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Associated Press
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
‘Punch the Line': Nick Searcy, Allegra Edwards, Francis Cronin, Austin Kane to Star in New Fictional Podcast
'Working with Paul Roland is a gift—his genius for blending unique voices with unconventional scenarios creates delightfully odd adventures that thrill both performers and audiences alike,' says Francis Cronin Hollywood, California, United States, July 17, 2025 -- Nick Searcy ( Justified ), Allegra Edwards ( Upload ), Francis Cronin ( Guns Up ), and Austin Kane ( The Santa Clauses ) will star in the upcoming fictional podcast Punch the Line, from award-winning writer/director Paul Roland ( Exemplum ). First love, fierce competition, and fast-paced comedy take center stage in Punch the Line, which blends the heart and humor of 80s teen romantic comedies with the high-stakes world of high school competitive improv. Inspired by beloved coming-of-age classics like The Breakfast Club, Say Anything, and Ferris Bueller's Day Off, this eight-episode story delivers a funny, heartfelt, and emotionally-charged look at the highs and lows of teenage life – both on and off the stage. Set in present-day South Orange County, California, the story centers on the fictional Punchline League, in which high schools go head-to-head in competitive improv matches. At Trabuco Mesa High School (TMHS), the Punchline team has earned a reputation for its quick thinking, sharp humor, and electric energy. Team captains Court Erickson (Grayson Lay) and Lindsey LaRoux (Rae Varella) are determined to lead their squad to victory–until tragedy strikes with the sudden loss of their beloved coach, Ted Snyder (Joe Coffey). With the team in disarray and their new drama teacher, Julia Hayden (Allegra Edwards), determined to shut them down entirely, the students must band together, navigate their personal struggles, and prove they have what it takes to win the SoCal Laugh Gamez — the most prestigious improv tournament in Southern California. For Court, the competition means more than just winning; improv has been his lifeline in a turbulent home life, and losing the team means losing the one place where he truly belongs. As tensions rise, friendships fracture, and rivalries ignite, the team learns timeless lessons about trust, self-discipline, and, most importantly, living each moment to the fullest. 'Working with Paul Roland is a gift—his genius for blending unique voices with unconventional scenarios creates delightfully odd adventures that thrill both performers and audiences alike,' says Francis Cronin, who will star alongside Kevin James, Christina Ricci, and Oscar-winner Melissa Leo in the upcoming action comedy Guns Up. 'Working on this project was a pleasure, and Paul Roland has crafted a special story straight from the heart,' says actor Nick Searcy. Punch the Line wrapped production on July 9 and will be available on all podcast platforms later this year. For more information, visit About the company: Punch the Line is an epic coming-of-age teen dramedy about a high school competitive improv team. Paul Roland directed his first feature film, EXEMPLUM, on a budget of just $10,000 during the pandemic of 2020. Despite a multitude of challenges (personal and professional), he led a team of fellow creatives to shoot the film over the course of seven weekends. Filming started on a hot night in September and wrapped just days before Thanksgiving. On average, the film had no more than about four crew members working on set at any given time Contact Info: Name: Paul Roland Email: Send Email Organization: Paul Roland Website: Video URL: Release ID: 89164615 In the event of encountering any errors, concerns, or inconsistencies within the content shared in this press release, we kindly request that you immediately contact us at [email protected] (it is important to note that this email is the authorized channel for such matters, sending multiple emails to multiple addresses does not necessarily help expedite your request). Our dedicated team will be readily accessible to address your feedback within 8 hours and take appropriate measures to rectify any identified issues or facilitate press release takedowns. Ensuring accuracy and reliability are central to our commitment.
UPI
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Prime Video to bring 'Gen V,' 'Upload' to San Diego Comic-Con
July 14 (UPI) -- Prime Video has announced its programming panels for the upcoming San Diego Comic-Con. The streamer will showcase such series as The Mighty Nein, The Legend of Vox Machina, Hazbin Hotel, Helluva Boss, Upload, Butterfly and Gen V. The lineup kicks off with a July 24 11:15 p.m. panel featuring cast members from Mighty Nein and Vox Machina. Laura Bailey, Matthew Mercer, Marisha Ray, Liam O'Brien, Ashley Jonson, Taliesin Jaffe, Sam Riegel and Travis Willingham will be in attendance. Vivenne Medrano, Erika Henningsen, Amir Talai, Brandon Rogers and Richard Horvitz will be present during the 12:30 p.m. "Hellaverse" panel, which includes both Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss. The Upload Complete panel July 25 features "clips and conversation with Greg Daniels and the cast of Upload, while Daniel Dae Kim and other cast and crew will present Butterfly during the 1:30 p.m. panel. Jaz Sinclair, Erek Luh, Maddie Phillips, Hamish Linklater and P.J. Byrne are among the cast members who will attend the Gen V panel at 3:45 p.m. The Boys spinoff was renewed for Season 2 in 2023.
