John Stamos is opening up about being labeled a playboy when he was younger.
The 60-year-old actor had that label put on him and at the time, felt like he had to keep up with it, but it of course had a lasting impact on him.
John is gearing up to release his new memoir “If You Would Have Told Me,” and in a new excerpt, he reflects on the ways in which the playboy label affected him.
Keep reading to see what he said…
“I’m lonely, but never alone. In a sober state, I’d have the pride, morals, and values to avoid the proverbial low-hanging fruit. But what fun is that? Plus, I have an image to uphold. The ‘bon vivant’ character, the cocksman, the ladies’ man with a revolving bedroom door,” John writes in his book, via People.
“I can’t go on my friend Howard Stern...
The 60-year-old actor had that label put on him and at the time, felt like he had to keep up with it, but it of course had a lasting impact on him.
John is gearing up to release his new memoir “If You Would Have Told Me,” and in a new excerpt, he reflects on the ways in which the playboy label affected him.
Keep reading to see what he said…
“I’m lonely, but never alone. In a sober state, I’d have the pride, morals, and values to avoid the proverbial low-hanging fruit. But what fun is that? Plus, I have an image to uphold. The ‘bon vivant’ character, the cocksman, the ladies’ man with a revolving bedroom door,” John writes in his book, via People.
“I can’t go on my friend Howard Stern...
- 10/22/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
This story about the casting of “Shrinking” first appeared in the Comedy Series issue of TheWrap’s awards magazine.
Say you’re casting a thoughtful comedy about the world of psychotherapists, and you need a seasoned veteran to support the sharp young cast in a potentially scene-stealing mentor role. And then you land one of the biggest movie stars in the world, an icon who has been in two of the largest movie franchises in the last 50 years.
This was the reality for “Shrinking” casting directors Debby Romano and Brett Benner when the AppleTV+ comedy was being put together. It still seems surreal to them that they landed Harrison Ford for the pivotal supporting role of Paul, a senior member of the practice where Jason Segel and Jessica Williams’ characters work as therapists.
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Say you’re casting a thoughtful comedy about the world of psychotherapists, and you need a seasoned veteran to support the sharp young cast in a potentially scene-stealing mentor role. And then you land one of the biggest movie stars in the world, an icon who has been in two of the largest movie franchises in the last 50 years.
This was the reality for “Shrinking” casting directors Debby Romano and Brett Benner when the AppleTV+ comedy was being put together. It still seems surreal to them that they landed Harrison Ford for the pivotal supporting role of Paul, a senior member of the practice where Jason Segel and Jessica Williams’ characters work as therapists.
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- 6/13/2023
- by Jason Clark
- The Wrap
In a competitive situation, Apple Original Films has nabbed “Outcome,” the new dark comedy directed by Jonah Hill, which is in talks to star Keanu Reeves and Hill. The movie will be produced by Apple Studios.
Reeves plays Reef, a damaged Hollywood star who goes on a long journey of the soul after he is confronted with a mysterious video clip from his past. The script was written by Hill and Ezra Woods and produced by Hill and Matt Dines under their Strong Baby banner. This will be Hill’s second narrative feature after “Mid90s,” which he made for A24 and Scott Rudin.
Last year, Netflix released Hill’s documentary feature “Stutz,” about the life and work of Dr. Phil Stutz, Hill’s therapist. Hill’s last two on-screen performances were also for Netflix – he appeared in Kenya Barris’ somewhat controversial “You People” earlier this year and in 2021 co-starred in...
Reeves plays Reef, a damaged Hollywood star who goes on a long journey of the soul after he is confronted with a mysterious video clip from his past. The script was written by Hill and Ezra Woods and produced by Hill and Matt Dines under their Strong Baby banner. This will be Hill’s second narrative feature after “Mid90s,” which he made for A24 and Scott Rudin.
Last year, Netflix released Hill’s documentary feature “Stutz,” about the life and work of Dr. Phil Stutz, Hill’s therapist. Hill’s last two on-screen performances were also for Netflix – he appeared in Kenya Barris’ somewhat controversial “You People” earlier this year and in 2021 co-starred in...
- 4/5/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Jonah Hill is staying in business with Apple. His next directorial project, “Outcome,” which was first announced back in November, has landed at the streamer. As previously revealed, Keanu Reeves will star in the film, co-written by Hill and Ezra Woods, but new plot details have emerged with the release of Wednesday’s news.
“Outcome” will star Reeves as Reef, a damaged Hollywood star who must dive into the dark depths of his past to confront his demons and make amends after he is extorted with a mysterious video clip from his past.
Apple Original Films landed “Outcome” in a competitive situation, according to the streamer. The film will be produced by Matt Dines and Hill under their Strong Baby banner.
The film marks the latest collaboration for Hill and Apple Original Films, who are also developing a Grateful Dead biopic with Martin Scorsese’s Sikelia Productions, which will be directed by Scorsese,...
