Back in April, Allison reported that Ray Romano was working on a pilot for TNT. Romano is playing the lead, and now Andre Braugher has been added to the cast of Men of a Certain Age. The series, a dramedy along the lines of Sideways, focuses on lives of three middle-aged friends. Braugher will play Owen, a car salesman and family man. Ray Romano and Mike Royce (Everybody Loves Raymond) are writing and producing the show together.I've been an Andre Braugher fan since Homicide: Life on the Street, and I'm excited to see him get a promising role like this. Braugher is more of a dramatic actor, but he's definitely capable of getting some laughs. No word yet on who's playing the third friend. The character has been described as an aspiring actor.
Men of a Certain Age was originally created for HBO and found a home at TNT after HBO passed on it. This move might turn out to be a positive thing for the series. TNT has some solid, popular dramas, and Romano's pilot would fit right in. If the show is less like a sitcom and more like the grown-up comedy I'm expecting, I'll be sure to give it a chance.
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6-04-2008 @ 4:37PM
The Pepto Pimp said...
On the surface, I'd say this pilot/concept isn't a BAD a idea. Braugher and Romano are watchable and might have good chemistry. We'll just have to see.
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6-04-2008 @ 5:45PM
PurpleSlog said...
I can't wait till he gets Romano in the box!
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6-04-2008 @ 7:26PM
MERVE-THE-PERVE said...
Maybe they could get Matt LeBlanc as the aspiring actor? He's got that role nailed.
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6-13-2008 @ 3:01PM
badger girl said...
Oh Boy!!! Andre Braugher and Ray Romano together. I think I'm gonna plotz. This is sooo cool. I can hardly wait. Now I must hope the show doesn't go the way of every show I have ever loved. But hey, "Mad Men" and "The Closer" are doing good. So fingers crossed.
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