Californication
April 29, 2009
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You may remember Ricky from the 1981 hit song Jesse’s Girl. And he didn’t do too much after that! Well, not unless you’re counting his role as Dr. Noah Drake on General Hospital. So this is a big step up to cable for Rick!
He’ll be playing himself on the show. In the casting call, the producers were looking for "an actor who experienced huge fame in the 80's to play themselves as a now down-on his-luck-ex-celebrity waiting tables to get by."
EW reports that the role involves “tasteful nudity” and “simulated sex.” Not that that is anything new on Californication.
We can’t wait for the new season! Other cast members just announced for season 3 are Peter Gallagher, Diane Farr, and Kathleen Turner. Californicationreturns this Fall.
December 11, 2008
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The Emmy award winning HBO series John Adams took 4 nominations, while HBO made for TV movie Recount took 5 nomination. It definitely was a big morning for HBO, who received 22 nominations, including 3 nominations for its hit comedy Entourage. Speaking of Entourage, congrats to Kevin Connelly, who received his first Golden Globes nomination as Eric.
It was no surprise to see America’s new sweetheart Tina Fey on the ballot for “Best Actress” in a TV Series for Comedy. If you're a fan of her hit series 30 Rock, you already know Fey is pure genius. Her Emmy award winning show came in 4th place with the most nominations.
Tina’s partner in crime Alec Baldwin got himself an GG nomination for his role as the slick, scrupulous network executive. Eat your heart out Kim Basinger.
Showtime also had a great morning receiving the second most nominations for a network. Their hit shows Dexter, The Tudors, Weeds and Californication all got nominations. Check out the full list of nominees here.
December 4, 2008
The series revolves around Hank Moody, a charming writer and novelist plagued with personal demons. He blames his years-long case of writer's block on a variety of reasons, ranging from the hedonism of Los Angeles, to his on-again, off-again relationship with his girlfriend Karen. Hank constantly deals with the fallout of his drug and sex addictions, while trying to show his family that he can be a good, caring person.
Showtime president Robert Greenblatt said of the series, "It wouldn't be Showtime without a yearly dose of Californication. This unapologetic show, about a group of characters led by the inimitable David Duchovny, has quickly established itself as one of our signature comedy series. Beneath its veneer of debauchery, however, is a complex take on love and adult relationships that surprisingly turns poetic and romantic just when you least expect it.”
And David couldn’t be happier about the show’s return. He says, "I love working with Showtime, Tom Kapinos, and the cast. We all have such creative freedom and support, it's been a peak experience, and I am so happy to be doing the show."
Season two is just about over, with the finale airing on December 14th. What do you think is in store for Hank Moody next season? Hopefully next year David’s personal life won’t mimic his one on screen.
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