“Outcome” will star Reeves as Reef, a damaged Hollywood star who must dive into the dark depths of his past to confront his demons and make amends after he is extorted with a mysterious video clip from his past.
Apple Original Films landed “Outcome” in a competitive situation, according to the streamer. The film will be produced by Matt Dines and Hill under their Strong Baby banner.
The film marks the latest collaboration for Hill and Apple Original Films, who are also developing a Grateful Dead biopic with Martin Scorsese’s Sikelia Productions, which will be directed by Scorsese,...
- 4/5/2023
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
[This story contains spoilers for the finale of Apple’s Shrinking, “Closure.”]
For Shrinking viewers who want more of Liz and Derek, look no further than Christa Miller.
The actress plays Liz in the Apple grief comedy, the helicopter neighbor with a big heart to Jason Segel’s grieving therapist Jimmy. She’s also the series’ music supervisor — yes, she orchestrated Harrison Ford’s memorable rendition of “Every Morning” — and she’s married to Shrinking co-creator Bill Lawrence, a relationship that has hilariously (see interview below) seeped into the show’s onscreen twosome of Liz and Derek, played by Ted McGinley.
“There’s a scene where my [retiring] husband tells me, ‘Look, I’ve been working my ass off, and you’re going to have to find a way to do something out of the house.’ And the writers make fun of my husband because they say to him, ‘Would you ever say that to Christa?’ And he would say,...
For Shrinking viewers who want more of Liz and Derek, look no further than Christa Miller.
The actress plays Liz in the Apple grief comedy, the helicopter neighbor with a big heart to Jason Segel’s grieving therapist Jimmy. She’s also the series’ music supervisor — yes, she orchestrated Harrison Ford’s memorable rendition of “Every Morning” — and she’s married to Shrinking co-creator Bill Lawrence, a relationship that has hilariously (see interview below) seeped into the show’s onscreen twosome of Liz and Derek, played by Ted McGinley.
“There’s a scene where my [retiring] husband tells me, ‘Look, I’ve been working my ass off, and you’re going to have to find a way to do something out of the house.’ And the writers make fun of my husband because they say to him, ‘Would you ever say that to Christa?’ And he would say,...
- 3/27/2023
- by Jackie Strause
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ted Lasso’s creators went into the series thinking it would be three seasons, and they’re doing the same with Shrinking. Aside from the Apple TV+ series coming to us from the minds of Brett Goldstein and Bill Lawrence, Shrinking shares something else with Ted Lasso. Here’s what we know about another season of Shrinking.
Jason Segel as Jimmy in ‘Shrinking’ | Apple TV+ Is ‘Shrinking’ getting a season 2? It was pitched as a three-season show
Lawrence always has a plan for the stories he’s telling. “We pitched three seasons — the beginning, middle, and end,” he told Variety of Shrinking. “It does not have a sports season component to it the same way that that’s a function of the story. Like, ‘I wonder if they win or lose!'”
He didn’t say much about the plans for the future seasons of Shrinking, but one thing is for sure.
Jason Segel as Jimmy in ‘Shrinking’ | Apple TV+ Is ‘Shrinking’ getting a season 2? It was pitched as a three-season show
Lawrence always has a plan for the stories he’s telling. “We pitched three seasons — the beginning, middle, and end,” he told Variety of Shrinking. “It does not have a sports season component to it the same way that that’s a function of the story. Like, ‘I wonder if they win or lose!'”
He didn’t say much about the plans for the future seasons of Shrinking, but one thing is for sure.
- 3/27/2023
- by Lauren Anderson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Exclusive: Hot on the heels of their historic Oscars sweep with Everything Everywhere All at Once and The Whale, A24 has set the cast for Y2K, a dial-up disaster comedy to be directed for the studio by SNL alum Kyle Mooney.
Jaeden Martell (It), West Side Story breakout Rachel Zegler and Julian Dennison (Deadpool 2) lead a stacked ensemble that also includes Lachlan Watson (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), Mason Gooding (Scream VI), 5x Billboard Music Award-winner The Kid Laroi, Tim Heidecker (Us), Eduardo Franco (Stranger Things), Miles Robbins (Blockers), Alicia Silverstone (The Killing of a Sacred Deer), Fred Hechinger (Fear Street Trilogy) and Daniel Zolghadri (Funny Pages).
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Jaeden Martell (It), West Side Story breakout Rachel Zegler and Julian Dennison (Deadpool 2) lead a stacked ensemble that also includes Lachlan Watson (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), Mason Gooding (Scream VI), 5x Billboard Music Award-winner The Kid Laroi, Tim Heidecker (Us), Eduardo Franco (Stranger Things), Miles Robbins (Blockers), Alicia Silverstone (The Killing of a Sacred Deer), Fred Hechinger (Fear Street Trilogy) and Daniel Zolghadri (Funny Pages).
