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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Jan 31, 2015 18:49:47 GMT -6
variety.com/2015/tv/news/fantasy-life-kevin-connolly-fox-pilot-order-detour-1201419027/Fox Picks Up Pilot Starring ‘Entourage’s’ Kevin Connolly, Comedy From ‘Psych’ Creator Fox has ordered the pilot for “Fantasy Life,” a multi-cam hybrid comedy set to star Kevin Connolly of “Entourage.” Based on Matthew Berry’s book of the same name, the series will follow a hard-working man who lands his ultimate dream job, hosting a fantasy football show. However, he’s forced to juggle his newfound stardom with office politics. Connolly will also serve as exec producer, along with Berry, Tim McAuliffe (“Late Night With Jimmy Fallon,” “Satisfaction”) and Michael Rotenberg, Jonathan Berry, Greg Walter and Troy Zien of 3 Arts. McAuliffe will pen the pilot. Connolly is repped by UTA, 3 Arts and PJ Shapiro. Fox has also greenlit a single-cam comedy pilot from 20th Century Fox TV and “Psych” creator Steve Franks who will serve as exec producer and writer. “Detour,” inspired by Weezer’s lead singer Rivers Cuomo, centers on a rock star who unexpectedly decides to quit his band and return to college at the age of 30. Cuomo will also exec produce with Franks, Dan Field and Tagline Picture’s Willie Mercer and Chris Henze (“Psych”). .
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Feb 12, 2015 15:48:14 GMT -6
deadline.com/2015/02/vanessa-williams-star-fantasy-life-fox-pilot-1201372398/Vanessa Williams To Star In Fox Pilot ‘Fantasy Life’ Vanessa Williams is set to star opposite Kevin Connolly in Fox’s multi-camera/hybrid pilot Fantasy Life, written by Tim McAuliffe based on the memoir by one of U.S.’ top fantasy experts, ESPN’s Matthew Berry. When a hard-working guy, Mitch (Connolly) lands his ultimate dream job hosting a fantasy football show, he’s forced to navigate office politics while becoming the star he never thought he could be. Ugly Betty and Desperate Housewives alumna Williams will play Terry, the bold, pragmatic, unapologetically caustic and apologetically compassionate SVP of Programming at a major sports network, and Mitch’s (Connolly) new boss. In addition to starring, Connolly is executive producing alongside McAuliffe and 3 Arts’ Michael Rotenberg, Jonathan Berry, Greg Walter and Troy Zien. Williams, repped by UTA, manager Geordie Frey and attorney P.J. Shapiro, guest stars on The Mindy Project — also for Fox — later this month. She was approached for multiple project this season.
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Mar 16, 2015 19:02:43 GMT -6
deadline.com/2015/03/james-caan-star-fantasy-life-fox-pilot-1201393666/James Caan To Co-Star In Fox Comedy Pilot ‘Fantasy Life’ James Caan is set for a co-starring role opposite Kevin Connolly and Vanessa Williams in Fox’s multi-camera/hybrid pilot Fantasy Life, written by Tim McAuliffe based on the memoir by one of U.S.’ top fantasy experts, ESPN’s Matthew Berry. When hard-working Mitch (Connolly) lands his ultimate dream job hosting a fantasy football show, he’s forced to navigate office politics while becoming the star he never thought he could be. Caan plays the tough and humorless Chuck, an ex-legendary football player/coach who’s on Mitch’s new team working on Fox’s fantasy football league show. Chuck doesn’t get fantasy football since he played real football and suffered real pain, however, Mitch eventually impresses him, and the former football star is willing to work with him. Williams plays Mitch’s new boss. The pilot reunites Caan with 20th TV after starring in the studio’s ABC comedy series Back In the Game. In addition to starring, Connolly is executive producing Fantasy Life alongside McAuliffe and 3 Arts’ Michael Rotenberg, Jonathan Berry, Greg Walter and Troy Zien.
