There’s action, comedy, romance and reality with a few new dramas and a couple of unscripted series. NBC Networks is set to premiere several new shows starring actors Anthony Anderson, Tempestt Bledsoe, Eamonn Walker and Terry Crews for their fall lineup.
Anderson, who first gained attention as one of Jim Carrey’s sons in “Me, Myself, and Irene” will star as Gary, a doting stay-at-home dad of four, in the new comedy “Guys with Kids.”
Cast of “Guys with Kids”
(l-r) Jamie Lyn Sigler as Emily, Zach Cregger as Nick, Tempestt Bledsoe as Marny, Anthony Anderson as Gary, Jesse Bradford as Chris — (Photo by: Robert Trachtenberg/NBC)
From Emmy-winner and executive producer Jimmy Fallon, the show premieres on September 26th on NBC and follows three thirty something dads who try to hold on to their youth as they face the responsibilities of having kids.
(l-r) Tempestt Bledsoe, Anthony Anderson from “Guys With Kids” — (Photo by: Chris Haston/NBC)
“It shows a positive African-American family on network television loving one another and raising their children,” shares Anderson. “My character is a stay at home dad by choice and not by any other reason.”
Tempestt Bledsoe (“The Cosby Show”) makes her return to the television circuit as his wife Marny. For Bledsoe, who has enjoyed success in the entertainment business since the age of four, it’s a dream come true to be back at NBC, the former network that aired “The Cosby Show.”
(l-r) Matthew Perry as Ryan King, Tyler James Williams as Owen — (Photo by: Jordin Althaus/NBC)
“This network sets the stage often,” says Bledsoe. “It is the first one out of the box on so many different things and they take a chance and a risk in trying new adventures. It’s a dream job to be back at NBC.”
In the action drama “Chicago Fire” created by Dick Wolf, Eamonn Walker stars as Battalion Chief Wallace Boden, a fireman’s fireman who is confronted by important personal decisions. A drama which offers a view into the lives of firefighters, Walker, who is best-known for his portrayal of Kareem Said, the Muslim leader on the HBO series “Oz” cites the writing as his attraction to the series.
Cast of “Chicago Fire”
Pictured: (l-r) Teri Reeves as Hallie, David Eigenberg as Christopher Hermann, Charlie Barnett as Peter Mills, Lauren German as Leslie Shay, Monica Raymund as Gabriella Dawson, Taylor Kinney as Kelly Severide, Jesse Spencer as Matthew Casey, Eamonn Walker as Battalion Chief Walter Boden — (Photo by: Sandro/NBC)
“It was the best script I read at the time and I haven’t read anything good for a long time.”
A television veteran, Walker’s numerous television credits include the NBC series “Kings,” the Jerry Bruckheimer series “Justice,” “The Whole Truth,” and the BBC drama “Bonekickers.” “Chicago Fire” airs October 10th on NBC.
“The New Normal” cast members
(l-r) Andrew Rannells as Bryan, Ellen Barkin as Jane, Nene Leakes as Rocky — (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC)
NBC’s other new series include “Stars Earn Stripes,” an action-packed competition show featuring Terry Crews and Laila Ali, “The New Normal,” a family comedy which stars NeNe Leakes, “Animal Practice” with Kym Whitley and the comedy “Go On” which stars Tyler James Williams (“Everybody Hates Chris”).
Samantha Ofole-Prince is a journalist and movie critic who covers industry-specific news that includes television and film. She serves as the Entertainment Editor for Trendy Africa.
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