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- 3/23/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Jason Segel’s Shrinking doesn’t star Jonah Hill, but the Apple TV+ series loosely connects to the actor. Shrinking stars Segel as Jimmy Laird and follows his grief journey. Along the way, we meet Jimmy’s friends, family, and colleagues, including Harrison Ford’s Phil. Ford’s role in the Apple TV+ series directly correlates to Hill’s real-life therapist Phil Stutz.
Harrison Ford as Paul in ‘Shrinking’ | Apple TV+ Harrison Ford worked with Jonah Hill’s therapist Phil Stutz to create Paul
Phil is Jimmy’s mentor and colleague in Shrinking. The character is based on real-life therapist Stutz, who happens to be Hill’s therapist and the subject of his 2022 Netflix documentary Stutz.
“Harrison Ford … met with Phil Stutz, the therapist who inspired his character,” Shrinking production designer Cabot McMullen told Showbiz Cheat Sheet via email. Like the fictional Paul, Stutz Is diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease,...
Harrison Ford as Paul in ‘Shrinking’ | Apple TV+ Harrison Ford worked with Jonah Hill’s therapist Phil Stutz to create Paul
Phil is Jimmy’s mentor and colleague in Shrinking. The character is based on real-life therapist Stutz, who happens to be Hill’s therapist and the subject of his 2022 Netflix documentary Stutz.
“Harrison Ford … met with Phil Stutz, the therapist who inspired his character,” Shrinking production designer Cabot McMullen told Showbiz Cheat Sheet via email. Like the fictional Paul, Stutz Is diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease,...
- 3/10/2023
- by Lauren Anderson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Shrinking stars Jason Segel as Jimmy Laird, a therapist whose wife recently died. To cope with his loss, Jimmy forgoes his training and ethics and takes an unconventional approach to therapy. The Apple TV+ series delivers a lot of emotion in each episode’s 20-30 minute run time. Part of that emotion is evoked through Shrinking‘s set design.
The seriess takes place in Pasadena, California. So, that’s where production spent a lot of time filming the characters’ homes and the therapy offices. Showbiz Cheat Sheet spoke with production designer Cabot McMullen to get more detail about why Pasadena was the perfect backdrop. McMullen also spoke about collaborating with Segel and the rest of the cast on set design decisions for Shrinking.
Jimmy Laird (Jason Segel) stands in front of his Craftsman-style Pasadena home | Apple TV+ ‘Fifty Shrinks’ book inspired the therapy offices in Apple TV+’s ‘Shrinking’
The therapy offices where Jimmy,...
The seriess takes place in Pasadena, California. So, that’s where production spent a lot of time filming the characters’ homes and the therapy offices. Showbiz Cheat Sheet spoke with production designer Cabot McMullen to get more detail about why Pasadena was the perfect backdrop. McMullen also spoke about collaborating with Segel and the rest of the cast on set design decisions for Shrinking.
Jimmy Laird (Jason Segel) stands in front of his Craftsman-style Pasadena home | Apple TV+ ‘Fifty Shrinks’ book inspired the therapy offices in Apple TV+’s ‘Shrinking’
The therapy offices where Jimmy,...
- 2/24/2023
- by Lauren Anderson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
When production designer Cabot McMullen first started thinking about designing the therapist’s practice that is the heart of AppleTV+s “Shrinking,” Harrison Ford had not yet been cast.
Phil’s character was based on a real-life therapist, Phil Stutz, the subject of Jonah Hill’s recent documentary “Stutz.” But when it was announced that Ford would play the lead, Phil became Paul.
As for his designs, McMullen worked closely with the actors to develop a design strategy for each office with character-driven representation through artwork, books, color palettes and desktop details. Many of the desktop items were personally chosen or curated by the actors.
Running the gamut of appealing personalities, the ensemble is made up of Ford as Paul, a charming, yet grumpy man. Jason Segel is Jimmy — a man riddled with guilt, grieving the loss of his wife while trying to be a cool dad to his teenage daughter,...
Phil’s character was based on a real-life therapist, Phil Stutz, the subject of Jonah Hill’s recent documentary “Stutz.” But when it was announced that Ford would play the lead, Phil became Paul.
As for his designs, McMullen worked closely with the actors to develop a design strategy for each office with character-driven representation through artwork, books, color palettes and desktop details. Many of the desktop items were personally chosen or curated by the actors.
Running the gamut of appealing personalities, the ensemble is made up of Ford as Paul, a charming, yet grumpy man. Jason Segel is Jimmy — a man riddled with guilt, grieving the loss of his wife while trying to be a cool dad to his teenage daughter,...
