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The Now (TV series)

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The Now
GenreComedy
Directed by
Starring
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes14
Production
Executive producers
Production companyAnonymous Content
Original release
NetworkThe Roku Channel
ReleaseDecember 10, 2021 (2021-12-10)

The Now is an American comedy television series, directed by Peter and Bobby Farrelly. It stars Dave Franco, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Daryl Hannah and Jimmy Tatro. It was originally set to debut in 2020 on Quibi, but it moved to The Roku Channel due to Quibi's shutdown in December 2020.[1] It premiered on The Roku Channel on December 10, 2021.[2]

Premise

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A secret from Ed Poole's past has seemingly destroyed his future, the only thing to make his life worth living is to forget the past and live in The Now.

Cast and characters

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Main

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Recurring

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Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date [3]
1"Call From…Mother"Bobby FarrellySteve Leff and Pete Jones and Peter FarrellyDecember 10, 2021 (2021-12-10)
2"Don't Shush Your Mother"Peter FarrellySteve Leff and Pete Jones and Peter FarrellyDecember 10, 2021 (2021-12-10)
3"Does the Suspense Not Ever Get to You?"Peter FarrellySteve Leff and Pete Jones and Peter FarrellyDecember 10, 2021 (2021-12-10)
4"See You at Ten, Ed-O"Bobby FarrellySteve Leff and Pete Jones and Peter FarrellyDecember 10, 2021 (2021-12-10)
5"Take a Piece of Him"Bobby FarrellySteve Leff and Pete Jones and Peter FarrellyDecember 10, 2021 (2021-12-10)
6"No Past, No Future, Just the Current Moment"Bobby FarrellySteve Leff and Pete Jones and Peter FarrellyDecember 10, 2021 (2021-12-10)
7"Why Does This Ice Stink?"Bobby FarrellySteve Leff and Pete Jones and Peter FarrellyDecember 10, 2021 (2021-12-10)
8"Good News, You're Not Dead"Bobby FarrellySteve Leff and Pete Jones and Peter FarrellyDecember 10, 2021 (2021-12-10)
9"A Little Crazy... But Good Crazy"Peter FarrellySteve Leff and Pete Jones and Peter FarrellyDecember 10, 2021 (2021-12-10)
10"We Gotta Drink Bud"Bobby FarrellySteve Leff and Pete Jones and Peter FarrellyDecember 10, 2021 (2021-12-10)
11"Sharing Is Caring"Bobby FarrellySteve Leff and Pete Jones and Peter FarrellyDecember 10, 2021 (2021-12-10)
12"It Was Just a Nick"Bobby FarrellySteve Leff and Pete Jones and Peter FarrellyDecember 10, 2021 (2021-12-10)
13"Bottomings"Bobby FarrellySteve Leff and Pete Jones and Peter FarrellyDecember 10, 2021 (2021-12-10)
14"Not Now"Peter FarrellySteve Leff and Pete Jones and Peter FarrellyDecember 10, 2021 (2021-12-10)

Production

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Development

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In July 2019, it was announced Peter Farrelly would direct the series, from a screenplay by Farrelly, Steve Laff and Pete Jones, with Anonymous Content producing the series for Quibi.[4] In October 2019, Bobby Farrelly was announced to co-direct the series.[5]

Casting

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In October 2019, Dave Franco joined the cast of the series.[6] In November 2019, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Daryl Hannah, Jimmy Tatro joined the cast as series regulars, while Alyssa Milano, Lex Scott Davis, Rob Yang, and Bill Murray joined in recurring capacity.[7][8]

Release

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On October 21, 2020, it was announced that Quibi would be shutting down all operations, leaving the series' release in question.[9] On October 29, 2020, it was announced that development of the series would move to The Roku Channel.[10] The series premiered on The Roku Channel on December 10, 2021.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Coggan, Devan (June 18, 2020). "Get a first look at Dave Franco and Bill Murray in Quibi comedy The Now". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Roku's The Now Trailer: Dave Franco & Bill Murray Star in Comedy Series". ComingSoon.net. 2021-12-10. Retrieved 2021-12-10.
  3. ^ "Shows A-Z – The Now on Roku". The Futon Critic. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  4. ^ Petski, Denise (July 9, 2019). "Peter Farrelly Comedy Series 'The Now' Set At Quibi". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  5. ^ Bell, BreAnna (October 31, 2019). "TV News Roundup: Quibi Orders 'The Now' With Farrelly Brothers Set to Direct". Variety. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  6. ^ Porter, Rick (October 31, 2019). "Dave Franco to Star in Farrelly Brothers Comedy at Quibi". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  7. ^ Ray-Ramos, Dino (November 11, 2019). "Quibi Comedy 'The Now' Sets O'Shea Jackson, Daryl Hannah, And Jimmy Tatro In Lead Roles; Alyssa Milano, Rob Yang And Lex Scott Davis To Recur". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  8. ^ Pederson, Erik (November 15, 2019). "Bill Murray Joins Farrelly Brothers Comedy 'The Now' At Quibi". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  9. ^ Mullin, Benjamin; Flint, Joe; Farrell, Maureen (October 21, 2020). "Quibi Is Shutting Down as Problems Mount". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  10. ^ Spangler, Todd (January 8, 2021). "Roku Acquires Global Rights to 75-Plus Quibi Shows, Will Stream Them for Free". Variety. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
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