The new Starz series Blunt Talk has quickly become a favorite amongst viewers and critics. This could be due to a number of things: the ensemble cast, the wonderful writing, the stellar acting, the names Jonathan Ames, Seth MacFarlane and Sir Patrick Stewart––take your pick. Part of the reason for its success, however, lies in actor Timm Sharp, who portrays a producer to Stewart's incredibly dysfunctional character, Walter Blunt – the anchor of an American nightly news program. Unfortunately, Sharp's character is rather dysfunctional himself. Which, as you might imagine, makes for wonderful comedy. Read More »
Richard Lewis has been performing stand-up comedy for 45 years. And despite having found success in both film and television, it is his time on the stage that appears to give him the greatest feeling of elation. Lewis, who forever finds himself engaged in conversation with fans about Larry David's Curb Your Enthusiasm, is now gearing up for the premiere of the new Starz series Blunt Talk. In the show, Lewis plays Dr. Weiss, the psychiatrist to talk show host Walter Blunt, portrayed by the one and only Sir Patrick Stewart. Read More »
Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane is reportedly tackling pay cable. His live-action comedy series Blunt Talk, which will appear on Starz, just nabbed Silver Linings Playbook star Jackie Weaver as its female lead opposite Patrick Stewart, according to Deadline. Read More »