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has returned with a second season after the teen animated series about a high school for clones of famous historical figures was revived by Max. Created by Bill Lawrence, Chris Miller and Phil Lord, the show picks up two decades later after Abe (Will Forte), Cleo (Mitra Jouhari taking over for Christa Miller), JFK (Chris Miller) and Joan (Nichole Sullivan), among others, were frozen in the season 1 finale before the show was canceled over controversy related to one of its central characters, a young version of Gandhi (originally voiced by Michael McDonald).  While the series sees the main foursome returning after being thawed out in a very special season 2 premiere, Gandhi is not among them. In fact, the character is no longer part of the series, with revealing that he is still frozen. Although he doesn't physically return, there are several nods to the beloved yet controversial sidekick in the first episode.

ran for one season on MTV, the animated series from creators Bill Lawrence, Chris Miller and Phil Lord is back with all-new episodes on Max. Debuting on May 23, with the launch of the streaming platform formally known as HBO Max, the modern refresh follows various teenage genetic copies of famous historical figures as they navigate the ups and downs of high school. Although controversy surrounding the depiction of a young version of Gandhi and low ratings resulted in getting pulled off the air during its initial run in 2003, it has since gained a cult following on the internet and picked up new fans with all 13 original episodes now streaming on both Max and Paramount+. Miller and Lord even kept nostalgia for the series alive by including references to it in various projects, from to, much to the delight of longtime fans, who had hoped the series would be given new life. «Our show was made with a lot of love,» Lord tells ET.

Knowing producer Bill Lawrence has plenty of benefits, including access to his address book full of connections. That’s according to composer Tom Howe, who worked with Marcus Mumford and Ben Gibbard on the themes songs for two of Lawrence’s shows, Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso and Shrinking, respectively.

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EXCLUSIVE: Blockers actress Geraldine Viswanathan and Joy Ride‘sMeredith Hagner are joining Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon in Nick Stoller’s wedding comedy You’re Cordially Invited, from Amazon Studios.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor 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:

Scrubs is one of the most beloved TV shows of the early ’00s.

Scrubs creator Bill Lawrence has said that a reunion film is “inevitable”.The classic TV sitcom ran between 2001 and 2010, following the lives of trainee doctors and nurses at the Sacred Heart Hospital.The cast and creators have teased reunions before, and in a new interview with Variety, Lawrence praised the enduring friendships between them.“In the greatest way, the cast of that show and the writers are so good that they’re all working,” he said. “And the main reason to do something like that isn’t the work, it’s because we actually love hanging out.”Teasing a movie, Lawrence added: “I think it’s inevitable that it happens.

Emily Longeretta Nine months ago, the “Scrubs” cast and creator reunited for a panel and shared their plans for a future project together — likely a movie. While it hasn’t actually begun just yet, it’s only a matter of time, according to creator Bill Lawrence. “In the greatest way, the cast of that show and the writers are so good that they’re all working. And the main reason to do something like that isn’t the work, it’s because we actually love hanging out,” Lawrence told Variety in a recent interview while promoting Apple TV+’s “Shrinking.” That’s the reason they continuously get together — whether it’s for ATX TV Festival or for dinner and drinks. In a way, it’s a tradition he’s made with the casts and crew of many of his shows, including “Cougar Town,” “Spin City” and “Ted Lasso.”

Clone High, HBO Max’s upcoming revival of the classic MTV series from Phil Lord, Chris Miller and Bill Lawrence, will premiere this spring, it was revealed during the show’s panel at WonderCon.

Emily Longeretta SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers from “Closure,” the Season 1 finale of “Shrinking,” now streaming on Apple TV+. Throughout “Shrinking,” Jimmy (Jason Segel) makes a handful of questionable decisions as a therapist. However, his session with Grace (Heidi Gardner) in the final episode seemingly encourages her to make a dire decision. While telling Jimmy she’s finally standing up to her verbally abusive boyfriend, Grace jokes that he’s lucky they’re not on a cliff because she’d push him off. Jimmy cheers her on, telling her, “That’s what I’m talking about! Off the cliff! Bash his brains! Eat them up!” The episode ends, however, with her boyfriend threatening her on a hike and her pushing him off the cliff.

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 1 of “Shrinking.” You’ve heard this before, but Bill Lawrence already knows when his show is going to close. “We pitched three seasons — the beginning, middle and end,” he says. No, not “Ted Lasso,” which is widely known to have been planned as a three-season arc, even if the team involved won’t confirm that the current season is the last one. It’s different with “Shrinking.” “It does not have a sports season component to it the same way that that’s a function of the story. Like, ‘I wonder if they win or lose!'” Lawrence says. “Part of the fun for me in doing shows with, like, Jason Segel and Harrison Ford, is that you can tell actors that you’ve always wanted to work with, ‘If you give me three seasons, that’s fine if you want to split.’ So all I can tell you is that all the gang that we roped in for this one was down for doing that.”

EXCLUSIVE: Actor-filmmaker Zach Braff has signed with Range Media Partners ahead of the MGM theatrical release of his newest directorial effort A Good Person, starring Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman.

