Starz announced the series premiere of Blunt Talk is set for August 22, 2015 at 9pm ET/PT followed by the season two premiere of Survivor’s Remorse. Blunt Talk is a half-hour comedy series created by Jonathan Ames and executive produced by Ames, Seth MacFarlane, Stephanie Davis, and Tristram Shapeero.
Survivor’s Remorse comes from NBA all-star/executive producer LeBron James, Tom Werner, Maverick Carter, Mike O’Malley, Paul Wachter, Victor Levin, and Hilton Smith.
Both Blunt Talk‘s first season and Survivor’s Remorse‘s second season will consist of 10 episodes.
Details on Blunt Talk and Survivor’s Remorse (Courtesy of Starz):
Blunt Talk – Set in Los Angeles, the story follows Walter Blunt, a British import intent on conquering the world of American cable news and the fallout from his well-intentioned, but mostly misguided decision-making, both on and off the air. Through the platform of his nightly cable news show, Blunt is on a mission to impart his wisdom and guidance on how Americans should live, think and behave. Besieged by network bosses, a dysfunctional news staff, numerous ex-wives, and children of all ages, Blunt’s only support is the heavy-drinking, devoted manservant he transplanted from the U.K. to join him in Los Angeles. The series is greenlit for a two-season, 20-episode commitment.
The cast is led by Patrick Stewart (X-Men franchise) in the role of Walter Blunt, Jacki Weaver (Silver Linings Playbook) as Rosalie, Blunt’s tough and motherly producer-manager and Adrian Scarborough (The King’s Speech) as Harry, Blunt’s manservant. Dolly Wells (Doll & Em) who was cast as Celia, Blunt’s senior producer and head writer, with Timm Sharp (Enlightened) who was cast as Jim, Blunt’s head writer, round out the cast.
Survivor’s Remorse – Survivor’s Remorse follows the life of Cam Calloway (played by Jessie T. Usher), a hard working, young basketball star who is thrust into the limelight after signing a huge contract with a pro basketball team in Atlanta. In the second season, we see Cam and his cousin and confidant, Reggie Vaughn (played by Ronreaco Lee), continue trying to navigate Cam’s meteoric rise. From business deals to relationships and friendship, the two confront the challenges of balancing the needs of family with the rewards and responsibilities generated by their newfound wealth and fame. Cam, Reggie, and the unforgettable group of characters that is the Calloway clan, wrestle with the rewards and pitfalls of stardom, love and loyalty. The cast also includes Mike Epps, Tichina Arnold, Teyonah Parris and Erica Ash.
