Zainab Johnson has filmed her first original comedy special.
The actress and stand-up recently taped the solo debut, Zainab Johnson: Hijabs Off, and it will start streaming on Prime Video this fall. The Oct. 24 premiere date is fortuitous for both Johnson and the streamer, as it follows the third-season premiere of her series (Upload) by only four days.
Hijabs Off finds Johnson leaning on her unique identity — namely growing up a Black Muslim woman in a Harlem house where she was one of 13 children. Johnson has been a working stand-up for years. She competed on late NBC reality show Last Comic Standing, appeared in HBO’s All Def Comedy and has performed on Late Night with Seth Meyers, in addition to her regular club work.
In addition to her series regular role on Upload, Johnson’s acting resume includes Ramy, A Black Lady Sketch Show, American Koko and Private Practice.
The actress and stand-up recently taped the solo debut, Zainab Johnson: Hijabs Off, and it will start streaming on Prime Video this fall. The Oct. 24 premiere date is fortuitous for both Johnson and the streamer, as it follows the third-season premiere of her series (Upload) by only four days.
Hijabs Off finds Johnson leaning on her unique identity — namely growing up a Black Muslim woman in a Harlem house where she was one of 13 children. Johnson has been a working stand-up for years. She competed on late NBC reality show Last Comic Standing, appeared in HBO’s All Def Comedy and has performed on Late Night with Seth Meyers, in addition to her regular club work.
In addition to her series regular role on Upload, Johnson’s acting resume includes Ramy, A Black Lady Sketch Show, American Koko and Private Practice.
- 9/26/2023
- by Mikey O'Connell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Per Deadline, Netflix has snagged Old Dads, the feature directorial debut of comedian Bill Burr, with the streaming service giving the film an October 20th release.
In addition to directing Old Dads, Bill Burr also stars as Jack, a middle-aged father. Bobby Cannavale and Bokeem Woodbine also star in Old Dads as Jack’s two best friends. After selling their company to a millennial, the friends find themselves out of step and behind the times as they hilariously struggle to navigate a changing world of culture, career and fatherhood. Burr co-wrote the script alongside Ben Tishler. The movie also stars Katie Aselton, Reign Edwards, Rachael Harris, Miles Robbins, and Jackie Tohn.
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“I’m very excited to start shooting Old Dads,” Bill Burr said when the project was first announced last year. “This comedy is based on my own and my co-writer,...
In addition to directing Old Dads, Bill Burr also stars as Jack, a middle-aged father. Bobby Cannavale and Bokeem Woodbine also star in Old Dads as Jack’s two best friends. After selling their company to a millennial, the friends find themselves out of step and behind the times as they hilariously struggle to navigate a changing world of culture, career and fatherhood. Burr co-wrote the script alongside Ben Tishler. The movie also stars Katie Aselton, Reign Edwards, Rachael Harris, Miles Robbins, and Jackie Tohn.
Related Bill Burr to write, direct and star in Old Dads comedy for Miramax
“I’m very excited to start shooting Old Dads,” Bill Burr said when the project was first announced last year. “This comedy is based on my own and my co-writer,...
- 8/21/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Netflix has acquired comedian Bill Burr’s feature directorial debut Old Dads, which we were first to report on, slating the comedy for an October 20th premiere.
Hailing from Miramax, Burr’s All Things Comedy, and All of Us Productions, the film in which Burr also stars centers on his middle-aged father, Jack, and his two best friends (Bobby Cannavale and Bokeem Woodbine), who after selling their company to a millennial, find themselves out of step and behind the times as they hilariously struggle to navigate a changing world of culture, career and fatherhood.
Also starring in the pic written by Burr and Ben Tishler are Katie Aselton, Reign Edwards, Rachael Harris, Miles Robbins and Jackie Tohn. The producers are Burr, Tishler, Bill Block, Monica Levinson and Mike Bertolina.
Notable recent releases from Netflix include Juel Taylor’s sci-fi comedy They Cloned Tyrone...
Hailing from Miramax, Burr’s All Things Comedy, and All of Us Productions, the film in which Burr also stars centers on his middle-aged father, Jack, and his two best friends (Bobby Cannavale and Bokeem Woodbine), who after selling their company to a millennial, find themselves out of step and behind the times as they hilariously struggle to navigate a changing world of culture, career and fatherhood.
Also starring in the pic written by Burr and Ben Tishler are Katie Aselton, Reign Edwards, Rachael Harris, Miles Robbins and Jackie Tohn. The producers are Burr, Tishler, Bill Block, Monica Levinson and Mike Bertolina.
