Jason Bateman is keeping himself busy. Hot off his pilot directing debut with Do Not Disturb, he has signed a deal with 20th Century Fox for a first-look at the new series. Obviously, he doesn't hold a grudge from the network's shoddy treatment of Arrested Development.
The new series will be developed under the banner of Bateman's company, F+A Productions. Do Not Disturb stars Jerry O'Connell and it was the only live-action comedy pilot Fox picked up as a new series for next season.
"He did an excellent job on the pilot visually, brought great energy and enthusiasm to it and, as an actor, he really understands how to talk to and motivate actors," said Gary Newman, 20th TV co-chairman. Bateman is also scheduled to lend his voice to the Fox animated series Sit Down, Shut Up which is scheduled to begin in the fall.
Jason Bateman has come a long way since Silver Spoons. I'm still eagerly waiting for the new season of It's Your Move.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
6-16-2008 @ 11:28AM
Griff1 said...
Great to see them working, but we really need to see the Arrested Development crew back together at some point, for the love of comedy!
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6-16-2008 @ 11:32AM
Alvaro said...
I didnt know FOX had any Hiring Firing power
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6-16-2008 @ 12:19PM
Griff1 said...
No, I fired him. As a result, I'm no longer welcome in the office.
6-16-2008 @ 1:57PM
Maria said...
I just want my kids back
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6-16-2008 @ 5:00PM
Ed said...
The girls love 'im. Young or old, it doesnt matter, in the dark.
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