC's Allblk is spotlighting the Haitian American experience. "Send Help," a half-hour coming-of-age tale, follows Jean Elie as Fritz Jean-Baptiste - a first-generation Haitian American actor with a starring role on a fictional TV show titled "This Can't Be Us." While reeling from a recent tragedy, Fritz's show gets canceled and he's left to be the sole provider for his very demanding Haitian family. Amid all the chaos, Fritz must conquer his imposter syndrome and the challenges of "making it" in Hollywood.
"Send Help" is largely inspired by Elie's own life story, and years after he joined forces with fellow "Insecure" alum Mike Gauyo, the show is finally ready to make its debut on Aug. 11. "It feels a little surreal, but we're so excited for everyone to watch the show and to get to know Fritz and our other characters,...
A new dramedy series on AMC's Allblk is spotlighting the Haitian American experience. "Send Help," a half-hour coming-of-age tale, follows Jean Elie as Fritz Jean-Baptiste - a first-generation Haitian American actor with a starring role on a fictional TV show titled "This Can't Be Us." While reeling from a recent tragedy, Fritz's show gets canceled and he's left to be the sole provider for his very demanding Haitian family. Amid all the chaos, Fritz must conquer his imposter syndrome and the challenges of "making it" in Hollywood.
"Send Help" is largely inspired by Elie's own life story, and years after he joined forces with fellow "Insecure" alum Mike Gauyo, the show is finally ready to make its debut on Aug. 11. "It feels a little surreal, but we're so excited for everyone to watch the show and to get to know Fritz and our other characters,...
- 8/11/2022
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
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Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for Bullet Train, Easter Sunday, Prey and A League of Their Own.
Bullet Train Los Angeles premiere
Sony’s Bullet Train stopped in Los Angeles on Monday, where stars Brad Pitt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Joey King, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio (Bad Bunny), Zazie Beetz and Logan Lerman walked the red carpet.
Logan Lerman, Masi Oka, Hiroyuki Sanada, Brian Tyree Henry, Bad Bunny, Brad Pitt, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Zazie Beetz, David Leitch, Kelly McCormick and Andrea Muñoz Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment Tony Vinciquerra and Brad Pitt
Easter Sunday premiere
Jo Koy debuted his family comedy Easter Sunday on Tuesday at the Tcl Chinese Theatre alongside costars Jimmy O. Yang and Tiffany Haddish, producer Dan Lin and director Jay Chandrasekhar.
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for Bullet Train, Easter Sunday, Prey and A League of Their Own.
Bullet Train Los Angeles premiere
Sony’s Bullet Train stopped in Los Angeles on Monday, where stars Brad Pitt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Joey King, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio (Bad Bunny), Zazie Beetz and Logan Lerman walked the red carpet.
Logan Lerman, Masi Oka, Hiroyuki Sanada, Brian Tyree Henry, Bad Bunny, Brad Pitt, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Zazie Beetz, David Leitch, Kelly McCormick and Andrea Muñoz Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment Tony Vinciquerra and Brad Pitt
Easter Sunday premiere
Jo Koy debuted his family comedy Easter Sunday on Tuesday at the Tcl Chinese Theatre alongside costars Jimmy O. Yang and Tiffany Haddish, producer Dan Lin and director Jay Chandrasekhar.
- 8/5/2022
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Find out what’s happening this week in Hollywood, New York and beyond.
Aug. 3, Wednesday
Mike Birbiglia opens “The Old Man and the Pool,” his solo show about middle age, mortality and swimming at the Ymca.
Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles
Aug. 4, Thursday
Patton Oswalt, Claudia Sulewski and James Morosini attend the premiere of “I Love My Dad.”
Largo at the Coronet, Los Angeles
Jean Elie and Mike Gauyo premiere their AllBlk dramedy series “Send Help.”
The London West Hollywood
Aug. 6, Saturday
Geena Davis and the stars of the new Prime Video series attend Cinespia’s 30th anniversary screening of “A League of Their Own.”
Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Los Angeles
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” star Shea Couleé hosts Smirnoff’s “Show Up. Show Off!” drag competition.
Casita Hollywood
Aug. 7, Sunday
The cast and creatives of Apple TV+’s “Severance” celebrate the show’s 14 Emmy nominations.
Nobu, Malibu
Aug. 8, Monday
Idris Elba,...
