Brie Larson To Play Female Lead In CBS’ Nick Stoller Comedy Pilot

COMMENTS (9)

• What a super talent. She was the BEST thing about UNITED STATES OF TARA, and if this show is as good as I hope it is, it could really revolutionize CBS’ rep.

  Comment by Fern — Tuesday February 21, 2012 @ 2:47pm PST  Reply to this post

  • Not really sure why CBS would want to revolutionize its rep – I would rather see them make a comedy that’s like their other shows, but really good, like The Good Wife is a better version of their regular dramas. So I don’t really understand them doing this as a single-camera show, given that single-cams don’t fit on their lineup. They should have told Stoller to do what he does, but in front of an audience. That method’s produced some of the better comedies.

    Comment by T'Rank — Tuesday February 21, 2012 @ 5:03pm PST  Reply to this post

    • While their shows do well, I think it only makes sense for them to venture into single camera comedy territory. The numbers might be good, but the next generation (and very coveted demographic) for the most part find it a dated format -I know I do. A talent like Brie Larson, who has a very cinematic quality to her acting, isn’t suited for that canned laughter, multi cam format. I believe this is a very conscious effort by CBS to move in that direction.

      Comment by Fern — Wednesday February 22, 2012 @ 9:22am PST  Reply to this post

      • I don’t think the next generation finds multi-cam a dated format, not if you note the ratings for Big Bang Theory and iCarly and so on. I think _Hollywood_ finds it a dated format, but they then assume that the world out there feels the same way, and it’s just not the case. Anyway single-cam comedy is older than multi-cam comedy, a more modern and innovative format (and harder to do well).

        Comment by T'Rank — Tuesday February 28, 2012 @ 9:32am PST  Reply to this post

• She’s great.

  Comment by Jason S. — Tuesday February 21, 2012 @ 3:19pm PST  Reply to this post

• I love Brie Larson, such a talent, directed her on numerous things. she is the best, great things ahead for her.

  Comment by wil — Tuesday February 21, 2012 @ 4:11pm PST  Reply to this post

• Great casting! Can’t wait to see Brie in this role.

  Comment by beth — Tuesday February 21, 2012 @ 4:48pm PST  Reply to this post

• Adam Campbell- can’t wait to see him back on a series!!!

  Comment by karen — Wednesday February 22, 2012 @ 1:46pm PST  Reply to this post

• Brie is an exceptional actor. Can hardly wait to see her in this role.

  Comment by Paul and Cathy Nelson — Thursday February 23, 2012 @ 8:18pm PST  Reply to this post