Mike epps stars in new abc comedy 23abc news brings you up to the minute breaking news alerts, weather, traffic as well as live streaming video for bakersfield, kern county and all over the world. Mike epps takes on the title role of a childish man whos learning to be an adult by taking care of his brothers kids, but in his own fun and silly way. Not the mike epps show you want mike epps is a funny man, as his standup comedy and his role in the starz sitcom survivors remorse have proven. Im glad that the kevin meaneystarring 1990 remake might not be the only one out there if abc picks uncle buck up to series. Jun 14, 2016 based on the hit movie of the same name, uncle buck is a charismatic hustler who has gotten by on his charm for years.
Indy native mike epps bringing uncle buck back to tv rtv6 the indy channel. Mike epps to star in uncle buck comedy pilot on abc. Mike isnt like his uncle buck character in real life, because hes actually got two bucks to rub together. In the tv show, uncle buck russell is portrayed by mike epps. Mar 03, 2015 uncle buck adds mike epps, one more for abc reboot. Jun 14, 2016 mike epps almost makes uncle buck worth a look. The actor spoke to vibe ahead of the series premiere to discuss his. If it sounds like another unnecessary reboot, youre correct. Before starring in def comedy jam and showtime at the apollo before the soldout comedy shows, uncle buck, and becoming his hero richard pryor in a biopicthere was indianapolis.
Not the best way to let a cast and crew know that their efforts were worth it. Abc has handed out another comedy series order, greenlighting uncle buck, starring comedian mike epps. Uncle buck starring comedian mike epps gets series order. Uncle buck tv series 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. May 12, 2015 49 videos play all uncle buck 1989 full movie hanundalcep. Uncle buck is an american singlecamera comedy television series based on the 1989 movie of the same name that debuted on abc as an entry in the 201516 television season. Uncle buck is an irresponsible manchild who gets fired from his job. Abcs reincarnation of this lovable goofball story, which debuts tuesday at 9 p. Remaking uncle buck into a tv sitcom feels like it kinda shouldnt work, and then it kinda does. May 25, 2016 and epps has no plans for slowing down. Watch uncle buck, season 1 now on your favorite device. Based on the hit movie of the same name, uncle buck is a charismatic hustler who has gotten by on his charm for years. Actor mike epps will star in the television adaptation of uncle buck. Abc has ordered yet another comedy series, greenlighting uncle buck, starring comedian mike epps.
Buck s unique perspective and street smarts bring unconventional solutions to raising their three rambunctious kids, who typically make a hobby out of terrorizing their nannies. Irresponsible buck mike epps is an unemployed and single loser floating through. Jun 14, 2016 the single best move this uncle buck made was to cast mike epps as the title rascal, a charming, nearbroke schemer whose fiancee, jackie regina hall, is pushing him to get a real job. Abc has commissioned a pilot for a television comedy based on director john hughess 1989 film about a derelict uncle john candy taking care of his niece and nephew. Uncle buck, which features mike epps and nia long, deserves a chance. Epps plays uncle buck as purely likable, a man who cant fathom ninetofive work and shies away from responsibility with a wink and a smile. Uncle buck 2016 s01e01 720p hdtv x264fleet eztv uncle buck s01e01 pilot summary. Read the official abc bio, show quotes and learn about the role at abc tv. Jun 14, 2016 one big change is the cast is now black with standup comic mike epps starring as uncle buck. The classic 1989 comedy uncle buck, written and directed by john hughes, is getting a modern day reboot on abc. Abc is moving forward with its all africanamerican uncle buck. Cast include iman benson, mike epps, james lesure, nia long. Mike epps almost makes uncle buck worth a look uproxx. Mike epps gets first starring role in uncle buck abc, june 14.
Mike epps to play uncle buck in abc comedy pilot tvline. From naptown to tinseltownlegendary standup comedian and actor mike epps finally tells all in this outrageous, hilarious, noholdsbarred memoir. Mike epps and nia long taking on the role played by john candy in the 1989 john hughes movie, with nia long also joining the pilot. With mike epps, james lesure, iman benson, sayeed shahidi. According to variety, uncle buck is one of several new comedies that has been added.
The tv series based on the 1989 john candy film uncle buck had been ordered to series by abc and will star mike epps in the title role. Et, drops mike epps into the role played memorably in the 1989 movie by the late john candy. Mike epps was also known in his hometown of indianapolis as the ceo of naptown records. Uncle buck cancelled by abc, will not return for season 2. Uncle buck isnt that great, but thats a good thing tv. The uncle buck series has officially been picked up by abc. Lr executive producers steven cragg, brian bradley and will packer and actors mike epps, nia long and james lesure speak onstage during abcs uncle buck. Mike epps scared to play richard pryor in lee daniels biopic duration.