Notable recent releases from Netflix include Juel Taylor’s sci-fi comedy They Cloned Tyrone...
- 8/21/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Bill Burr and Al Madrigal’s All Things Comedy has elevated Russell Weissman to Chief Operating Officer of the expanding production company and podcast network. Weissman will lead audience strategy and oversee distribution, sales, business development, and podcasts. He will also support the founders and development teams with their expanding opportunities in film and television projects and he will step into an observer role of the Board with All Things Comedy.
“For the past six years, Russell Weissman has been a great partner in the strategy and growth of All Things Comedy,” stated Atc President and CEO, Mike Bertolina. “As his role has grown, and his impact felt on so many facets of our business, it became clear that promoting him to COO was warranted and commensurate with his responsibilities. I look forward to building further with him in this next phase of the business.”
“Not only has Russell become...
“For the past six years, Russell Weissman has been a great partner in the strategy and growth of All Things Comedy,” stated Atc President and CEO, Mike Bertolina. “As his role has grown, and his impact felt on so many facets of our business, it became clear that promoting him to COO was warranted and commensurate with his responsibilities. I look forward to building further with him in this next phase of the business.”
“Not only has Russell become...
- 6/27/2023
- Podnews.net
Exclusive: Russell Weissman has been upped to Chief Operating Officer at All Things Comedy, the prolific production company and podcast network founded by comics Bill Burr and Al Madrigal.
In his new role, Weissman will lead audience strategy and oversee distribution, sales, business development and podcasts. He will also support the founders and development teams as they expand their work in film and TV and step into an observer role vis-à-vis the company’s Board.
An executive with extensive knowledge of both digital and traditional entertainment ecosystems, Weissman joined Atc as VP of Audience Strategy & Marketing in 2017, focusing to this point on audience growth, marketing and digital strategy. Over the years, his role has evolved as he’s looked to scale the business by building company infrastructure, strategic partnerships and new revenue streams.
“For the past six years, Russell Weissman has been a great partner in the strategy and growth of All Things Comedy,...
In his new role, Weissman will lead audience strategy and oversee distribution, sales, business development and podcasts. He will also support the founders and development teams as they expand their work in film and TV and step into an observer role vis-à-vis the company’s Board.
An executive with extensive knowledge of both digital and traditional entertainment ecosystems, Weissman joined Atc as VP of Audience Strategy & Marketing in 2017, focusing to this point on audience growth, marketing and digital strategy. Over the years, his role has evolved as he’s looked to scale the business by building company infrastructure, strategic partnerships and new revenue streams.
“For the past six years, Russell Weissman has been a great partner in the strategy and growth of All Things Comedy,...
- 6/26/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Esther Povitsky (Dollface), Bobby Lee (Reservation Dogs) and Beverly D’Angelo (National Lampoon’s Vacation) are among the notable comedic talents set for Drugstone June — a new feature that Utopia, All Things Comedy, and Shout! Studios have partnered to produce for world sales.
Others set to appear in the film directed by Nicholaus Goossen (Grandma’s Boy) include James Remar (Sex and the City), Brandon Wardell (Easter Sunday), Danny Griffin (Fate: The Winx Saga), Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams (The Ms. Pat Show), Miranda Cosgrove (iCarly), Al Madrigal (Morbius), Haley Joel Osment (The Kominsky Method), Matt Walsh (Veep), Jackie Sandler (You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah!), Nick Rutherford (Rick and Morty), Jon “Dumbfoundead” Park (Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens), Trevor Wallace (Add-tv), Bhad Bhabie (Lights Out with David Spade), Steph Tolev (Old Dads), Jon Gabrus and Bill Burr (The King of Staten Island).
Drugstore June follows a...
Others set to appear in the film directed by Nicholaus Goossen (Grandma’s Boy) include James Remar (Sex and the City), Brandon Wardell (Easter Sunday), Danny Griffin (Fate: The Winx Saga), Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams (The Ms. Pat Show), Miranda Cosgrove (iCarly), Al Madrigal (Morbius), Haley Joel Osment (The Kominsky Method), Matt Walsh (Veep), Jackie Sandler (You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah!), Nick Rutherford (Rick and Morty), Jon “Dumbfoundead” Park (Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens), Trevor Wallace (Add-tv), Bhad Bhabie (Lights Out with David Spade), Steph Tolev (Old Dads), Jon Gabrus and Bill Burr (The King of Staten Island).
Drugstore June follows a...