- 2/14/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Jonah Hill, Eddie Murphy and Julia Louis-Dreyfus star in an unfunny Netflix comedy about an interracial relationship
It’s only been a couple of months since Jonah Hill won over audiences with Stutz, his sharp and surprisingly stirring documentary about his therapist, Phil Stutz. The actor is back with another contribution to the Netflix canon, this one an unfortunate monument to the unexamined life.
Hill stars in, co-produced and co-wrote You People with Black-ish creator Kenya Barris. Strong as its streetwear and soundtrack game may be, the project lacks the discipline or specificity that makes a romantic comedy pop. Instead we have an updated yet out-of-date revisit of Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner by way of Meet The Parents. A nice Jewish boy and a nice Black girl like each other. A lot. And there’s the premise for the screenplay, a smorgasbord of time-killing and wannabe edgy jokes that dives headstrong into stereotypes.
It’s only been a couple of months since Jonah Hill won over audiences with Stutz, his sharp and surprisingly stirring documentary about his therapist, Phil Stutz. The actor is back with another contribution to the Netflix canon, this one an unfortunate monument to the unexamined life.
Hill stars in, co-produced and co-wrote You People with Black-ish creator Kenya Barris. Strong as its streetwear and soundtrack game may be, the project lacks the discipline or specificity that makes a romantic comedy pop. Instead we have an updated yet out-of-date revisit of Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner by way of Meet The Parents. A nice Jewish boy and a nice Black girl like each other. A lot. And there’s the premise for the screenplay, a smorgasbord of time-killing and wannabe edgy jokes that dives headstrong into stereotypes.
- 1/27/2023
- by Lauren Mechling
- The Guardian - Film News
Plot: Jimmy is a grieving therapist who breaks the rules and tells his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to people’s lives … including his own.
Review: Now and then, a series immediately clicks with audiences. The most recent example of this is the AppleTV+ series Ted Lasso which has united audiences across the globe with a heartfelt and hilarious look at a broken character striving for positivity and success despite the odds. It is no coincidence that the latest AppleTV+ series bound to unite audiences and critics, Shrinking, comes from Ted Lasso writers and executive producers Brett Goldstein and Bill Lawrence. Teaming with Jason Segel and an ensemble cast chock full of brilliant performances, Shrinking is my favorite series of 2023, thanks to a combination of realistic portrayals of grief, therapy, and parenthood while still delivering a hilarious, heartfelt,...
Review: Now and then, a series immediately clicks with audiences. The most recent example of this is the AppleTV+ series Ted Lasso which has united audiences across the globe with a heartfelt and hilarious look at a broken character striving for positivity and success despite the odds. It is no coincidence that the latest AppleTV+ series bound to unite audiences and critics, Shrinking, comes from Ted Lasso writers and executive producers Brett Goldstein and Bill Lawrence. Teaming with Jason Segel and an ensemble cast chock full of brilliant performances, Shrinking is my favorite series of 2023, thanks to a combination of realistic portrayals of grief, therapy, and parenthood while still delivering a hilarious, heartfelt,...
- 1/23/2023
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Jonah Hill fans are praising the actor for his mental health Netflix documentary Stutz.
In the documentary – which was releaed on 14 November – the Superbad star interviews his longtime therapist, Phil Stutz, who shares tools for coping with mental health struggles.
The 38-year-old, who directed Stutz himself, opens up about his own experiences. Meanwhile, Stutz provides actionable advice and techniques for viewers.
Fans have called the informative documentary “life-changing” and a must-see for anyone struggling with mental health issues.
One person tweeted: “Stutz on Netflix [is] life-changing. I feel so empowered now. Jonah Hill I love you 1000X.”
“I learned more about mental health in 90 minutes than I did with six years of reading self help books and going to various therapists,” said another.
Unlike other therapists whose approach is primarily to listen to their patients, Stutz takes a more active role in the process.
In the film, the therapist says his...
In the documentary – which was releaed on 14 November – the Superbad star interviews his longtime therapist, Phil Stutz, who shares tools for coping with mental health struggles.
The 38-year-old, who directed Stutz himself, opens up about his own experiences. Meanwhile, Stutz provides actionable advice and techniques for viewers.
Fans have called the informative documentary “life-changing” and a must-see for anyone struggling with mental health issues.
One person tweeted: “Stutz on Netflix [is] life-changing. I feel so empowered now. Jonah Hill I love you 1000X.”
“I learned more about mental health in 90 minutes than I did with six years of reading self help books and going to various therapists,” said another.
Unlike other therapists whose approach is primarily to listen to their patients, Stutz takes a more active role in the process.
In the film, the therapist says his...
- 12/6/2022
- by Ellie Muir
- The Independent - Film
Plot: Phil Stutz is one of the world’s leading psychiatrists. He’s helped countless patients over 40 years, including world-class creatives and business leaders, and among them many therapy-skeptics. Directed by friend and patient Jonah Hill, the film explores Stutz’s life and walks the viewer through his signature visualization exercises, The Tools. As Hill sits down with Stutz for an unorthodox session that flips their typical doctor-patient dynamic, they bring The Tools to life in a humorous, vulnerable and ultimately therapeutic experience.
