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Photos: The Cast of MCNEAL Assembles for the First Day of Rehearsals
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2024

On Thursday, August 1 the cast and creative team for McNEAL gathered for the first day of rehearsals. McNEAL is a new play by Ayad Aktar, directed by Bartlett Sher. See photos from inside the rehearsal room.

True Crime Master Casey Sherman Will Debut New Stage Show at Boston's Wilbur Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2024

USA TODAY #1 Best-selling True Crime Author Casey Sherman has announced his new true crime stage play - A NightMARE with Casey Sherman, which will make its debut at Boston's historic Wilbur Theatre on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

Melora Hardin, Brittany Bellizeare Join Robert Downey Jr. in MCNEAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2024

Lincoln Center Theater has revealed the complete cast for its production of McNEAL, a new play by Ayad Akhtar, directed by Bartlett Sher, and starring Robert Downey Jr. Learn how to purchase tickets.

MCNEAL Starring Robert Downey, Jr., FLOYD COLLINS, and More Set For Lincoln Center's 2024-25 Broadway Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2024

Lincoln Center Theater has announced its 2024-2025 season of productions, including Robert Downey, Jr.'s Broadway debut, the Broadway premiere of Adam Guettel and Tina Landau's Floyd Collins, and more.

Robert Downey Jr. to Make Broadway Debut in Ayad Akhtar's MCNEAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2024

This fall, Lincoln Center Theater will produce MCNEAL, a new play by Ayad Akhtar, directed by Bartlett Sher, starring Robert Downey Jr. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Everything Coming to Max in April
by Michael Major - Mar 22, 2024

Stream The Debut Of HBO Original Limited Series “The Sympathizer,” Max Original Unscripted Series “Conan O’Brien Must Go,” HBO Original Comedy Special “Alex Edelman: Just For Us,” HBO Original Documentary Series “The Jinx – Part Two” And “The Synanon Fix,” HBO Original Documentaries “Brandy Hellville & The Cult Of Fast Fashion” and more.

Video: HBO Drops THE SYMPATHIZER Series Trailer
by Michael Major - Feb 15, 2024

Based on Viet Thanh Nguyen's novel, THE SYMPATHIZER stars Hoa Xuande, Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Phanxine, Vy Le, Ky Duyen, Kieu Chinh, Duy Nguyen, Alan Trong, Emmy winner Sandra Oh and Academy Award nominee Robert Downey Jr., who plays multiple roles. Watch the video trailer now!

Video: HBO Releases THE SYMPATHIZER First Look
by Michael Major - Apr 12, 2023

HBO has released the video teaser for the original limited series THE SYMPATHIZER. Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar co-showrun and executive produce. The new video footage introduces the cast led by Hoa Xuande, Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Ky Duyen, and Sandra Oh and reveals star and executive producer Robert Downey Jr., who plays multiple roles.

Christina Ham's NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN Opens South Coast Repertory's 2022-23 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2022

She was known as one of the 20th century's most powerful and impactful voices, not only as a singer, but also as a voice for the silent. South Coast Repertory (Artistic Director David Ivers and Managing Director Paula Tomei) opens the 2022-23 season with Nina Simone: Four Women by Christina Ham Oct. 2-23 on the Julianne Argyros Stage.

Sundance Institute Announces 10 Producers Lab Fellows
by TV News Desk - Jul 22, 2021

Sundance Institute today announced the participants for its weeklong Producers Lab, taking place July 25 - 29, and the participants in the Producers Summit, August 2 - 5, both taking place digitally on Sundance Co//ab.

Discovery Partners with Team Downey and Glen Zipper on Four Part Event Wildlife Series THE BOND
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 23, 2020

Discovery Channel has greenlit a new wildlife series THE BOND, it was announced today by the network.

HBO Max Unveils Second Wave Slate of Originals Including FRAYED, DOOM PATROL, & More!
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 13, 2020

HBO Max has revealed the second slate of premium Max Originals available to viewers after the streamer's May 27th launch.

Nickelodeon Renews RYAN'S MYSTERY PLAYDATE for a Third Season
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 24, 2020

Nickelodeon has greenlit a third season of the top-rated preschool series Ryan's Mystery Playdate, starring eight-year-old YouTube superstar Ryan of Ryan's World. Created and produced by pocket.watch, the studio creating global franchises from the YouTube stars and characters loved by Generation Alpha, the live-action series follows Ryan as he tackles a series of imaginative, physical challenges and solves mystery box puzzles to reveal the identity of his playdate. Ryan's Mystery Playdate ranked as the number-one preschool series on all TV for 2019, and new season three episodes will begin airing this Spring. Ryan's Mystery Playdate airs regularly weekdays at 12:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon and 4:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on the Nick Jr. channel.

Scott Cooper Will Direct A HEAD FULL OF GHOSTS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 15, 2020

Deadline reports that Scott Cooper will direct the upcoming psychological horror film 'A Head Full of Ghosts.'

Justin Kirk Joins PERRY MASON Limited Series
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 15, 2019

Deadline reports that Justin Kirk will join 'Perry Mason,' a reimagined HBO miniseries. He joins previously-announced cast members John Lithgow, Matthew Rhys, and Tatiana Maslany.

John Lithgow To Star In HBO's PERRY MASON Limited Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 7, 2019

John Lithgow is set to star opposite Matthew Rhys and Tatiana Maslany in HBO's Perry Mason limited series from Team Downey, according to Deadline.

Nickelodeon Announces New Preschool Series RYAN'S MYSTERY PLAYDATE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 27, 2019

Nickelodeon will unbox its playful new preschool series Ryan's Mystery Playdate, starring seven-year-old YouTube superstar Ryan of Ryan ToysReview, on Friday, April 19, at 12:30 p.m. (ET/PT). Created and produced by pocket.watch, the new studio creating global franchises from the YouTube stars and characters loved by Generation Alpha, the live-action series (20 episodes) follows Ryan as he tackles a series of imaginative, physical challenges and solves mystery box puzzles to reveal the identity of his playdate. A brand-new episode of Ryan's Mystery Playdate will also premiere Saturday, April 20, at 12:30 p.m. (ET/PT), before the series moves to its regular timeslot on Fridays at 12:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.

Matthew Rhys to Star in HBO Limited Series PERRY MASON
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 14, 2019

Matthew Rhys will star in the title role of the HBO limited series Perry Mason from Team Downey, according to Deadline. The reboot will track the unorthodox investigator/defense attorney's origin story. The limited series is currently in the process of hiring a director.

TNT Picks Up Drama Pilots CONSTANCE and BEAST MODE
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 23, 2018

TNT Picks Up Drama Pilots CONSTANCE and BEAST MODE

YouTube Orders New Series on Artificial Intelligence from Robert Downey, Jr.
by Tori Hartshorn - May 15, 2018

YouTube announced its order for an expansive new series on artificial intelligence that will be executive produced by Team Downey partners Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey, Network Entertainment's Derik Murray and Paul Gertz, and Sonar Entertainment's Jenna Santoianni and Tom Lesinski. The series will feature some of the brightest minds in science, philosophy, technology, engineering, medicine, futurism, entertainment and the arts to tell the dynamic story of A.I. The 8-episode hour-long series will debut exclusively on YouTube Red in 2019.