Lapira to Star in CBS’ Family Comedy Pilot “9J, 9K and 9L”

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Liza Lapira has new neighbors…

The 35-year-old part-Spanish actress has been cast opposite Mark Feuerstein and David Walton in 9J, 9K and 9L, CBS’ multi-camera family comedy pilot from the husband-and-wife team of Feuerstein and Dana Klein, Kapital Entertainment and CBS Television Studios.

Written by Friends With Better Lives creator Klein and Feuerstein, 9J, 9K and 9L was inspired by a time in Feuerstein’s adult life when he lived in apartment 9K in the building he grew up in, sandwiched between his parents’ apartment, 9J, and his brother, sister-in-law and their baby’s apartment, 9L, and his attempts to set boundaries with his intrusive but well-meaning family.

Feuerstein plays Josh and Walton plays his successful, narcissistic and very competitive brother Andrew, while Lapira plays Eve, Andrew’s wife, a Harvard-educated pediatrician.

The project reunites Kaplan and Lapira, who co-starred in Kapital Entertainment’s 2015 ABC comedy pilot The Perfect Stanleys.

Lapira’s television credits include Cooper Barrett’s Guide to Surviving Life, Angel From Hell, Battle Creek, Super Fun Night and Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23.

First Trailer Released for “Think Like a Man Too,” Starring Meagan Good

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Meagan Good wants you to think like a man too…

The 32-year-old part-Puerto Rican actress is starring in the sequel to the hit film Think Like a Man, which just saw its first trailer released online.

Entitled Think Like a Man Too, the film is a follow-up to the 2012 Screen Gems film based on Steve Harvey’s best-selling relationships book Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man.

In addition to Good, the film also stars Taraji P. Henson, Michael Ealy, Kevin Hart, Terrence Jenkins, Jerry Ferrara, Romany Malco, Gary Owen, Gabrielle Union, Regina Hall, Jenifer Lewis, and Wendy Williams, who were all in the first film.

Entitled Think Like a Man Too, the film is a follow-up to the 2012 Screen Gems film based on Steve Harvey’s best-selling relationships book Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man.

New cast members include Dennis Haysbert, Adam Brody, Wendi McLendon-Covey and David Walton.

Tim Story directs from a screenplay by Keith Merryman and David A. Newman, who penned the original.

New cast members include Dennis Haysbert, Adam Brody, Wendi McLendon-Covey and David Walton.

Tim Story directs from a screenplay by Keith Merry

Think Like A Man Too opens in theaters on June 20.

Madrigal to Star in NBC’s “About a Boy” Pilot

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

The Daily Show’s Al Madrigal will star in the television adaptation of a popular Hugh Grant film.

The 41-year-old Latino actor/comedian has landed a role in About a Boy, the NBC television pilot based on the Nick Hornby’s novel of the same name.

Directed by Jon Favreau and written by Jason Katims, the project follows the relationship between Will (portrayed by David Walton), a bachelor man-child, and the young boy who moves in next door with his kooky single mother Fiona (Minnie Driver).

Madrigal will play Andy, Will’s best friend and the husband of Laurie (portrayed by Anjelah Johnson).

He’s currently a correspondent on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart and has standup special Why is the Rabbit Crying premiering on Comedy Central in April.

His acting credits include Free Agents, Gary Unmarried, Welcome to the Captain and Wizards of Waverly Place.

Johnson Lands Role in NBC’s “About a Boy” Pilot

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Anjelah N. Johnson is about (a boy) to start work on her next project…

The 30-year-old half-Mexican American actress and stand-up comedian has landed a role in NBC’s pilot About a Boy, which is based on Nick Hornby’s novel of the same name, as well as the 2002 Hugh Grant film it inspired.

The pilot – written by Jason Katims and directed by Revolution’s Jon Favreau – centers on Will (portrayed by David Walton), a bachelor man-child going through a revolving door of women, and the young boy who moves in next door with his quirky single mom, Fiona (portrayed by Minnie Driver).

Johnson has been cast as Laurie, the well-meaning but often overbearing wife of Will’s best friend and a mother of three frustrated by Will’s childishness.

She, who previously co-starred in the 2011 NBC comedy pilot My Life is an Experiment, gained acclaim for portraying one of the most notable characters from Fox’s sketch comedy series MADtv, rude fast food employee Bon Qui Qui. Johnson’s other credits include a guest-starring role on Ugly Betty and appearances in the films Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel and Our Family Wedding.

Delfino Gives Birth to First Child…

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

The stork has arrived at Majandra Delfino’s home…

The 31-year-old Venezuelan actress gave birth to daughter Cecilia Delphine Walton, on Thursday, June 14 in Los Angeles.

It’s the first child for Delfino and her husband David Walton.

“We’re in love with her and are having a lot of fun with our new family member,” the couple tell People of their bundle of joy, who weighed in at 9 lbs., 3 oz.

Walton, 33, and former Roswell star Delfino, who tied the knot in March 2011 in Miami, announced the pregnancy in January.

Delfino most recently starred in ABC Family’s State of Georgia, while Walton appeared opposite Amanda Peet on the NBC sitcom Bent.

Delfino Cast in ABC Comedy Pilot Starring Mandy Moore…

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Majandra Delfino is getting Moore work this pilot season…

The 31-year-old half-Cuban/half-Venezuelan actress/singer, who is expecting her first child with husband David Walton, has been cast in ABC’s untitled comedy pilot starring singer/actress Mandy Moore.

Moore will play a newlywed in the single-camera project who “gets the opportunity of a lifetime to run a hip, new restaurant” in her hometown. At the same time, this new “opportunity” brings her closer to her “needy and high maintenance family.”

Delfino, who most recently starred opposite Raven-Symoné on the short-lived ABC Family series State of Georgia, will play one of Annie’s sisters, who is divorced and living at home.

Delfino Expecting First Child with David Walton…

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Newlywed Majandra Delfino will be getting a visit from the stork in the near future…

The 30-year-old Venezuelan actress, who married David Walton last March in Miami, exclusively revealed to People.com that the couple is expecting their first child.

“We couldn’t be more excited — or wildly unprepared,” expressed the parents-to-be. ”It’s going to be fantastic!”

Delfino, who rose to fame as Maria DeLuca on the hit show Roswell andmost recently co-starred with Raven-Symone on ABC Family’s short-lived State of Georgia, even shared a picture of her baby bump with her Twitter followers.

Meantime, Delfino’s 33-year-old hubby will star in NBC’s upcoming comedy Bent, which is set to premiere later on this year.

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