Review: Odds are that at least half of the people reading this review have experienced some form of therapy or psychoanalysis. In this modern age, so many resources are available to support mental health that the stigma of seeing a doctor to talk through personal issues is no longer something to be embarrassed about. But, therapists are also not one size fits all. Each doctor brings with...
Review: Odds are that at least half of the people reading this review have experienced some form of therapy or psychoanalysis. In this modern age, so many resources are available to support mental health that the stigma of seeing a doctor to talk through personal issues is no longer something to be embarrassed about. But, therapists are also not one size fits all. Each doctor brings with...
- 11/19/2022
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Each week we highlight the noteworthy titles that have recently hit streaming platforms in the United States. Check out this week’s selections below and past round-ups here.
The Kingdom I (Lars von Trier)
Before his latest opus, The Kingdom Exodus, arrives on Mubi, Lars von Trier has restored never-before-seen director’s cuts of the first two parts of his 1990s series The Kingdom. Set in the neurosurgical ward of the Danish hospital of Rigshospitalet, we’ve been itching to catch up on the series and now thankfully Mubi has afforded the opportunity with the first part, comprised of four episodes, now available the rest coming soon.
Where to Stream: Mubi (free 30 days)
Moonage Daydream (Brett Morgen)
Brett Morgen—venerated documentarian behind Cobain: Montage of Heck and Jane—is the first filmmaker to land a project sanctioned by the Bowie estate. He did not take this for granted. Moonage Daydream is a radiant,...
The Kingdom I (Lars von Trier)
Before his latest opus, The Kingdom Exodus, arrives on Mubi, Lars von Trier has restored never-before-seen director’s cuts of the first two parts of his 1990s series The Kingdom. Set in the neurosurgical ward of the Danish hospital of Rigshospitalet, we’ve been itching to catch up on the series and now thankfully Mubi has afforded the opportunity with the first part, comprised of four episodes, now available the rest coming soon.
Where to Stream: Mubi (free 30 days)
Moonage Daydream (Brett Morgen)
Brett Morgen—venerated documentarian behind Cobain: Montage of Heck and Jane—is the first filmmaker to land a project sanctioned by the Bowie estate. He did not take this for granted. Moonage Daydream is a radiant,...
- 11/18/2022
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Jonah Hill was finishing up “Stutz,” an intimate and touching documentary about his longtime therapist, when the actor and filmmaker decided he was done talking about himself in public.
Citing the realization that he had suffered anxiety attacks for years, Hill said in a public statement over the summer that he would no longer promote any of his work, including “Stutz.” For now, at least, the Netflix release is the last time he’ll appear in front of the camera without putting on a performance.
It was an extraordinary move by a movie star in an era defined by self-promotion. Publicity has been part of Hill’s job since “Superbad” put him on the map over 15 years ago and the decision to evade the spotlight comes with immediate consequences: “Stutz” lost a high-profile slot at the Telluride Film Festival, which has a hard line about in-person appearances, and launched on...
Citing the realization that he had suffered anxiety attacks for years, Hill said in a public statement over the summer that he would no longer promote any of his work, including “Stutz.” For now, at least, the Netflix release is the last time he’ll appear in front of the camera without putting on a performance.
It was an extraordinary move by a movie star in an era defined by self-promotion. Publicity has been part of Hill’s job since “Superbad” put him on the map over 15 years ago and the decision to evade the spotlight comes with immediate consequences: “Stutz” lost a high-profile slot at the Telluride Film Festival, which has a hard line about in-person appearances, and launched on...
- 11/17/2022
- by Eric Kohn
- Indiewire
Jonah Hill and Keanu Reeves are officially collaborating for an upcoming feature.
Hill returns to the director’s chair with “Outcome,” based on a script he co-wrote with Ezra Woods. Hill’s Strong Baby production banner is producing. Deadline first reported the news.
While plot details are under wraps, IndieWire confirmed that actor Reeves is attached to star. The actor recently exited Martin Scorsese’s upcoming Hulu series “Devil in a White City” and will be leading “John Wick Chapter 4” and will reportedly appear in its spinoff film, “Ballerina” opposite Ana de Armas. Reeves also cowrote comic book adaptation “Berzerker,” which he is set to star in, plus a “Constantine” sequel.
Reeves is represented by WME, Sugar23, and Ziffren Brittenham.
Oscar nominee Hill made his feature directorial debut “Mid90s” in 2018. Hill helmed the autobiographical documentary “Stutz,” chronicling his mental health journey with therapist Dr. Phil Stutz. The “Wolf of Wall...
Hill returns to the director’s chair with “Outcome,” based on a script he co-wrote with Ezra Woods. Hill’s Strong Baby production banner is producing. Deadline first reported the news.
