Seth MacFarlane’s ‘Blunt Talk’ With Patrick Stewart Moves Forward at Starz

Patrick Stewart stars in Blunt Talk
Patrick Stewart (Photo © Richard Chavez)

Blunt Talk starring Patrick Stewart and executive produced by Seth MacFarlane and Jonathan Ames (Bored to Death) has been given a two season order by Starz as just announced by CEO Chris Albrecht. Ames created the series, is writing the show, and will serve as the showrunner.

Blunt Talk will premiere in 2015 and the network’s ordered two 10 episode seasons of the half-hour comedy series.

The Plot: “Blunt Talk is a character-driven comedy revolving around Walter Blunt (Patrick Stewart), a British import intent on conquering the world of American cable news. Through the platform of his nightly interview 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 alcoholic manservant he transplanted from the U.K. to join him in Los Angeles. The series follows the fallout from Blunt’s well-intentioned, but mostly misguided decision-making, both on and off the air.”

“In the character of Walter Blunt, Seth, Jonathan and Patrick have found the alchemy that makes a borderline alcoholic, mad-genius-Brit the man you want fighting in America’s corner,” said Albrecht. “Seth and Jonathan have struck the right balance between biting wit and outright absurdity in building this world, and we cannot wait for Patrick to breathe life into Walter.”

“I’m beyond thrilled to be working with Jonathan Ames and Sir Patrick Stewart,” says Seth MacFarlane. “Jonathan’s creative talent is formidable, and his writing style is wholly original, hilarious, and provocative. And of course, Patrick Stewart is one of the greatest actors alive today. His skill and versatility are unmatched, and he will excel as the star of his own show. Thank you Starz for allowing us to bring Walter Blunt to life!”


Jonathan Ames added, “It’s been a delight to collaborate on Blunt Talk with two such talented and strange men as Seth MacFarlane and Patrick Stewart. The only problem is that sometimes on conference calls Seth will uncannily recreate Patrick’s voice, and I’m not sure who’s talking, but other than that it’s been smooth sailing. I’m beyond pleased to have the opportunity to work with MRC, Chris Albrecht and Starz.”

Meanwhile, lead actor and producer Stewart said, “My career took an abrupt and radical left turn when Seth MacFarlane created CIA Deputy Director Avery Bullock on American Dad. This new character, Walter Blunt, is not at all like Avery, thank God, because this is live action and I am a Knight of the Realm. Blunt is, however, much smarter than Avery and has his own TV show, which has to be better than being Deputy Director of the CIA.”

Source: Starz

-By Rebecca Murray

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