MGM+ Orders Comedy Series; Peacock's Amanda Seyfried Series Premieres March 13

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

MGM+ Orders Comedy Series; Peacock's Amanda Seyfried Series Premieres March 13

American Classic - Kevin Kline and Jon Tenney

Premium linear channel and streaming service MGM+ announced an eight-episode series order for American Classic, a half-hour comedy series from co-creators Michael Hoffman (Soapdish, Restoration, The Last Station) and Bob Martin (The Prom, Slings and Arrows). The series, which will debut with eight episodes, from FIFTH SEASON as the studio with Mar-Key Pictures, Likely Story, and Anonymous Content producing. Kevin Kline (Disclaimer), who won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in A Fish Called Wanda, will star as "Richard Bean." Jon Tenney (The Closer, Scandal) will co-star as "Jon Bean," and Hoffman will direct the pilot episode.

Hoffman, Martin, and Ellen Fairey serve as executive producers alongside non-writing EPs Kline, Leslie Urdang, Anthony Bregman, and Miriam Mintz, David Levine and Garrett Kemble for Anonymous Content, and co-EP Tenney. Kevin Cotter will serve as co-producer. The series is scheduled to go into production in 2025 in New Jersey. American Classic centers on Broadway star and notorious narcissist Richard Bean, played by Kline, who suffers a spectacular public meltdown and returns to his hometown and the family-run theater where he first became aware of his own brilliance. When he arrives, he is shocked to discover that his father, the former artistic director, has lost a step and that the once-respected theater, now run by his brother Jon, played by Tenney, and his wife (now the town's mayor) has become, by necessity, a low-rent dinner theater serving roast beef and murder mysteries. He decides to save the town, the theater, and the world by presenting a great American classic on the dinner theater stage, directed by and starring, of course, Richard Bean.

Long Bright River

Peacock has released the premiere date and key art for the upcoming limited series Long Bright River, from Showrunner, Executive Producer, Director and Writer Nikki Toscano (The Offer, Hunters). The series premiere on March 13 with an 8 episode binge.

Based on the #1 New York Times bestselling novel by Author, Executive Producer and Writer Liz Moore, the series stars and is executive produced by Academy Award(R) nominee and Emmy(R) award winner Amanda Seyfried. Long Bright River is a suspense thriller series that tells the story of Mickey (Amanda Seyfried), a police officer who patrols a Philadelphia neighborhood hard-hit by the opioid crisis. When a series of murders begins in the neighborhood, Mickey realizes that her personal history might be related to the case. Long Bright River also stars Nicholas Pinnock, Ashleigh Cummings, Callum Vinson, and John Doman. Recurring Guest Stars: Dash Mihok, Britne Oldford, Matthew Del Negro, Harriet Sansom Harris, Patch Darragh, and Perry Mattfeld.

Long Bright River

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Monday, March 3

The Neighborhood - "Welcome to Not Being It" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Calvin and Dave return from the casino, stunned by the revelation that Lamar had been laundering stolen money, which has now landed him in jail. Meanwhile, Malcom runs into his frenemy.

Poppa's House - "Graduation" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Poppa and Ivy unexpectedly encounter Ivy’s ex-husband, David, at a graduation celebration, but Poppa finds David’s timing suspicion and resolves to uncover his true intentions. Meanwhile, Junior and Nina are determined to host the best party to impress their son's friends.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of March 3)

Monday, March 3

Ben Stiller (Arrested Development) - Watch Ben on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Regina Hall (Black Monday/Grandfathered/Married/Second Generation Wayans) - Regina is a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Michael Strahan (Brothers) - Michael appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Brian Tyree Henry (HouseBroken/Atlanta) - Brian is a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Laura Benanti (Younger/The Detour/Go On/Starved) - Laura makes a special appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Kate Hudson (Running Point) - Kate stops by Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Bobby Moynihan (Mr. Mayor/Me, Myself & I), Thomas Lennon (The Odd Couple/Sean Saves the World/Reno 911!) and Mary Eliabeth Ellis (Santa Clarita Diet/The Grinder/Perfect Couples/It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) - Bobby, Thomas and Mary are guests on After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
Jay Ellis (Running Point/Insecure/The Game) - Jay appears on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 11pm on Bravo.
Phylicia Rashad (The Cosby Show/Cosby) - Phylicia talks about Purpose on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
Melissa Fumero (Digman!/Brooklyn Nine-Nine) - Melissa talks about Grosse Pointe Garden Society on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Kate Hudson (Running Point) - Kate is co-hosting the show with Drew and they're covering the latest headlines in Drew's News and facetiming one of their favorite former co-stars on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings. She is joined by the cast of her new show Running Point including Brenda Song, Drew Tarver and Scott MacArthur. The cast is telling Drew all about their on-screen chemistry and how they decided on Brenda's fiancÃ© Macauley Culkin making a cameo in the show.
Damon Wayans (Poppa's House/My Wife and Kids/Damon) - Damon talks about Poppa's House on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.