While plot details are under wraps, IndieWire confirmed that actor Reeves is attached to star. The actor recently exited Martin Scorsese’s upcoming Hulu series “Devil in a White City” and will be leading “John Wick Chapter 4” and will reportedly appear in its spinoff film, “Ballerina” opposite Ana de Armas. Reeves also cowrote comic book adaptation “Berzerker,” which he is set to star in, plus a “Constantine” sequel.
Reeves is represented by WME, Sugar23, and Ziffren Brittenham.
Oscar nominee Hill made his feature directorial debut “Mid90s” in 2018. Hill helmed the autobiographical documentary “Stutz,” chronicling his mental health journey with therapist Dr. Phil Stutz. The “Wolf of Wall...
- 11/16/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Here’s a pairing you may not have seen coming. Deadline reports that Jonah Hill is about to step back into the director’s chair for a secret project by the name of Outcome which has Keanu Reeves attached to star. In addition to directing the project, Hill also co-wrote the script alongside Ezra Woods.
Plot details for Outcome are being kept under wraps at this point, but the project is expected to receive a lot of interest from studios and streamers once it hits the market. Although we know next to nothing about Outcome, I’ve got to admit that the pairing of Jonah Hill and Keanu Reeves is enough to pique my interest. This wouldn’t be Jonah Hill’s direct movie as he made his feature directorial debut with Mid90s, a coming-of-age comedy drama which starred Sunny Suljic as Stevie, a thirteen-year-old in 90s-era LA who...
Plot details for Outcome are being kept under wraps at this point, but the project is expected to receive a lot of interest from studios and streamers once it hits the market. Although we know next to nothing about Outcome, I’ve got to admit that the pairing of Jonah Hill and Keanu Reeves is enough to pique my interest. This wouldn’t be Jonah Hill’s direct movie as he made his feature directorial debut with Mid90s, a coming-of-age comedy drama which starred Sunny Suljic as Stevie, a thirteen-year-old in 90s-era LA who...
- 11/16/2022
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Here is a package that studios are expected to feast on before the Thanksgiving holiday, Deadline is hearing Jonah Hill is attached to direct the film Outcome with Keanu Reeves attached to star. Hill also co-wrote script with Ezra Woods. Hill’s Strong Baby banner is producing.
Hill and Reeves’ teams could not be reached for comment.
Plot details are being kept under wraps but expect this project to garner a ton of attention given the players involved. The package is expected to hit market before holiday break with several studios and streamers already hoping to get a chance to bid on the hot property.
While Hill hasn’t directed a feature film since his directorial debut Mid90s, his documentary directing debut, Stutz, which he revolves around his therapist Dr. Phil Stutz and their discussions on mental health, earned rave reviews following its premiere on Netflix this month. His...
Hill and Reeves’ teams could not be reached for comment.
Plot details are being kept under wraps but expect this project to garner a ton of attention given the players involved. The package is expected to hit market before holiday break with several studios and streamers already hoping to get a chance to bid on the hot property.
While Hill hasn’t directed a feature film since his directorial debut Mid90s, his documentary directing debut, Stutz, which he revolves around his therapist Dr. Phil Stutz and their discussions on mental health, earned rave reviews following its premiere on Netflix this month. His...
- 11/16/2022
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
I’m a writer. When my dad died, I seized on writing a eulogy as my best chance to process his loss — potentially messy and egoistic as it was, I could either make a florid spectacle of my grief or risk letting it fester inside me even worse than it was always going to. Jonah Hill is a filmmaker (among other things), and when his older brother Jordan suffered a fatal embolism in December of 2017, I suspect that Hill felt a similar instinct to express himself the best way he knew how.
Likewise, I suspect that he faced a version of the same dilemma that confronts anyone who can only access their most private feelings by airing them in public: He could only grapple with the deeply personal devastation of his brother’s death by making a movie about it, but making a movie about it would require him to...
Likewise, I suspect that he faced a version of the same dilemma that confronts anyone who can only access their most private feelings by airing them in public: He could only grapple with the deeply personal devastation of his brother’s death by making a movie about it, but making a movie about it would require him to...
- 11/7/2022
- by David Ehrlich
- Indiewire
Image Source: Getty / Michael Ostuni
If you've ever wondered what it would be like to sit in on a celebrity's therapy session, Jonah Hill's new documentary is for you. Hill, who has opened up about his mental health struggles, directed a movie about his relationship with his therapist, Phil Stutz. "Stutz" will be available on Netflix on Nov. 14.
"How can I make a movie about people being vulnerable and working on their problems if I'm not being vulnerable myself?"
As appealing as it may be to be a fly on the wall in a therapist's office in Hollywood, Hill's documentary is so much more than a behind-the-scenes look at his psychotherapy sessions. The "Don't Look Up" star, who opened up about severe anxiety and consequent panic attacks, found life-changing tools that helped him cope with his mental illness. Now, he wants to share the privilege of going to therapy...
