Helen Hunt eyed as 'Parenthood' replacement - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 09-15-2009, 12:06 AM

Helen Hunt has been approached to join NBC's upcoming drama series "Parenthood," taking over the role played in the pilot by Maura Tierney.

The Oscar and Emmy winner is said to be considering the offer, which would mark her return to series television and to NBC, where she starred on the comedy "Mad About You" for seven years before segueing into features.

On "Parenthood," a contemporary take on Ron Howard's 1989 movie, Hunt would join an already strong cast.

The UMS/Imagine TV series, created by Jason Katims, revolves around four adult siblings -- three of them played by Peter Krause, Erika Christensen and Dax Shepard -- and their parents (Bonnie Bedelia and Craig T. Nelson).

Hunt would play the fourth sibling, a contemporary version of the character portrayed by Dianne Wiest in the film.

Tierney, who played the role in the pilot, pulled out of the series last week to focus on her breast cancer treatments.

"Parenthood," exec produced by Katims, Howard and Brian Grazer, was slated for a fall launch but pushed to midseason after Tierney's illness was discovered in July.

In 1998, Hunt accomplished a rare feat when she won an Oscar, a Golden Globe (both for "As Good as It Gets") and an Emmy (for "Mad") in the same year.

In the past 10 years, she has focused primarily on features and made her directorial debut with 2007's "Then She Found Me."

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...d4f44e2647ec35

JulieSomoski · 09-15-2009, 12:26 AM

Wow! I said before that Parenthood was dead without Maura, but I was wrong. I love Helen Hunt, and for them to get her in Parenthood would be the best move they can make. She's a wonderful actress and perfect for the role . . . this could be her comeback vehicle on TV, so hopefully she'll take it.

Smartboy · 10-29-2009, 10:36 PM

So far, there seems to be proportionately little written about this upcoming sereis. Dose anyone know anyting that is not already on this thread? Also, I would be very interested in reading other peoples' thought on why the first attempt to make this movie into a series flopped.

Smartboy · 03-05-2010, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JulieSomoski

Wow! I said before that Parenthood was dead without Maura, but I was wrong. I love Helen Hunt, and for them to get her in Parenthood would be the best move they can make. She's a wonderful actress and perfect for the role . . . this could be her comeback vehicle on TV, so hopefully she'll take it.

Ever since I learned the premire date of "Parenthood" I have gone all of the board trying to stimulate some conversation about it! As you can see, I have had no success! I figured that, since this thread managed to get a response by someone other than me the first time around, I decided to see what would happen if I bring it back to the top. Let us see what happens!

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Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Helen Hunt eyed as 'Parenthood' replacement Helen Hunt has been approached to join NBC's upcoming drama series "Parenthood," taking over the role played in the pilot by Maura Tierney. The Oscar and Emmy winner is said to be considering the offer, which would mark her return to series television and to NBC, where she starred on the comedy "Mad About You" for seven years before segueing into features. On "Parenthood," a contemporary take on Ron Howard's 1989 movie, Hunt would join an already strong cast. The UMS/Imagine TV series, created by Jason Katims, revolves around four adult siblings -- three of them played by Peter Krause, Erika Christensen and Dax Shepard -- and their parents (Bonnie Bedelia and Craig T. Nelson). Hunt would play the fourth sibling, a contemporary version of the character portrayed by Dianne Wiest in the film. Tierney, who played the role in the pilot, pulled out of the series last week to focus on her breast cancer treatments. "Parenthood," exec produced by Katims, Howard and Brian Grazer, was slated for a fall launch but pushed to midseason after Tierney's illness was discovered in July. In 1998, Hunt accomplished a rare feat when she won an Oscar, a Golden Globe (both for "As Good as It Gets") and an Emmy (for "Mad") in the same year. In the past 10 years, she has focused primarily on features and made her directorial debut with 2007's "Then She Found Me." http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...d4f44e2647ec35
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Smartboy Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 06, 2007 Location: South Orange, NJ Posts: 4,231	So far, there seems to be proportionately little written about this upcoming sereis. Dose anyone know anyting that is not already on this thread? Also, I would be very interested in reading other peoples' thought on why the first attempt to make this movie into a series flopped.