Uncle buck joins three other new comedies on abcs 201516 slate. The series was created for television by steven cragg and brian bradley. Mike epps to star in uncle buck comedy pilot on abc. Since the cancellation of the summer tv series she costarred in with mike epps uncle buck. Alongside epps, nia long the best man holiday will play bucks sisterinlaw alexis, the founder of a nonprofit that mentors atrisk girls.
Epps had a small part in the 2007 song a bay bay by hurricane chris, doing the rick james move. Uncle buck can be counted on for mike epps being there to draw chuckles even when the joke isnt that funny. Uncle buck is an american singlecamera comedy television series based on the 1989 movie of the same name that debuted on abc as an entry in the 201516 tele. Like the movie, the series adaptation, written by steven cragg and brian. Uncle bucks stay is over, ew has confirmed the abc comedy starring mike epps will not return for a second season, as tuesday nights episode will serve as the series finale.
One big change is the cast is now black with standup comic mike epps starring as uncle buck. Jun 14, 2016 one big change is the cast is now black with standup comic mike epps starring as uncle buck. So while its not great, its also not terrible, and it sits right there in the middle. There is not a panel for the new uncle buck tv show at the television critics association press tour, because abc has not set an air date for the show.
Lr executive producers steven cragg, brian bradley and will packer and actors mike epps, nia long and james lesure speak onstage during abcs uncle buck. Mar 03, 2015 mike epps has been tapped for the title role in uncle buck, abcs singlecamera comedy pilot based on the classic john hughes film starring john candy. Empire reports the comedian and actor has joined the cast of upcoming revengethriller remake death wish, possibly hoping director eli roth might cast a few network execs as cannon fodder in the. The sitcom boasts a key building block in the form of mike epps, the funny, charismatic comic actor who assumes the title role. Based on the 1989 john hughes comedy that starred the late john candy in the title role, abcs uncle buck will center on a childish man epps named buck russell who learns how to be an adult by taking care of his brothers kids.
May 08, 2015 abc has handed out another comedy series order, greenlighting uncle buck, starring comedian mike epps. The broadcast network adaptations of uncle buck and rush hour cast leads for their pilots, as comedian mike epps the hangover signed on to play the titular buck for abc and international starmartial artiststuntman jon foo bangkok revenge landed the role of detective lee in rush hour previously and famously played by jackie chan for cbs. Michael elliot epps is an american standup comedian, actor, film producer, writer, and rapper. Mike epps will play the title role in uncle buck, abcs singlecamera. First movie def comedy jam 1992 best movie the last black man in san francisco 2019 worst movie. The cliffhanger at the end of last season suggested that uncle j might not be on hand at the start of the new season or ever again but thanks to some offcamera explanation from. Apr 28, 2016 get a sneak peek at the new comedy series uncle buck starring mike epps, nia long, james lesure and more. Mike epps to star in uncle buck comedy pilot on abc deadline.
Mike epps will play the funloving but irresponsible title character. Uncle buck is an american singlecamera comedy television series based on the 1989 movie of the same name that debuted on abc as an entry in the 201516 television season. Uncle buck does little to stand out from a sea of likeminded sitcoms in ts first episode. Mike epps takes the lead role in the new abc comedy uncle buck, based on the classic john hughes movie from 1989. Uncle buck tv remake in the works at abc with african.
Kevin meaney starred as buck, a slob who drinks, smokes and is named the guardian of his nieces. Not the mike epps show you want mike epps is a funny man, as his standup comedy and his role in the starz sitcom survivors remorse have proven. Uncle buck stars mike epps in one more reboot of the. Watch the series premiere tuesday june 14 at 98c on abc. Now that abc has snuffed the life from uncle buck with a snap of its fingers, it seems mike epps might be looking for a chance to exact some payback. Abc cancels uncle buck in spite of strong debut vibe.
Abc is moving forward with its all africanamerican uncle buck comedy the network has tapped mike epps to take on the role played by john candy in the 1989 feature of the same name, the. He is best known for playing dayday jones in next friday and its sequel, friday after next, and also appearing in the hangover as black doug. Its a fine enough sitcom, led by the evercharming mike epps in the title role. Anyhow, my friend met his newspaper girland i met my future wife. The classic 1989 comedy uncle buck, written and directed by john hughes, is getting a modern day reboot on abc. His buck is more sleazy schemer than the movies slobby slacker, but.
Read the official abc bio, show quotes and learn about the role at abc tv. The movie already spawned a wildly unpopular television attempt, back in. Mike epps has been tapped for the title role in uncle buck, abcs singlecamera comedy pilot based on the classic john hughes film starring john candy. Mike epps full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Get exclusive videos, blogs, photos, cast bios, free episodes. Abc has ordered a remake of the 1989 john hughes comedy classic to series with mike epps in the lead role, the network confirmed tuesday, may 12. The singlecamera comedy starring lesure and mike epps was based on the classic 1989 john hughes film starring john candy. The new abc sitcom uncle buckabout a lovable but untrustworthy slacker who becomes a livein. Mike epps will play a manchild in abcs uncle buck pilot. Mike epps stars as an immature relative tasked with watching his brothers kids for a weekend in the first trailer for abcs uncle buck. He was the voice of boog in open season 2 replacing martin lawrence. The double date was set and we all agreed by phone to see a little movie called uncle buck. He also hosted a jim jones and skull gang album entitled jim.
