Entertainment Tidbits
Jennifer Garner will lead One Attempt Remaining, a new Netflix comedy from Kay Cannon (Blockers). The film follows an ex-couple who discover the cryptocurrency they won during a cruise is now worth millions. Their problem: they’ve forgotten the password. With only three days before the account expires, they must retrace their steps to recover both the code and their connection. (Story URL)
Lili Reinhart revealed she was diagnosed with endometriosis following laparoscopic surgery. The Riverdale star shared on Instagram that the diagnosis came after years of pain and multiple medical visits. She said earlier tests led to a misdiagnosis of interstitial cystitis. Reinhart said, “I’m glad I trusted my body and listened to my gut and will continue advocating for others to do so.” (Story URL)
Season 2 of the comedy series Ted will debut on Peacock on March 5th. Show-runners Seth MacFarlane, Paul Corrigan, and Brad Walsh announced the premiere in a joint statement released Thursday. “We’ve made a second season of our show Ted, which we are excited to share with you,” the trio said. MacFarlane voices the talking teddy bear in the 1990s-set series, based on the 2012 film. (Story URL)
Hugh Laurie will join Amy Poehler in Peacock’s upcoming comedy series Dig, created by Poehler and Mike Schur. The show, based on Kate Myers’ novel Excavations, centers on four women at an archaeological dig in Greece who uncover a “long-buried secret” that could alter history and spark an international conspiracy. Laurie will play “a British professor who sincerely loves archaeology.” (Story URL)
Jim Ward, the voice behind Doug Dimmadome from The Fairly OddParents and Captain Qwark from Ratchet & Clank, has died at 66. His wife, Janice, told TMZ he passed away from complications related to advanced Alzheimer’s disease. Ward’s other credits include Mulan, Star Wars Episode I: Racer, Toy Story 3, Inside Out, and Red Dead Redemption II. (Story URL)
Amazon Prime Video is developing a new series adaptation of Carl Hiaasen’s novel Skinny Dip, with Amanda Seyfried set to star. The project, once in development at HBO Max, now lists Seyfried as both lead actor and executive producer. The one-hour dramedy follows Joey Perrone, played by Seyfried, who seeks revenge after her husband’s shocking betrayal. (Story URL)
