Bill Lawrence: Last News

As Michael Urie prepares to get back to work on Shrinking, it will be a bittersweet return to set.

The Peabody Awards has announced the sophomore season of its We Disrupt This Broadcast podcast, along with a star-studded lineup of guests.

Lauren Coates Comedian Roy Wood Jr. will host the 77th Annual Writers Guild Awards‘ East Coast segment, at New York’s Edison Ballroom on Saturday, Feb. 15, the org announced Thursday.

The Writers Guild said Wednesday that it is postponing the release of its annual WGA Awards nominations to next week in the wake of the wildfires that have wreaked havoc on Los Angeles this week.

Bill Lawrence is set to receive the Herb Sargent Award for Comedy Excellence at the 77th annual Writers Guild Awards, the East Coast edition of which is set to take place in New York’s Edison Ballroom on Saturday, February 15.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer “Scrubs” creator and “Ted Lasso” writer Bill Lawrence is set to receive the Writers Guild of America East’s Herb Sargent Award for Comedy Excellence at the 77th annual WGA Awards next month. Named in honor of legendary “Saturday Night Live” writer and television producer Herb Sargent, who served as WGAE president for 14 years, the WGA East‘s Sargent Award is given to a writer who “embodies the spirit, commitment and comic genius of Mr. Sargent, as well as his dedication to mentoring new writers,” per the writers’ union.

Scrubs creator Bill Lawrence has said he believes the upcoming reboot of the show is a “no lose” situation.Earlier this month, it was reported that the medical sitcom would be returning, with Lawrence working on a new incarnation of the show with 20th Television for ABC. Variety indicated that Lawrence would not serve as showrunner for the new version of the show, and no cast are currently attached to the project.Now, Lawrence has spoken to the Los Angeles Times about his decision to revisit the show, saying: “If I thought it was a bad idea, I wouldn’t do it.

Shrinking co-creator Bill Lawrence has said the show’s portrayal of Parkinson’s disease was inspired by Michael J. Fox.The second season of the comedy drama show has just completed its run on Apple TV+ and stars Harrison Ford as Dr. Paul Rhoades, a therapist who has the neurodegenerative disease.Lawrence, who created the show alongside lead star Jason Segel (How I Met Your Mother) and Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso), spoke about the influence that the Back To The Future star had in the character’s inception in a live interview with People earlier this month (December 12).“It’s cool to get to write about things you care about now,” Lawrence said.

Scrubs creator Bill Lawrence opened up about the beloved television show’s upcoming reboot.

Despite pushback from some Scrubs fans, Bill Lawrence is ready to return to Sacred Heart Hospital for a long-gestating reboot.

Andrés Buenahora “Shrinking” co-creator Bill Lawrence took inspiration from Michael J. Fox. The showrunner credited the “Back to The Future” star’s public battle with Parkinson’s as a focal point in shaping Paul, who is played by Harrison Ford.

Following Harrison Ford‘s emotional performance on the Season 2 finale of Shrinking, Bill Lawrence is unpacking the show’s depiction of Parkinson’s disease.

Shrinking is already renewed for Season 3, but could there be another season on the horizon?

told People.“But there are people that absorb these kinds of experiences with grace and courage and a little bit of wisdom. And that is not to say that some people do not.” The “Star Wars” star added, “It’s just to say that this is a person particularly equipped to communicate what it is that it’s like, and that is something that I feel that is worth sharing with our audience.” Lawrence, 56, told The Post earlier this month: “The greatest gift of my professional career is getting to be involved in this stage of Harrison Ford’s career. It’s been really cool.

“Shrinking” Season 2 introduced some new characters — including a love interest for Jessica Williams, who plays Gaby.Damon Wayans Jr. made his debut on the Apple TV+ comedy in episode 4, titled “Made You Look.”“Aww, I want a Derek,” Gaby says after Ted McGinley’s Derek gives Michael Urie’s Brian some words of encouragement alongside Christa Miller’s Liz.“Then I have the greatest coincidence ever. This is my best buddy from my old job, Derek,” he replies as the new “Derek 2.0” walks in.Williams, 35, joked to the Post that giving the character the same name is, well, dumb.“That’s stupid.

SPOILER ALERT: This piece spoils the finale of Shrinking Season 2.

The creators behind “Shrinking” always envisioned just three seasons, but Bill Lawrence wouldn’t mind more time with Jimmy (Jason Segel) and the gang.“Why you know something? Because if someone wants to do a Season 4, tell them I said yes. Just say it. Just put it out there,” he exclusively told The Post.

Bad Monkey has been renewed for a second season.The Apple TV+ series, which is led by Vince Vaughn, is based on the novel by Carl Hiaasen and follows former police detective turned restaurant inspector Andrew Yancy (Vaughn), who is pulled into a world of greed and corruption after a tourist finds a severed arm while fishing.The supporting cast includes L. Scott Caldwell, Rob Delaney, Meredith Hagner, Natalie Martinez, Alex Moffat, Michelle Monaghan, and Jodie Turner-Smith.The first two episodes of the series, which was developed by Bill Lawrence (Shrinking, Ted Lasso) were released on August 14, with the finale landing on October 9, 2024.The novel spawned a sequel novel titled Razor Girl, but according to Variety, season two will not be based on that book.“Since Bad Monkey first made its debut on Apple TV+, this highly entertaining series became an instant fan-favourite,” said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+.“Led by the incomparable Vince Vaughn as Andrew Yancy, alongside a brilliant ensemble cast, we can’t wait for everyone to experience more hilarious, sun-soaked, beachy misadventures from the mind of Bill Lawrence as the temperature rises even further in the next chapter of this engrossing murder-mystery.”It comes after Vaughn, recently expressed an interest in returning for more episodes.

Apple TV+ has given a Season 2 renewal to breakout comedy Bad Monkey, from developer, executive producer and showrunner Bill Lawrence, star/executive producer Vince Vaughn and Warner Bros. Television where Lawrence is based.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter “Bad Monkey” has been renewed for Season 2 at Apple TV+, Variety has learned. The series originally debuted on Apple’s streaming service back in August with the season finale airing in October. The first season was based on the novel of the same name by Carl Hiaasen.

The cast of Apple TV+’s hit comedy series Shrinking gathered in Hollywood for a packed Deadline x Apple TV+ Shrinking FYC Event to discuss why the show has hit a nerve, and is even getting better in Season 2.