Uncle buck tv series 2016 uncle buck tv series 2016. May 12, 2015 mike epps scared to play richard pryor in lee daniels biopic duration. Uncle buck starring comedian mike epps gets series order. Based on the 1989 john hughes movie of the same name, which starred john candy, abcs modernday retelling centers around a diverse ensemble, following the success of its freshman breakout blackish, which was renewed for season 2 yesterday. By happy coincidence, his nieces and nephews nanny has just quit and his brother and sisterinlaw need his help. Uncle buck buck russell 12 episodes 20162016 real husbands of hollywood 1 episode 2014. Instead of meeting his girlfriends father for a job, buck eagerly accepts. The sitcom boasts a key building block in the form of mike epps, the. Uncle buck is a 1989 american comedy film directed by john hughes and starring john candy, jean louisa kelly, and amy madigan, with gaby hoffmann, macaulay culkin, jay underwood, and laurie metcalf in supporting roles. Vibe caught up with epps at new york citys bar americain restaurant where he discussed working alongside such a talented.
Uncle buck is an american singlecamera comedy television series based on the 1989 movie. Get exclusive videos, blogs, photos, cast bios, free episodes and more. Mar 03, 2015 the classic 1989 comedy uncle buck, written and directed by john hughes, is getting a modern day reboot on abc. Sometimes its readily obvious why a studio will resurrect a movie or tv show for modern audiences to enjoy. The film also won a critics choice award for best miniseries movie. His highest rated performance on the big screen has been in. Mike epps version of uncle buck has made it his own cool and current comedy tv version with great potential for an extended shelf life. Taking on the role played by john candy in the 1989 john hughes movie, with. Will and alexis have ran through a series of nannies and housemaids and are now attempting to bring in wills unconventional big brother buck mike epps to. The movie starred comedic legend john candy as the immature brother, who takes on the responsibility of taking care of his nephew and nieces during a family crisis.
He then invited me along on this crazy escapade on the condition that she would bring a friend as well. American rapper, standup comedian, actor and producer mike epps is best known for his role as dayday jones in the comedy movie next friday 2000 and its sequel friday after next 2002. Mike epps and his uncle julius character wont be around. He is an actor and producer, known for resident evil. Whereas the original movie had the comedic appeal of john candy to bank on, mike epps isnt able. Uncle buck canceled by abc after one season deadline.
Mike epps just the basic concept behind it all seems like a questionable idea for a series. The series aired on cbs from september 10, 1990 to march 9, 1991 during the 199091 season. Mike epps stars as uncle buck, a fun loving but irresponsible guy who needs a job and a place to stay. Based on the hit movie of the same name, the new abc comedy uncle buck is coming to abc. I am rooting that uncle buck will grow their audience and affection for the series will include a second season. Comedian mike epps starred as the immature yet fun uncle buck on the latest black family show to hit tv screens this year.
Abcs uncle buck tv show trailer starring mike epps may 12, 2015. His brother will russell james lesure and wife alexis nia long are having trouble with their kids tia, miles, and maizy after moving from atlanta to chicago. They need an emergency babysitter and will suggests buck. Although uncle julius loves the perks of success, he still tries to keep the family on point with his guidance and wisdom. Lr executive producers steven cragg, brian bradley and will packer and actors mike epps, nia long and james lesure speak onstage during abcs uncle buck panel as part of the abc networks. Based on the 1989 john hughes movie of the same name, the tv series version of.
He has been married to kyra robinson since june 23, 2019. He appeared in the music video gangsta nation by westside connection. Aalyrah caldwell, will turns to his brother buck mike epps, a guy who coasts through life on charm and street. His highest rated performance on the big screen has been in the comedy film girls trip 2017. Comedian mike epps will step into the role made famous by john candy. Get a sneak peek at the new comedy series uncle buck starring mike epps, nia long, james lesure and more. Uncle buck remake ordered to series at abc hollywood. May 08, 2015 abc has picked up multicamera comedy uncle buck, a new take on the hit 1989 movie. Uncle buck is a reboot with all the appeal of leftovers. Uncle buck is an american sitcom television series based on the 1989 film of the same name starring john candy. To accommodate epps particular talents, uncle buck has morphed from an overweight bachelor into a. Uncle buck is a fun loving but irresponsible guy who needs a job and a place to stay.
Mike epps was born on november 18, 1970 in indianapolis, indiana, usa as michael elliot epps. May 12, 2015 mike epps stars as an immature relative tasked with watching his brothers kids for a weekend in the first trailer for abcs uncle buck. Mike epps talks to vibe about starring in uncle buck vibe. Mike epps news, breaking stories, videos and commentary. Uncle buck is an irresponsible manchild who gets fired from his job. Mike epps is the new uncle buck in the late 1980s director john hughes released his comedy classic, uncle buck. Uncle buck tv show cannot be more different than the.
Jul 06, 2016 uncle bucks stay is over, ew has confirmed the abc comedy starring mike epps will not return for a second season, as tuesday nights episode will serve as the series finale. Uncle buck remake ordered to series at abc hollywood reporter. Abc has handed out another comedy series order, greenlighting uncle buck, starring comedian mike epps. Uncle buck starring comedian mike epps gets series order at. Abc has picked up multicamera comedy uncle buck, a new take on the hit 1989 movie. Either buck would get his shit together relatively quickly after a few early mishaps, or theyre horrible parents for allowing this irresponsible idiot to keep watching their kids week after week. Mike epps stars as an immature relative tasked with watching his brothers kids for a weekend in the first trailer for abcs uncle. Apr 28, 2016 based on the hit movie of the same name, uncle buck mike epps is a fun loving but irresponsible guy who needs a job and a place to stay. By happy coincidence, his nieces and nephews nanny has. The hangover actor mike epps will topline abcs upcoming comedy pilot adapted from the classic 1980s film uncle buck.
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