Aug. 3, Wednesday
Mike Birbiglia opens “The Old Man and the Pool,” his solo show about middle age, mortality and swimming at the Ymca.
Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles
Aug. 4, Thursday
Patton Oswalt, Claudia Sulewski and James Morosini attend the premiere of “I Love My Dad.”
Largo at the Coronet, Los Angeles
Jean Elie and Mike Gauyo premiere their AllBlk dramedy series “Send Help.”
The London West Hollywood
Aug. 6, Saturday
Geena Davis and the stars of the new Prime Video series attend Cinespia’s 30th anniversary screening of “A League of Their Own.”
Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Los Angeles
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” star Shea Couleé hosts Smirnoff’s “Show Up. Show Off!” drag competition.
Casita Hollywood
Aug. 7, Sunday
The cast and creatives of Apple TV+’s “Severance” celebrate the show’s 14 Emmy nominations.
Nobu, Malibu
Aug. 8, Monday
Idris Elba,...
- 8/3/2022
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Amin Joseph, Karen Obilom and Kimiko Singer have joined the cast of “Send Help,” Allblk’s upcoming dark comedy series from Jean Elie and Mike Gauyo.
“Send Help” follows Fritz Jean-Baptiste (Elie), who is riding high as the star of the fictional hit TV show “This Can’t Be Us.” Convinced that the good times will roll on forever, he thwarts all other career advancing opportunities as he plays the field with multiple women, instead of tackling a family tragedy that is beginning to unravel his entire life.
Joseph plays Sebastian “Simp” Gauyo, whose presence serves as a guide for Fritz, helping him navigate the difficult and often comical scenarios in his life. Obilom and Singer play Ashley Young and Erica James, respectively, two women that Fritz finds himself caught between amidst his ongoing personal and professional struggles. They join previously announced cast members Karina Bonnefil, Catfish Jean, Courtney Taylor and Ana Bowen,...
“Send Help” follows Fritz Jean-Baptiste (Elie), who is riding high as the star of the fictional hit TV show “This Can’t Be Us.” Convinced that the good times will roll on forever, he thwarts all other career advancing opportunities as he plays the field with multiple women, instead of tackling a family tragedy that is beginning to unravel his entire life.
Joseph plays Sebastian “Simp” Gauyo, whose presence serves as a guide for Fritz, helping him navigate the difficult and often comical scenarios in his life. Obilom and Singer play Ashley Young and Erica James, respectively, two women that Fritz finds himself caught between amidst his ongoing personal and professional struggles. They join previously announced cast members Karina Bonnefil, Catfish Jean, Courtney Taylor and Ana Bowen,...
- 3/23/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: AllBlk’s upcoming dark comedy Send Help, from co-creators Jean Elie and Mike Gauyo, has added Karina Bonnefil (Snowfall), Catfish Jean (To Leslie), Courtney Taylor (Insecure) and newcomer Ana Bowen to the cast.
In Send Help, Haitian American actor, Fritz Jean-Baptiste, is riding high as the star of the fictional hit TV show, “This Can’t Be Us.” Convinced that the good times will roll on forever, he thwarts all other career advancing opportunities as he plays the field with multiple women, instead of tackling a family tragedy that is beginning to unravel his entire life.
Each of the new cast members will play pivotal characters that surround Elie’s Fritz. Bonnefil will play Misha Jean-Baptiste/Mummy, Fritz’s mother. Jean and Courtney Taylor will play Fritz’s closest friends and confidantes, Patrick Cantave and Nicole Cooper. Bowen will appear as Fritz’s young niece, Mac Levine.
Currently in production,...
In Send Help, Haitian American actor, Fritz Jean-Baptiste, is riding high as the star of the fictional hit TV show, “This Can’t Be Us.” Convinced that the good times will roll on forever, he thwarts all other career advancing opportunities as he plays the field with multiple women, instead of tackling a family tragedy that is beginning to unravel his entire life.
Each of the new cast members will play pivotal characters that surround Elie’s Fritz. Bonnefil will play Misha Jean-Baptiste/Mummy, Fritz’s mother. Jean and Courtney Taylor will play Fritz’s closest friends and confidantes, Patrick Cantave and Nicole Cooper. Bowen will appear as Fritz’s young niece, Mac Levine.
Currently in production,...
- 3/22/2022
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
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