J. Kim Murphy AFC Richmond is going to D.C. The cast of “Ted Lasso” will visit the White House on Monday to participate in a discussion with President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on “the importance of mental health to promote overall wellbeing. Apple announced the meeting Sunday afternoon. President Biden teased the appearance minutes before Apple’s confirmation, posting a reference to the Apple TV+ hit comedy: “Tomorrow.”Tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/XPNAfqnzEj “‘Ted Lasso’ has inspired the world through its universal themes around optimism, kindness, and determination and the Lasso philosophy to ‘believe,'” reads Apple’s announcement of the meeting of the minds.

cast is headed back to therapy. Apple TV+ announced on Mar. 9 that their new hit comedy will return for season 2. Co-created by Jason Segel and alums Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein, the show follows Jimmy (Segel), a therapist grieving his wife who begins to bend the rules by telling his clients exactly what he thinks.

Jason Segel’s therapist Jimmy is set to give out some more interesting advice after Apple TV+ renewed comedy-drama series Shrinking for a second season.

“Shrinking” has landed a Season 2 renewal at Apple TV+ well ahead of the first season’s finale, the streamer said Thursday.The dark comedy series, which was co-created by Jason Segel, Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein, follows Jimmy (Segel), a recently widowed therapist who embraces a bold, somewhat unethical approach by practicing radical honestly with his patients. As he witnesses the breakthroughs he facilitates with his patients, including one who leaves her emotionally abusive husband upon his advice, Jimmy also breaks out of his own grief as he connects with his daughter after the death of her mother.In addition to Segel, Harrison Ford stars as Paul alongside Jessica Williams, Christa Miller, Lukita Maxwell, Michael Urie and Luke Tennie.“We have loved the engaging, touching and hilarious world of ‘Shrinking’ since the beginning, and it has been wonderful to watch as audiences around the world continue to connect with these big-hearted characters,” Apple TV+ head of programming Matt Cherniss said.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer “Shrinking” has been renewed for Season 2 at Apple TV+. Co-created by Jason Segel, Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein, the series stars Segel and Harrison Ford in one of his first television roles. “Shrinking” follows grieving therapist Jimmy (Segel) who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to people’s lives, including his own, per Apple’s description. In addition to Segel and Ford (as Paul), “Shrinking” stars Jessica Williams (Gaby), Christa Miller (Liz), Lukita Maxwell (Alice), Michael Urie (Brian) and Luke Tennie (Sean).

Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham lifted up her arms and proudly showed off the bruises she received, not on the soccer field at AFC Richmond, but doing “kick-ass” stunts on David Leitch’s action movie The Fall Guy.

Jason Sudeikis teases his journey as the character Ted Lasso in the self-titled comedy series from Apple is coming to an end with Season 3.

Soccer’s unlikeliest heroes are back to win it all.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Apple has released the first full trailer for “Ted Lasso” Season 3. In the trailer, Nate is working for Rupert at West Ham United but doesn’t appear to be thrilled with his situation. Ted, Beard, and Roy, meanwhile, try to keep everyone on track at AFC Richmond, while Keeley settles into her new role as a boss. Watch the trailer below. As previously announced, the new season of “Ted Lasso” will debut March 15 with new episodes dropping weekly thereafter. The season will consist of 12 episodes.

EXCLUSIVE: Nic Pizzolatto has found his first feature film directing gig as the True Detective creator is set to direct the indie drama Easy’s Waltz. Vince Vaughn, Michelle Monaghan, Al Pacino and Simon Rex are set to star with Pizzolatto also penning the script. Margot Hand is producing.

EXCLUSIVE: Shrinking‘s Lukita Maxwell has been cast in They Listen from writer-director Chris Weitz in what we hear is a top-billed role. In the horror pic, which has a storyline under wraps, the actress plays the daughter of John Cho and Katherine Waterston’s characters.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter “Ted Lasso” Season 3 officially has a premiere date at Apple. The streamer announced that the critically-acclaimed sports comedy will return on Wednesday, March 15, with new episodes dropping weekly thereafter. This will mark the first time that an Apple series In addition, Apple has released the first teaser trailer for the season, which can be seen below. Season 3 of “Ted Lasso” will consist of 12 episodes. Per the official description of the season, “the newly-promoted AFC Richmond faces ridicule as media predictions widely peg them as last in the Premier League and Nate (Nick Mohammed), now hailed as the ‘wonder kid,’ has gone to work for Rupert (Anthony Head) at West Ham United. In the wake of Nate’s contentious departure from Richmond, Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein) steps up as assistant coach, alongside Beard (Brendan Hunt). Meanwhile, while Ted (Jason Sudeikis) deals with pressures at work, he continues to wrestle with his own personal issues back home, Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham) is focused on defeating Rupert and Keeley (Juno Temple) navigates being the boss of her own PR agency. Things seem to be falling apart both on and off the pitch, but Team Lasso is set to give it their best shot anyway.”