Uncle buck mike epps is a charismatic hustler who has gotten. Mike epps takes on the title role of a childish man whos learning to be. Comedian mike epps will step into the role made famous by john candy. Tyler goldenuniversal televisionnbcu photo banknbcuniversal via getty images. Indy native mike epps bringing uncle buck back to tv. The show was picked up to series on may 8, 2015 and aired from june 14, 2016 to july 5, 2016 on july 6, 2016, abc cancelled the. Jun 14, 2016 as in the movie, uncle buck is an unreliable manchild who does his best to take care of his brothers kids in the suburbs. An unreliable manchild takes care of his brothers kids. Mar 03, 2015 abc has found its uncle buck, casting survivors remorse actor mike epps in the title role of its upcoming comedy pilot, our sister site deadline reports adapted from the 1989 film starring.
Mike epps has been tapped for the title role in uncle buck, abcs singlecamera comedy pilot based on the classic john hughes film starring john candy. Abcs uncle buck to star mike epps hollywood reporter. Abc has found its uncle buck, casting survivors remorse actor mike epps in the title role of its upcoming comedy pilot, our sister site deadline reports adapted from the. Mike epps gets first starring role in uncle buck abc. May 09, 2015 abc has ordered yet another comedy series, greenlighting uncle buck, starring comedian mike epps. The series was created for television by steven cragg and brian bradley. Mike epps to star in uncle buck comedy pilot on abc deadline. To accommodate epps particular talents, uncle buck has morphed from an overweight bachelor into a.
Mike epps talks to vibe about starring in uncle buck vibe. Hes the title character in abcs new uncle buck based on the 1989 john hughes film, which premieres next month and. Uncle buck adds mike epps, one more for abc reboot. Abc picks up comedy uncle buck starring comedian mike epps. So uncle buck, now blessed with a home or, at least, a room and a job, begins to teach these 21stcentury urchins the lessons of life just like mary poppins might have doneif mary had been the sort to frequent the corner bar and resell slightly damaged televisions to lessthansavory retirement homes, that is. Uncle buck is a fun loving but irresponsible guy who needs a job and a place to stay. Comedian mike epps starred as the immature yet fun uncle buck on the latest black family show to hit tv screens this year. A charismatic hustler who has gotten by on his charm for years, uncle buck steps up to help his brother and sisterinlaw with their kids. The show was picked up to series on may 8, 2015 and aired from june 14, 2016 to july 5, 2016.
Mar 03, 2015 mike epps has been tapped for the title role in uncle buck, abcs singlecamera comedy pilot based on the classic john hughes film starring john candy. Irresponsible buck mike epps is an unemployed and single loser floating through life who ends up working as a nanny for his brothers. Get exclusive videos, blogs, photos, cast bios, free episodes. Mike epps stars in abcs new sitcom version of the john hughes movie. The family black sheep helps raise his brothers kids. Mike epps will star in the television adaptation of uncle buck abc has commissioned a pilot for a television comedy based on director john hughess 1989 film about a.
Based on the hit movie of the same name, uncle buck is a funloving but irresponsible guy who needs a job and a place to stay. May 27, 2016 mike isnt like his uncle buck character in real life, because hes actually got two bucks to rub together. Lr executive producers steven cragg, brian bradley and will packer and actors mike epps, nia long and james lesure speak onstage during abcs uncle buck panel as part of the abc networks. Uncle buck joins three other new comedies on abcs 201516 slate. Uncle buck certainly has a talented enough cast, and a charming lead in survivors remorse alum epps, but theres only so much the actors can do to overcome the subpar writing. Abc cancels uncle buck in spite of strong debut vibe. Uncle buck tv remake in the works at abc with african. Uncle buck mike epps nia long james lesure iman benson sayeed. Uncle buck isnt great but thats a good thing tv guide. Get exclusive videos, blogs, photos, cast bios, free episodes and more. The new abc sitcom uncle buckabout a lovable but untrustworthy slacker who becomes a livein. As in the movie, uncle buck is an unreliable manchild who does his best to take care of his brothers kids in the suburbs.
Mike epps, james lesure, iman benson, sayeed shahidi. Bucks unique perspective and street smarts bring unconventional solutions to raising their three rambunctious kids, who typically make a hobby out of terrorizing their nannies. Mar 03, 2015 the classic 1989 comedy uncle buck, written and directed by john hughes, is getting a modern day reboot on abc. The new abc sitcom uncle buckabout a lovable but untrustworthy slacker who becomes a livein manny to his nephew and two niecesis based on. Uncle buck offers a relative minimum of offensiveness, very few laughs, only hints at epps actual capabilities and runs a decent cast through stories youve seen done better on countless sitcoms. Jun 14, 2016 uncle buck offers a relative minimum of offensiveness, very few laughs, only hints at epps actual capabilities and runs a decent cast through stories youve seen done better on countless sitcoms. Abc will produce a pilot for the tv show uncle buck, starring mike epps and nia long. Uncle buck season 1 tv show easy and safe downloading.
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