- 12/6/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Miramax comedy “Old Dads,” the directorial debut for Bill Burr, who will also star in the film, has made nine additions to its cast, The Wrap has exclusively learned.
Jackie Tohn (“Glow”), Miles Robbins (“Halloween”), Rachael Harris (“Lucifer”), Dash McCloud (“Candy”), Justin Miles (“The Walking Dead”), Natasha Leggero (“Burning Love”), Katrina Bowden (“30 Rock”), Josh Brener (“Silicon Valley”) and Rory Scovel (“Physical”) have joined the cast for “Old Dads.”
“Old Dads” centers on a middle-aged father, Jack (Burr), and his two best friends (Cannavale and Woodbine), who after selling their company to a millennial, find themselves out of step and behind the times as they hilariously struggle to navigate a changing world of culture, career and fatherhood.
They will appear in the comedy alongside Burr, Bobby Cannavale, Bokeem Woodbine, Katie Aselton and Reign Edwards.
Burr is set to make his feature directorial debut and also co-wrote the script with Ben Tishler.
Jackie Tohn (“Glow”), Miles Robbins (“Halloween”), Rachael Harris (“Lucifer”), Dash McCloud (“Candy”), Justin Miles (“The Walking Dead”), Natasha Leggero (“Burning Love”), Katrina Bowden (“30 Rock”), Josh Brener (“Silicon Valley”) and Rory Scovel (“Physical”) have joined the cast for “Old Dads.”
“Old Dads” centers on a middle-aged father, Jack (Burr), and his two best friends (Cannavale and Woodbine), who after selling their company to a millennial, find themselves out of step and behind the times as they hilariously struggle to navigate a changing world of culture, career and fatherhood.
They will appear in the comedy alongside Burr, Bobby Cannavale, Bokeem Woodbine, Katie Aselton and Reign Edwards.
Burr is set to make his feature directorial debut and also co-wrote the script with Ben Tishler.
- 3/31/2022
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Reign Edwards is set to star in Bill Burr’s Miramax comedy Old Dads. Edwards joins previously announced cast of Burr, Bobby Cannavale, Bokeem Woodbine and Katie Aselton. She plays the role of Britney, the young girlfriend of Woodbine.
Burr co-wrote the movie and is currently directing the movie in Los Angeles.
Burr’s All Things Comedy is producing alongside Ben Tishler, who co-wrote the script with Burr, as well as Monica Levinson and Mike Bertolina.
Edwards stars in the Amazon series The Wilds, which has its second season premiering May 6. She is also known for her recurring role over four seasons on FX’s Snowfall. Other credits include CBS Films’ Hellfest, Blumhouse’s Into the Dark and CBS’ MacGyver. She earned three Daytime Emmy nominations for her role on The Bold and the Beautiful.
Edwards will next be seen starring in Wayfarer’s experimental film Love You Anyway opposite Charlie Gillespie.
Burr co-wrote the movie and is currently directing the movie in Los Angeles.
Burr’s All Things Comedy is producing alongside Ben Tishler, who co-wrote the script with Burr, as well as Monica Levinson and Mike Bertolina.
Edwards stars in the Amazon series The Wilds, which has its second season premiering May 6. She is also known for her recurring role over four seasons on FX’s Snowfall. Other credits include CBS Films’ Hellfest, Blumhouse’s Into the Dark and CBS’ MacGyver. She earned three Daytime Emmy nominations for her role on The Bold and the Beautiful.
Edwards will next be seen starring in Wayfarer’s experimental film Love You Anyway opposite Charlie Gillespie.
- 3/8/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Katie Aselton (The Morning Show) has signed on to star alongside Bill Burr, Bobby Cannavale and Bokeem Woodbine in the comedy Old Dads, which Burr wrote and is directing for Miramax and his company All Things Comedy.
The comedian’s feature directorial debut centers on a middle-aged father, Jack (Burr), and his two best friends (Cannavale and Woodbine), who after selling their company to a millennial, find themselves out of step and behind the times as they hilariously struggle to navigate a changing world of culture, career and fatherhood.
Aselton is playing Jack’s wife, Leah. Burr and Ben Tishler penned the script and are producing alongside Bill Block, Monica Levinson and Mike Bertolina, with production underway in Los Angeles.
Aselton is an actor and filmmaker perhaps best known for her starring role as Jenny on FX’s comedy The League. She...
The comedian’s feature directorial debut centers on a middle-aged father, Jack (Burr), and his two best friends (Cannavale and Woodbine), who after selling their company to a millennial, find themselves out of step and behind the times as they hilariously struggle to navigate a changing world of culture, career and fatherhood.