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Mar 18, 2015 8:15:26 GMT -6
deadline.com/2015/03/jamie-lynn-sigler-cast-fantasy-life-fox-pilot-1201394275/Jamie Lynn Sigler Cast In ‘Fantasy Life’ The Sopranos alumna Jamie Lynn Sigler will co-star opposite Kevin Connolly, Vanessa Williams, and James Caan in Fox’s multi-camera/hybrid pilot Fantasy Life, written by Tim McAuliffe based on the memoir by one of U.S.’ top fantasy experts, ESPN’s Matthew Berry. When hard-working Mitch (Connolly) lands his ultimate dream job hosting a fantasy football show, he’s forced to navigate office politics while becoming the star he never thought he could be. Sigler will play Abby, a strong, confident, attractive, smart, sports analyst on Mitch’s Fantasy Football league show. Caan plays an ex-legendary football player/coach who also is working on the show. Williams plays Mitch’s new boss. In addition to starring, Connolly is executive producing Fantasy Life alongside McAuliffe and 3 Arts’ Michael Rotenberg, Jonathan Berry, Greg Walter and Troy Zien. On the comedy side, Sigler, repped by Paradigm and John Carrabino Management, co-starred in NBC’s Guys with Kids.
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Mar 20, 2015 8:12:37 GMT -6
deadline.com/2015/03/james-caan-exits-fantasy-life-fox-pilot-1201395575/James Caan Exits Fox Pilot ‘Fantasy Life’ James Caan has departed Fox’s multi-camera/hybrid pilot Fantasy Life following its table read today. Caan was a last-minute addition to the project; he only closed his deal three days ago. Caan had a previous commitment to Sicilian Vampire, a movie written and directed by Frank D’Angelo, which is starting production in Toronto with Paul Sorvino, Daryl Hannah, Michael Madsen, Daniel Baldwin, Franco Nero and Eric Roberts co-starring. When Caan signed on for Fantasy Life, the two sides believed that the dates for the movie and the pilot would be worked out. That no longer is the case, leading to Caan’s departure. His role is being recast. Fantasy Life was written by Tim McAuliffe based on the memoir by one of U.S.’ top fantasy sports experts, ESPN’s Matthew Berry. When hard-working Mitch (Kevin Connolly) lands his ultimate dream job hosting a fantasy football show, he’s forced to navigate office politics while becoming the star he never thought he could be. Caan was to play the tough and humorless Chuck, a legendary ex-football player/coach who’s on Mitch’s new team working on Fox’s fantasy football league show. Chuck doesn’t get fantasy football since he played real football and suffered real pain, however, Mitch eventually impresses him, and the former football star is willing to work with him.
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Mar 25, 2015 10:23:54 GMT -6
deadline.com/2015/03/chris-mcdonald-cast-fantasy-life-pilot-fox-recasting-1201398331/Chris McDonald Cast In ‘Fantasy Life’ Pilot Chris McDonald (Boardwalk Empire) has joined Fox’s multi-camera/hybrid pilot Fantasy Life. He replaces James Caan, who was originally cast in the role but exited after the table read. Fantasy Life was written by Tim McAuliffe based on the memoir by top fantasy sports expert, ESPN’s Matthew Berry. When hard-working Mitch (Kevin Connolly) lands his ultimate dream job hosting a fantasy football show, he’s forced to navigate office politics while becoming the star he never thought he could be. McDonald will play the tough and humorless Chuck, a legendary ex-football player/coach who’s on Mitch’s new team working on Fox’s fantasy football league show. Chuck doesn’t get fantasy football since he played real football and suffered real pain, however, Mitch eventually impresses him, and the former football star is willing to work with him. Vanessa Williams co-stars. McDonald, repped by Brillstein Entertainment Partners and Gersh, will next be seen in the high-profile History miniseries Texas Rising and features The Squeeze, Daughter Of God and A Conspiracy On Jekyll Island.
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