Deadline is reporting that Jason Patric has joined HBO’s comedy pilot Tilda, the project that is probably-sorta-obviously-but-no-one-is-admitting-it based on Deadline’s own queen blogger Nikki “Toldja” Finke. Patric will play Andrew Brown, described as “the mastermind behind the media empire RMG,” and he joins Diane Keaton (set to star as the titular industry blogger) as well as Ellen Page (playing a studio assistant).
Clearly, exec-producer Bill Condon (Dreamgirls) is keen on recruiting film actors. And so far, he’s attracting one helluva cast. Maybe it’s because of the five-car pileup of indulgent narcissism that is Entourage of late, but I’ve become increasingly weary and wary of Hollywood-insidery projects. (Oh look! It’s lint! In our bellybuttons!) Yet Tilda is rounding up such a strong cast that I admit it: I’m intrigued. I mean, Diane Keaton — Annie Hall herself — as a powerful, much-feared blogger? Who takes an interest in young Ms. Page’s morally conflicted lackey? And who clashes with Patric’s corporate suit? Yes, Mr. Condon, you have my attention. And no, Mr. Patric, the fact that your only other television appearance was playing yourself in a 2008 episode of Entourage most certainly does not count against you.
Say what you want about “Entourage”, but I thought Patric was brilliant playing a (hopefully) exaggerated, terrifying version of himself a few years ago.
On top of that, his completely bananas performance in “The Losers” is one of my favorite movie surprises this year. His addition to this project is exciting.
I still like Entourage. I’m sorry EW. I’m not cool
What’s wrong with Entourage?? I love that show!
Missy’s entitled to her opinion – even if it’s in the minority.
Jason Patric is so frakin’ hot. The things I would do to him are unprintable…and oh, so good
Entourage may not be the most realistic show in the world but it’s still immensely entertaining.
Jason Patric RULES! He is the best looking, best acting, non superstar in the business. He has done so many great movies, risky ones, for so long, that it is amazing that less talented guys are so much further up. It seems as if he has always just resisted fame grabbing instead gravitating toward powerful edgy films. I am SO excited to watch him have a blast with this. Script must be good if he is in. Keaton and Patric on screen together? My God. NOt to mention that Jason hasnt aged a day. YUM>
Jason Patric in NARC. Nuff said!
HBO is really in need of some new comedies. There are only two that I watch, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Eastbound and Down, both of which are not currently airing. I know Curb is back sometime in 2011. Hopefully Eastbound will return before then.
I used to watch Entourage when it was funny. I barely laughed during the past two seasons and then I realized I was only watching out of habit, so I’m pretty much done with that show.
I really am looking forward to this show. I think that Diane Keaton is a fantastic actress, and I really like Ellen Page as well.
Has the potential to be a real barn burner. ENTOURAGE was fun in a fantasy way for a couple of years, but the truth is, none of those guys are good enough actors. None of them could be movie stars. Unlike the TILDA cast. Keaton is a legend, Page an interesting up and comer, and Patric , in my opinion, is the most underrated actor in America.
Can’t wait.
this is beginning to sound amazing
he is hot at sugardaddiesdate