Aselton is playing Jack’s wife, Leah. Burr and Ben Tishler penned the script and are producing alongside Bill Block, Monica Levinson and Mike Bertolina, with production underway in Los Angeles.
Aselton is an actor and filmmaker perhaps best known for her starring role as Jenny on FX’s comedy The League. She...
- 3/7/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Comedian and actor Bill Burr (F Is for Family) is writing, directing and starring alongside Emmy winner Bobby Cannavale (Boardwalk Empire) and Emmy nominee Bokeem Woodbine (Fargo) in the original comedy Old Dads, which Miramax has come aboard to produce in conjunction with Burr’s All Things Comedy.
Burr’s feature directorial debut centers on a middle-aged father (Burr) and his two best friends (Cannavale and Woodbine) who after selling their company to a millennial, find themselves out of step and behind the times as they hilariously struggle to navigate a changing world of culture, career and fatherhood. Burr and Ben Tishler penned the script and are producing with Bill Block, Monica Levinson and Mike Bertolina. Production kicked off in Los Angeles yesterday.
“I’m very excited to start shooting Old Dads,” said Burr. “This comedy is based on my own and my co-writer,...
Burr’s feature directorial debut centers on a middle-aged father (Burr) and his two best friends (Cannavale and Woodbine) who after selling their company to a millennial, find themselves out of step and behind the times as they hilariously struggle to navigate a changing world of culture, career and fatherhood. Burr and Ben Tishler penned the script and are producing with Bill Block, Monica Levinson and Mike Bertolina. Production kicked off in Los Angeles yesterday.
“I’m very excited to start shooting Old Dads,” said Burr. “This comedy is based on my own and my co-writer,...
- 3/3/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Comedian Bill Burr will star in a new comedy show for Quibi, the upcoming mobile-only streaming service, that will explore how far people are willing to go to get what they want.
Each episode of the series, currently being produced under the working title “Immoral Compass,” will have a character facing a “desperate desire: love, fame, money, intelligence, family, power, and intelligence, among a number of other hot button topics,” according to Quibi. They’ll then be faced with an “extremely unethical decision” that would land the character whatever they desire — if they choose to do it.
“Immoral Compass” will feature several standup comedians, Quibi said. The show is inspired by YouTuber Tyler Falbo’s digital shorts. Falbo will also write, direct and executive produce the show.
Also Read: Reese Witherspoon to Narrate Quibi Docuseries on 'Fierce' Female Animals
“I was blown away by the originality and style of Tyler’s work,...
Each episode of the series, currently being produced under the working title “Immoral Compass,” will have a character facing a “desperate desire: love, fame, money, intelligence, family, power, and intelligence, among a number of other hot button topics,” according to Quibi. They’ll then be faced with an “extremely unethical decision” that would land the character whatever they desire — if they choose to do it.
“Immoral Compass” will feature several standup comedians, Quibi said. The show is inspired by YouTuber Tyler Falbo’s digital shorts. Falbo will also write, direct and executive produce the show.
Also Read: Reese Witherspoon to Narrate Quibi Docuseries on 'Fierce' Female Animals
“I was blown away by the originality and style of Tyler’s work,...
- 1/17/2020
- by Sean Burch
- The Wrap
Bill Burr is the latest to score a series at Quibi. The comic, actor and podcaster will write, direct, star in and executive produce Immoral Compass (working title) for the digital shortform service that launches in April.
Based on Tyler Falbo’s digital shorts, Immoral Compass is described as an outrageous psychological thriller series exploring how far “normal” people will go to get what they desire – but with unpredictably, inevitable consequences following as the story unfolds.
“I was blown away by the originality and style of Tyler’s work,” Burr said. “I’m very excited to be included in his show.”
Featuring some of big names in stand-up comedy, each episode opens with a character facing a desperate desire: love, fame, money, intelligence, family, power and intelligence, among a number of other hot-button topics. When an extremely unethical decision offers each character the chance to get exactly what they want.
Based on Tyler Falbo’s digital shorts, Immoral Compass is described as an outrageous psychological thriller series exploring how far “normal” people will go to get what they desire – but with unpredictably, inevitable consequences following as the story unfolds.
“I was blown away by the originality and style of Tyler’s work,” Burr said. “I’m very excited to be included in his show.”
Featuring some of big names in stand-up comedy, each episode opens with a character facing a desperate desire: love, fame, money, intelligence, family, power and intelligence, among a number of other hot-button topics. When an extremely unethical decision offers each character the chance to get exactly what they want.
- 1/17/2020
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
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