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Fox will provide “L.A. to Vegas” ten with a more dramatic and seri- credibly impulsive person.” Video The hype for “L.A. to Vegas” with perhaps the company’s broad- ous lean. “L.A. to Vegas” allows The relatability of Ronnie, and the releases hina’s Great Wall, Rome’s Col- stems not only from the stellar cast- est small-screen reach ever, letting McDermott to explore his quirkier, humorous missteps of her life, give iseum, London’s Big Ben and ing of the series, but from the come- the laughs land in millions of living zanier side, playing a suave pilot her an endearing quality that is en- American Made CIndia’s Taj Mahal — beautiful dic powerhouse that’s producing it. rooms across North America. with a penchant for sarcasm and a tirely relatable to both Matula’s When Barry Seal (Cruise), a locations, but so far away, hence the Gary Sanchez Productions has As for the on-screen talent, Mc- minimal filter. soap opera fans and those sitcom commercial airline pilot in the appeal of some of North America’s joined forces with 20th Century Fox Dermott is a seasoned professional, “L.A. to Vegas” also features lovers who have yet to see her per- 1970s, is approached by the Television to develop this mashup of possessing a wealth of versatility soap opera star Matula, who brings form. Ultimately, the show’s appeal nearby attractions. If you like your CIA to start flying some clan- fun and thrills presented with a side “The Love Boat” meets “Anchor- within his CV. A harrowing, tumul- with her a unique fanbase that is stems from the fact that in such con- of glamour and a dash of luck, man” (2004) on a plane. Gary San- tuous childhood like his may have also more familiar with an actress fined spaces, even through the du- destine reconnaissance mis- there’s only one place to go: Las Ve- chez Productions is run by Will Fer- stunted the development of others, swept up in the dramatic instead of ration of a short flight, people have sions over Central America, he gas. Though, as anyone who’s trav- rell (“Daddy’s Home,” 2015) and but thanks to the encouragement the comedic. This isn’t the actress’s a way of opening up and revealing leaps at the opportunity to eled there can tell you, the fun be- producer Adam McKay (“Step of his stepmother (playwright Eve first shot at comedy, as 2017 has themselves, their charms and an- make some extra money and gins the moment you board the Brothers,” 2008). The pair works Ensler), McDermott took a gamble seen Matula explore her more hu- noyances in a way that elicits both serve his country. It isn’t long plane. A new comedy is set to take with the company’s head, the fic- on himself, for which both the small morous side, with appearances in sympathy and laughs. before the CIA has him doing viewers on this trek, with flights tional Gary Sanchez, a Paraguayan and big screen alike are ever grate- the series “Teachers” and the film Prepare for a weekly weekend more jobs for them while in from “L.A. to Vegas” set to com- investor whose gifts to the globe ful. Iconic roles in television series “Maybe Someday” (2017). While getaway, four days in advance, as Central America, and when mence Tuesday, Jan. 2, on Fox. most notably include comedic video such as Bobby Donnell in “The discussing her character on Break- you board Flight 1610 with Captain he’s approached by a drug car- The crew of Flight 1610 trans- website “Funny or Die.” While this Practice” and both Dr. Ben Harmon fast Television Toronto, Matula ex- Dave and his crew for a fun-filled tel that wants him to smuggle ports excited — often intoxicated isn’t the first foray into television for and Johnny Morgan in “American plained that Ronnie is someone trip from “L.A. to Vegas.” Buckle up cocaine back to America, he — individuals from LAX to Vegas for the production company, known Horror Story” have helped McDer- with “big dreams ... a lot of hopes for some laughs when the series lifts takes it up on its offer, too. 48 hours of entertainment, gam- also for “Drunk History” and “Com- mott secure his presence as a for her life, and she has not made off Tuesday, Jan. 2, on Fox. With political events in the re- bling and memories. Fictional pas- gion heating up and the call of senger and comedic actor Ed Weeks money stronger than ever, it (“The Mindy Project”) summed up quickly becomes a tricky bal- the plot nicely while visiting Break- ancing act for Seal to stay a fast Television Toronto with fellow castmate Kim Matula (“The Bold step ahead. and the Beautiful”). According to Director: Doug Liman. Stars: Weeks, the series depicts a diverse Tom Cruise, Domhnall group of passengers, “stuck on a Gleeson. 2017. 115 min. plane every weekend, L.A. to Vegas Action. and then Vegas back to L.A.,” who start off full of “hopes and dreams Battle of the Sexes going into the weekend,” only to re- turn with “shattered hopes and Two of the world’s top tennis dreams, rings under the eyes [and] players clash in the famous alcohol poisoning.” 1973 match. Billie Jean King The plane is helmed by Captain (Stone) is at the height of her Dave, played by Dylan McDermott career, but as a female tennis (“The Practice”), an overconfident, player, she has trouble getting brash pilot with a soft spot for his the respect — and the money passengers’ well-being. His co-pilot, — that male players receive. Alan (Amir Talai, “The Pursuit of Meanwhile, retired great Bob- Happyness,” 2006), does his best to by Riggs (Carell) has devel- appease Dave’s ego. Other notable oped an addiction to gam- crew members include flight atten- bling, and he tosses out a chal- dant Bernard (Nathan Lee Graham, lenge: that, even at 55 years “Zoolander,” 2001) and head flight old, he can beat any woman, attendant Ronnie (Matula), both of leading to an epic showdown whom juggle the needs and de- mands of passengers all while try- ing to navigate the destination of their own lives. With the series format being cen- tered around a weekly flight, be pre- pared to see a combination of fresh narratives and ongoing story arcs, with many passengers becoming regulars. Actors Peter Stormare (“Fargo,” 1996) and Weeks both ap- pear to be potential repeat riders. In fact, Stormare’s character, Artem, an avid gambler, seems convinced that he’ll only win at the tables if he sits Tom Cruise and Domhnall in a particular seat during the flight. Gleeson in “American Meanwhile, Weeks’s character, Co- Made” lin, develops quite an attraction to Ronnie, though it’s currently unclear Kim Matula and Nathan Lee Graham as seen in “L.A. to Vegas” Continued on page 16 FINAL-1 Sat, Dec 23, 2017 5:25:33 PM December 30, 2017 - January 5, 2018 • Salem News • 3 8:00 p.m. ESPN (49) CSNE (52) NBA 11:30 a.m. WBZ (4) Patriots Game Day Wednesday OCCER INTER PORTS Live Live S W S Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics 7:00 a.m. GOLF (69) Morning Drive Live NCAA Live Saturday Sunday 9:00 p.m. ESPN2 (50) Missouri at Noon WBZ (4) The NFL Today 6:00 p.m.