Photo: ‘The Righteous Gemstones’/HBO Max From the mind of the reliably hilarious Danny McBride, is a new kind of crime family. The half-hour comedy series on HBO, the Righteous Gemstones, follows a powerful televangelist family who have clearly followed in the footsteps of Jim and Tammy Bakker. At the head of this family is Eli (John Goodman), who makes the rules and once hosted their show with his deceased wife. Below him are his immature children; the arrogant Jesse (Danny McBride), the psychotic Judy (Edi Patterson), and the surprisingly genuine Kelvin (Adam DeVine). Related article: ‘In the Heights’ – Behind the Scenes and Full Commentary/Reactions from Cast & Crew Related article: A Tribute to Cannes Film Festival: A Celebration of Cinema, Glamour, and Humanity | Statement From The Hollywood Insider’s CEO Pritan Ambroase While the series could have easily been a parody of right-leaning Christian mentality, McBride takes a different approach,...
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