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Carrey stars as a beloved children’s television personality who begins Auto • Homeowners to unravel in the wake of personal tragedy in this freshman series, which also stars Business • Life Insurance Jim Carrey stars in “Kidding” Judy Greer (“Arrested Development”), Frank Langella (“Frost/Nixon,” 2008) and Cath- 978-777-6344 erine Keener (“Being John Malkovich,” 1999). www.doyleinsurance.com FINAL-1 Sat, Sep 1, 2018 5:17:23 PM 2 • Salem News • September 8 - 14, 2018 Funny, not funny: Jim Carrey’s ‘Kidding’ mixes comedy and drama By Kyla Brewer dynamic duo will create onscreen “Kidding,” he talked about the star’s potential breakdown could vision has caused a huge buzz in TV Media magic once again. meaning behind the show. ruin the multimillion-dollar brand- the industry. He honed his skills in Video “With his ‘Eternal Sunshine’ part- “What I love about this whole ing empire they’ve built, so he tries Fox’s innovative sketch comedy releases irst, there was Howdy Doody. ner Michel Gondry on board to di- project is the idea that no matter to prepare the show to go on with- show “In Living Color” in the Then came Captain Kangaroo, rect, we are on our way to a mag- how bad things may look, there’s an out him. At the same time, Deidre 1990s, a gig that earned him wide- Fthe beloved Mr. Rogers and so netic, volcanic and emotional view- innocence inside us that can never grapples with her own challenging spread acclaim. His film work in on. Cheerful, wise and kind, chil- ing experience,” Nevins said of be destroyed. It’s always there,” personal and professional issues. On such movies as “Ace Ventura: Pet dren’s entertainers such as these “Kidding.” Carrey said. the homefront, Jeff’s wife, Jill, has Detective” (1994), “The Mask” have inspired generations of kids. A In the show, Jeff has guided The actor seems perfect for the hit a rebellious streak. (1994) and “Batman Forever” new Showtime series takes a look at youngsters and shared important role of Jeff, which was, according to A show about a children’s enter- (1995) made him a huge star, and what happens when an iconic chil- lessons about kindness and love Holstein, written specifically for him. tainer is well timed, considering the his critically acclaimed perfor- dren’s television personality faces for years, but when his own life In an interview with the Hollywood current wave of Mr. Rogers nostal- mances in “The Truman Show” unimaginable tragedy, and it’s no begins to implode, no fairytale Reporter, the show’s creator ex- gia, thanks to Morgan Neville’s criti- (1998) and “Man on the Moon” laughing matter. character shows up to help him plained that he began writing the cally acclaimed documentary (1999) both earned him Golden Jim Carrey (“The Truman Show,” through it. As a result, he begins script in 2010 with Carrey in mind. It “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” Globe nominations. 1998) returns to prime-time televi- to unravel, which, according to wasn’t easy to get the script in front (2018) about the host of PBS’s “Mr. His fans likely can’t wait for his sion as Jeff Pickles in the 10-episode the official release, is “as hilarious of the Hollywood star, but when Rogers’ Neighborhood.” Since de- latest role in “Kidding.” In the comedy-drama “Kidding,” premier- as it is heartbreaking.” Onscreen, Holstein joined the writing staff of buting at the Sundance Film Festival show’s debut episode, Jeff suggests ing Sunday, Sept. 9, on Showtime. Jeff may be sweet, but when the the Showtime series “I’m Dying Up in June, it’s become the highest that Mr. Pickles should address the Jeff has captured the hearts of mil- lights go dark and the cameras Here,” he finally got his chance. Car- grossing biographical documentary concept of death on “Mr. Pickles’ lions of children and their parents as turn off, his pent-up anger begins rey, incidentally, serves as an execu- of all time. The life of Fred Rogers Puppet Time,” but Seb isn’t on the host of the fictional children’s TV to surface. tive producer on “Dying,” a drama has also inspired the upcoming board. Elsewhere, Deidre punishes program “Mr. Pickles’ Puppet Time,” Things look bleak for Mr. Pickles, about L.A.’s standup comedy scene biopic “You Are My Friend,” starring her daughter when she refuses to but his personal life is falling apart but, according to Carrey, the mes- in the 1970s. Tom Hanks (“Forrest Gump,” 1994). eat her vegetables. Don’t miss the and his own heart is breaking. sage of the series is a positive one. While Jeff struggles to keep it to- Carrey may not exactly be Fred premiere of “Kidding,” airing Sun- It’s been almost a year since it In an official featurette promoting gether on set, Seb realizes that his Rogers, but his return to series tele- day, Sept. 9, on Showtime. was announced that the Golden Globe winner had signed on for the project, and more than two decades since Carrey has been seen in a reg- ular television series role. At the time of the announcement, Show- time executive David Nevins had high praise for the star. Sandra Bullock in “No one inhabits a character like “Ocean’s 8” Jim Carrey, and this role — which is Ocean’s 8 like watching Humpty Dumpty after After a stint in prison, Debbie the fall — is going to leave televi- Ocean (Bullock) hatches a sion audiences wondering how they plan to steal a $150-million went so long without him,” Nevins necklace from the Met Gala, said. and she starts assembling a Created by Dave Holstein (“Weeds”) and directed by Michael crack team of specialists to Gondry (“The Science of Sleep,” pull it off: a fashion designer 2006), the show also stars re- (Bonham Carter), a computer nowned stage actor and Tony hacker (Rihanna), a street hus- Award winner Frank Langella tler (Awkwafina), a jewelry (“Frost/Nixon,” 2008) as Seb, the maker (Kaling), a profiteer executive producer of “Mr. Pickles’ (Paulson) and her former part- Puppet Time.” Academy Award ner in crime (Blanchett). With nominee Catherine Keener (“Being only a few weeks to go until John Malkovich,” 1999) portrays the event, they succeed in per- Jeff’s co-worker, Deirdre, the show’s suading a dim-witted actress head puppet maker. Judy Greer (“Ar- (Hathaway) to wear the neck- rested Development”) plays Jeff’s lace to the gala, but when estranged wife, Jill, and young actor their plan goes off without a Cole Allen appears as their son, Will. hitch, the team finds itself Justin Kirk (“Weeds”) has landed a coming under the gaze of a recurring role as Jill’s new boyfriend. nosy insurance fraud investi- Ginger Gonzaga (“Togetherness”) gator (Corden), who suspects and Grace Song (“High Mainte- that Ocean is involved in the nance”) will also appear in recur- theft. ring roles. Director: Gary Ross. Stars: San- This isn’t the first time Carrey and dra Bullock, Anne Hathaway, Gondry have worked together. Gon- Cate Blanchett, Mindy Kaling, dry directed Carrey in “Eternal Sun- Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, shine of the Spotless Mind” (2004), which earned Gondry an Academy Rihanna, Helena Bonham Award for best original screenplay. Carter, James Corden. 2018. It’s clear that Nevins is confident the Judy Greer stars in “Kidding” 110 min. Action. FINAL-1 Sat, Sep 1, 2018 5:17:23 PM September 8 - 14, 2018 • Salem News • 3 7:00 p.m. NESN (51) W.B. 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