USA Today
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'The Office' producer explains why 'The Paper' isn't exactly a spinoff
What are you supposed to call "The Paper," the new Peacock sitcom somehow related to "The Office" and its executive producer Greg Daniels? Is it a sequel? A spinoff? A reboot? "It's not a reboot, for sure," Daniels says in a recent interview with USA TODAY. "I've been referring to it as a new documentary from the same crew," Daniels is referencing the mockumentary format of "The Office," an American version of the British comedy created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, that aired on NBC from 2005-13. It starred Steve Carell as Michael Scott, an American version of Gervais' bumbling and pompous regional manager. The employees of Dunder Mifflin Paper Co.'s Scranton, Pennsylvania, office were filmed for nine seasons by a fictional documentary crew, a plot point that became extremely important in the series' final season. That mostly unseen documentary crew (now an element on many TV comedies) is the only returning element, other than former Dunder Mifflin accountant Oscar Martinez (played with a dry wit by Oscar Nuñez). "I mean Oscar is in both of them. So technically it's a spinoff," Daniels adds. "But you know, it isn't like the story of Oscar in a new land." In "The Paper," the documentary crew moves from Pennsylvania to Toledo, Ohio, to capture a small-town newspaper trying to make a big revival in a world where journalism is dying. It premieres on Peacock with four episodes on Sept. 4, followed by two new episodes every Thursday through Sept. 25. The show is "about journalism in in the modern age," says Daniels. "They're following a very idealistic person who is really trying to swim against the tide." Daniels is referring to Domhnall Gleeson's character, Ned Sampson, in the series. He's an eager new publisher for The Truth Teller. "He really thinks journalism is important, (but) things are tough." The cast will also include Sabrina Impacciatore, a standout in Season 2 of HBO's "The White Lotus." Daniels is working on more than one show at once, promoting the fourth and final season of his Amazon Prime Video sci-fi comedy "Upload" (streaming Aug. 25), which has more in common with "The Paper" than you might think. "I think a lot of the stuff I'm working on has the same villain," he says. "It's the tech companies that are messing up journalism." Daniels hasn't been afraid to be overtly anti-corporate in "Upload," so it's fair to guess "The Paper" might have an obvious anti-big-tech message. "It helps to to talk about it," he admits. Peacock revealed further details about "The Paper" in May at a presentation to advertisers in New York. Gleeson, Nunez and Impacciatore were onstage at the event, where they debuted a clip of the series which Gleeson described as being about 'underdog characters that are banding together to keep journalism alive.' Contributing: Gary Levin
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Watch: 'Upload' final season gets photos, Aug. premiere date
July 10 (UPI) -- The fourth and final season of science-fiction comedy series Upload is due on Prime Video Aug. 25, the streamer announced Thursday. The show hails from Greg Daniels, who is best known for his work on The Office, and it takes place in a future world that consists of "holographic phones, self-driving vehicles, AI assistance and 3D food printer," as well as "a virtual reality afterlife" for society's wealthy. Season 4 consists of four parts that follow what happens when AI attempts world domination. The characters experience "heartbreak in VR and IRL," an official synopsis reads. "The only way they can get through it all and save humanity from deletion is by teaming up one last time," the description continues. Robbie Amell, Andy Allo, Kevin Bigley, Allegra Edwards, Zainab Johnson and Owen Daniels star.
UPI
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: 'Upload' final season gets photos, Aug. premiere date
July 10 (UPI) -- The fourth and final season of science-fiction comedy series Upload is due on Prime Video Aug. 25, the streamer announced Thursday. The show hails from Greg Daniels, who is best known for his work on The Office, and it takes place in a future world that consists of "holographic phones, self-driving vehicles, AI assistance and 3D food printer," as well as "a virtual reality afterlife" for society's wealthy. Season 4 consists of four parts that follow what happens when AI attempts world domination. The characters experience "heartbreak in VR and IRL," an official synopsis reads. "The only way they can get through it all and save humanity from deletion is by teaming up one last time," the description continues. Robbie Amell, Andy Allo, Kevin Bigley, Allegra Edwards, Zainab Johnson and Owen Daniels star.
