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Damon Wayans Sr. & Jr. Have A Father-Son Comedy Pilot In The Works

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CBS has announced that an untitled father/son pilot with Damon Wayans Sr. and Damon Wayans Jr. The multi-camera comedy’s logline reads, “Legendary talk radio host and happily divorced “Poppa” (Damon Wayans Sr.) has his point of view challenged at work when a new female co-host is hired, and at home where he finds himself still parenting his adult son (Damon Wayans Jr.), a brilliant dreamer who is trying to pursue his passion while being a responsible father and husband.”

While Damon Wayans Sr. will be starring in the show, he will also serve as an executive producer and co-writer with Kevin Hench, the former executive producer of Last Man Standing. Damon Wayans Jr. will also star and executive produce in the series. Vice president of productions, Kameron Tarlow, will oversee the production with Two Shakes Entertainment. CBS Studios is behind the now highly anticipated project. The world is eager to see what this comedic family duo will do on-screen.

Damon Wayans Sr. and Damon Wayans Jr.

Comedian Damon Wayans Jr. performs at “Mama Shelter X Can’t Even Comedy” at Mama Shelter on October 25, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Tullberg/Getty Images)

CBS will be sharing additional information regarding the creation of the show in the coming weeks. The father/son duo recently worked together on an episode of CBS’s Happy Together in 2018. Damon Wayans Sr. also starred as Roger Murtaugh in the three seasons of Lethal Weapon (2016) on Fox. most recently. However, some of his most famous credits back decades, all the way to Happy Endings (2011), The Underground (2006), and My Wife and Kids (2001). Damon Wayans Jr.’s recent credits include The Harder They Fall (2021), and Supercool (2021). He’s been a voice actor for Bob’s Burgers on Fox, where he voices Arnold Evans.

This is CBS’s first comedy pilot order of the 2022-2023 season. Along with the show by the Wayans duo, the network ordered pilots for a new version of Matlock, where Kathy Bates will play the title character. CBS also ordered a pilot for a spinoff of The Good Wife starring Carrie Preston, from creators Robert and Michelle King. CBS announced both orders in January 2023. This likely marks the beginning of a series of pilot orders across multiple networks and streaming platforms. Let us know what you think of this idea, in the comments below.

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Owen Wilson Emulates Bob Ross in New Trailer For “Paint”

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IFC has officially released the trailer for the new comedy Paint. Owen Wilson stars and portrays a Bob Ross-esque character of comedic proportions. In the film, Wilson plays Carl Nargle. He is Vermont’s top TV painter with anything he could ever ask for. He prides himself on his strong fanbase of fawning women and his even stronger perm. What more could he need? However, a younger artist steps into the world of TV painting, giving him competition and derailing his perfect life. Wilson’s character, Nargle, is a clear nod to Bob Ross, who led the PBS instructional painting program, The Joy of Painting, for 11 years from 1983-1994. He passed away in 1995 at age 52.

Wilson leads the film, Paint. He’s known for his previous roles in iconic comedies like Zoolander and Wedding Crashers. Also, fans know Wilson from The Royal Tenenbaums, Bottle Rocket, Marley & Me, The French Dispatch, the Cars franchise, Marry Me, and Loki. Additionally, he has an upcoming film, Haunted Mansion, set to release in April 2023. He will be co-starring with the likes of Jamie Lee Curtis, Jared Leto, Tiffany Haddish, Danny DeVito, and Winona Ryder.

Watch the ‘Paint’ Trailer

Joining Wilson in the film, Paint, is Michaela Watkins (Wanderlust), Wendi McLendon-Covey (The Goldbergs), Ciara Renée (The Flash), Lusia Strus (50 First Dates), Stephen Root (Barry), and Lucy Freyer. In addition, the cast includes Denny Dillon (Saturday Night Fever), Evander Duck Jr. (Orange Is the New Black), Will Blagrove (Inside Amy Schumer), and Ryan Czerwonko (Chicago Med).

Brit McAdams wrote and directed the film. His impressive work also includes Katt Williams: American Hustle, Triviatown, Tosh.0, Atom TV, and #IMomSoHard. Sam Maydew and Peter Brant produced the film with associate producer Aaaa Myers. Wilson, Joel David Moore, Amy Jarvela, and Richard J. Bosner are executive producers for the comedy. Given the talented team surrounding the film and the clear nod to the beloved Bob Ross, there are high expectations for this film. Paint premieres in theaters on April 7, 2023. The film will stream exclusively on AMC+ later in the year. Comment below with your thoughts on the trailer, and tell us if you’re planning on seeing this comedy.

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Chris Rock’s Special, “Selective Outrage,” To Air Live On Netflix

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Chris Rock’s upcoming special, Selective Outrage, will air live on Netflix. The unique comedy special will premiere on March 4, 2023. It will be the first time the streaming service has aired a live comedy event.

Selective Outrage will be Rock’s second Netflix special following 2018’s Tamborine. Netflix shared a teaser for the comedy special on Christmas Day.

LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 29: Host Chris Rock speaks onstage during the BET AWARDS ’14 at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on June 29, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

“Chris Rock is one of the most iconic and important comedic voices of our generation,” Robbie Praw, Netflix vice president of stand-up and comedy formats, previously said in a statement. “We’re thrilled the entire world will be able to experience a live Chris Rock comedy event and be a part of Netflix history. This will be an unforgettable moment and we’re so honored that Chris is carrying this torch.”

While the new trailer doesn’t give away any of Rock’s act, he’s been working on new material during his recent Ego Death tour. In clips that have made their way online from the shows, Rock has touched on Will Smith infamously slapping him at the last Oscars ceremony.

“Everybody is trying to be a fucking victim. If everybody claims to be a victim, then nobody will hear the real victims,” Rock said on stage, before labeling him “Suge Smith…”

“I went to work the next day, I got kids,” he further added. “Anyone who says words hurt has never been punched in the face.”

Be on the lookout for Selective Outrage on Netflix at 10:00 PM, EST on March 4, 2023.

Check out the teaser for Chris Rock’s Selective Outrage as shared by the streaming platform below.

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