If you've ever wondered what it would be like to sit in on a celebrity's therapy session, Jonah Hill's new documentary is for you. Hill, who has opened up about his mental health struggles, directed a movie about his relationship with his therapist, Phil Stutz. "Stutz" will be available on Netflix on Nov. 14.
"How can I make a movie about people being vulnerable and working on their problems if I'm not being vulnerable myself?"
As appealing as it may be to be a fly on the wall in a therapist's office in Hollywood, Hill's documentary is so much more than a behind-the-scenes look at his psychotherapy sessions. The "Don't Look Up" star, who opened up about severe anxiety and consequent panic attacks, found life-changing tools that helped him cope with his mental illness. Now, he wants to share the privilege of going to therapy...
- 10/24/2022
- by Emily Oldenquist
- Popsugar.com
"My life has gotten immeasurably better as a result of working with you. If it worked for me, maybe it will work with other people." Netflix has revealed an official trailer for a documentary filmd titled Stutz, the next feature directed by American actor Jonah Hill (follow his debut Mid90s). This is a very personal film for Hill, not only discussing his own mental health struggles & experiences with therapy, but also examining the life of and mindset behind this famous psychiatrist. Meet Jonah Hill’s friend and therapist, Phil Stutz. Directed by Hill, this film invites you to explore Dr. Stutz's Tools for life in an effort to get real, get personal, and get better. A few months ago, Hill also announced he won't be don't any press or interviews for this film, because this is part of his process of stepping back from the anxiety and intensity of this...
- 10/24/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Jonah Hill has quickly turned into one of the most interesting people in Hollywood. He’s proven himself to be an incredible actor, who is very picky about his roles. And he’s also shown that he’s willing to take chances behind the camera, such as with his new documentary, “Stutz.”
As seen in the trailer for “Stutz,” the new documentary is directed by Jonah Hill, but he’s also one of the main subjects, as the film showcases the relationship he has with his therapist, Phil Stutz.
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As seen in the trailer for “Stutz,” the new documentary is directed by Jonah Hill, but he’s also one of the main subjects, as the film showcases the relationship he has with his therapist, Phil Stutz.
Continue reading ‘Stutz’ Trailer: Jonah Hill’s Mental Health Documentary Arrives On Netflix Next Month at The Playlist.
- 10/24/2022
- by Charles Barfield
- The Playlist
Following up his 2018 directorial debut mid90s, Jonah Hill has only been seen briefly in a few films since, The Beach Bum and Don’t Look Up. He’s now returning both behind and in front of the camera for his next directorial effort, Stutz. Capturing his friend and therapist, Phil Stutz, Netflix produced the documentary, which will arrive on November 14 and the first trailer has now landed.
Earlier this year, Hill detailed the process of making the project, his hopes for its reception, and why he won’t participate in promotion of the film in a personal letter. Read it below, followed by the trailer.
I have finished directing my second film, a documentary about me and my therapist which explores mental health in general called “Stutz.” The whole purpose of making this film is to give therapy and the tools I’ve learned in therapy to a wide audience...
Earlier this year, Hill detailed the process of making the project, his hopes for its reception, and why he won’t participate in promotion of the film in a personal letter. Read it below, followed by the trailer.
I have finished directing my second film, a documentary about me and my therapist which explores mental health in general called “Stutz.” The whole purpose of making this film is to give therapy and the tools I’ve learned in therapy to a wide audience...
- 10/24/2022
- by Leonard Pearce
- The Film Stage
Actor-filmmaker Jonah Hill has decided to step back from media appearances and public events to promote his films for the sake of his mental health.
Hill has just finished the upcoming documentary ‘Stutz’, which he directs and stars in.
In an open letter, he explained why he won’t be promoting the film, reports aceshowbiz.com.
“Through this journey of self-discovery within the film, I have come to the understanding that I have spent nearly 20 years experiencing anxiety attacks, which are exacerbated by media appearances and public facing events,” he shared.
“You won’t see me out there promoting this film, or any of my upcoming films, while I take this important step to protect myself.”
‘Stutz’, titled after Hill’s personal therapist Dr. Phil Stutz, will feature the comedian and his therapist openly discussing his mental health issues.
“The whole purpose of making this film is to give therapy...
Hill has just finished the upcoming documentary ‘Stutz’, which he directs and stars in.
In an open letter, he explained why he won’t be promoting the film, reports aceshowbiz.com.
“Through this journey of self-discovery within the film, I have come to the understanding that I have spent nearly 20 years experiencing anxiety attacks, which are exacerbated by media appearances and public facing events,” he shared.
“You won’t see me out there promoting this film, or any of my upcoming films, while I take this important step to protect myself.”
