
EXCLUSIVE: Theater actor Eric Petersen is set to co-star opposite Kirstie Alley in the TV Land pilot Giant Baby. Created by Marco Pennette, the project revolves around Madison “Maddie” Banks (Alley), a Broadway star who finds her life turned upside down when Arlo (Petersen), her long-lost son, turns up looking to connect after his adopted mother has died. In addition to Alley, Petersen, repped by Bauman Redanty & Shaul, joins Rhea Perlman in the pilot. He played the title role in the national tour of Shrek The Musical and currently co-stars on Broadway in Peter And The Star Catcher.
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Another genius bit of casting by the amazing Greenstein and Daniel. Nailing it one pilot at a time. Finding stars all over the world and bringing them into your home.
Eric Petersen is perfect for the role!
He was hilarious on an episode of GCB last season opposite Leslie Bibb.
Wow!…..congrats!
We will look for you and keep you and your family in our prayers.
Wow…. So so proud of Eric. Dude is on fire these past few years….n. glad I can say I knew him way back when…. CONGRATS
I’ll be watching!!! So happy for you – you deserve all this.
You were great in all the other shows you’ve been in. I’ll be following your career!!!!!
Felicidades! Congratulations! You deserve it because you are a GREAT actor. So glad to be in the family.
Congratulations, Eric. We’ll be watching you. We absolutely LOVED your performance in Shrek.
CONGRATS!! Loved Shrek and the back
stage tour.
Eric I couldn’t be prouder or happier for you if I was your mom not just your Barnie mom! Love you all