HBO Developing "Bored to Death" Feature Film
Yay!! HBO is reportedly developing a feature-length film based on the hit series Bored to Death, which as we all know was canceled far too prematurely. Jonathan Ames is, expectedly, writing the film.
The film would continue the adventures of amateur private eye Jonatham Ames (played by Jason Schwartzman) that were cut short after three seasons on the network. Zach Galifianakis and Ted Danson also starred in the show, as Schwarzman's sort-of sidekick/best friend Ray and his stoner editor George, respectively.
The film's tagline reads, "Jonathan, Ray, and George reunite to fight crime, commit crime, lose their minds, and fail at love in a Bored to Death feature-length slapstick adventure."
Ames will executive produce the film alongside Sarah Condon and Stephanie Davis, who also worked on the TV show.
Danson first dropped hints about the potential of the movie last year, when he mentioned it at GQ's Gentleman's Ball in October. He said at the time that in the movie, Jonathan would become a police officer while Ray and George would become roommates.
Ames and Schwarzman are also working on another writing project together, but as for Schwarzman's character's signature trench coat, he said, "I hope it still fits."
Bored to Death was canceled during its third season after ratings took a hit—its second season brought in about a million viewers for each episode, while the third season's episodes only pulled in about a quarter of that, though some people say it was because the show made the switch from Sunday nights to Monday nights.
No word yet on when we can expect this movie, but we'll be waiting here (im)patiently for it.
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