‘Stutz’, titled after Hill’s personal therapist Dr. Phil Stutz, will feature the comedian and his therapist openly discussing his mental health issues.
“The whole purpose of making this film is to give therapy...
- 8/18/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Actor and director pens open letter revealing his nearly 20-year struggle with anxiety attacks, ‘which are exacerbated by media appearances and public facing events’
Jonah Hill has announced he will no longer take part in promoting his films due to his mental health issues being exacerbated by media appearances and public-facing events.
The 38-year-old actor revealed his plan in an open letter published by Deadline ahead of the debut of his new documentary, Stutz, which he directed. The film is about Hill’s relationship with his therapist, Phil Stutz, whom Hill began seeing in 2017 at the recommendation of fellow actor Joaquin Phoenix. In the film Hill and his therapist discuss his mental health.
In Australia, support is available at Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636, Lifeline on 13 11 14, and at MensLine on 1300 789 978. In the UK, the charity Mind is available on 0300 123 3393 and Childline on 0800 1111. In the US, Mental Health America is available on 800-273-8255
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Jonah Hill has announced he will no longer take part in promoting his films due to his mental health issues being exacerbated by media appearances and public-facing events.
The 38-year-old actor revealed his plan in an open letter published by Deadline ahead of the debut of his new documentary, Stutz, which he directed. The film is about Hill’s relationship with his therapist, Phil Stutz, whom Hill began seeing in 2017 at the recommendation of fellow actor Joaquin Phoenix. In the film Hill and his therapist discuss his mental health.
In Australia, support is available at Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636, Lifeline on 13 11 14, and at MensLine on 1300 789 978. In the UK, the charity Mind is available on 0300 123 3393 and Childline on 0800 1111. In the US, Mental Health America is available on 800-273-8255
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- 8/18/2022
- by Sian Cain
- The Guardian - Film News
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Jonah Hill announced today that he will soon debut a documentary about mental health but he won’t be available to promote it — or any of his upcoming projects.
While making the Netflix film — titled Stutz after his personal therapist Dr. Phil Stutz — Hill came to understand that he has spent “nearly 20 years experiencing anxiety attacks, which are exacerbated by media appearances and public facing events.” As such, he plans to step back from promoting the doc “or any of my upcoming films while I take this important step to protect myself.”
The actor-director announced the decision in a lengthy statement first reported by Deadline, and the reveal comes ahead of the documentary’s fall festival debut, though Hill does not specify which fest, only referring to it as “prestigious.” The doc marks his second feature directorial effort after 2018’s Mid90s. More recently,...
Jonah Hill announced today that he will soon debut a documentary about mental health but he won’t be available to promote it — or any of his upcoming projects.
While making the Netflix film — titled Stutz after his personal therapist Dr. Phil Stutz — Hill came to understand that he has spent “nearly 20 years experiencing anxiety attacks, which are exacerbated by media appearances and public facing events.” As such, he plans to step back from promoting the doc “or any of my upcoming films while I take this important step to protect myself.”
The actor-director announced the decision in a lengthy statement first reported by Deadline, and the reveal comes ahead of the documentary’s fall festival debut, though Hill does not specify which fest, only referring to it as “prestigious.” The doc marks his second feature directorial effort after 2018’s Mid90s. More recently,...
- 8/17/2022
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jonah Hill says he is taking an indefinite break from promoting his upcoming films, citing mental health struggles.
In an open letter published in Deadline, the filmmaker said that he realized he needed to take a step back from public appearances while directing “Stutz,” a documentary about mental health issues and his own mental health journey.
“Through this journey of self-discovery within the film, I have come to the understanding that I have spent nearly 20 years experiencing anxiety attacks, which are exacerbated by media appearances and public facing events,” he wrote.
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In an open letter published in Deadline, the filmmaker said that he realized he needed to take a step back from public appearances while directing “Stutz,” a documentary about mental health issues and his own mental health journey.
“Through this journey of self-discovery within the film, I have come to the understanding that I have spent nearly 20 years experiencing anxiety attacks, which are exacerbated by media appearances and public facing events,” he wrote.
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- 8/17/2022
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
Jonah Hill is stepping behind the camera again with another topic close to his heart. After his 2018 directorial debut Mid90s, which was an autobiographical look at a young boy’s coming of age amongst a group of skaters, Hill will be directing a documentary for Netflix about therapy, using his own therapist as the focus. Dr. Phil Stutz will be at the center of Hill’s documentary, which he says on Instagram will “frame therapy and Phil’s tools for dealing with life in a way that isn’t corny or cheesy.” In an exciting addition, it is reported that the film will also feature an interactive component that will be able to assist people who are unable to obtain therapy to get the tools and information they need Joaquin Phoenix, who co-starred with Hill in the Gus Van Sant film Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot, will...
- 11/23/2020
- by Stephen Hladik
- The Film Stage
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