Blunt Talk (2015)★ 7.4/10
- Comedy
Directed by: Tristram Shapeero, Michael Lehmann, Bill D'Elia, Leslye Headland
Written by: Jonathan Ames, Kirsten Kearse, Jeanne Darst, Robbie Macdonald, Duncan Birmingham
A British newscaster moves to Los Angeles with his alcoholic manservant and the baggage of several failed marriages to host a sanctimonious talk show.
- Original title
- Blunt Talk
- Storyline
- British newscaster Walter Blunt comes to Los Angeles, intent on conquering the world of American cable television. Through the platform of a nightly interview show, Blunt is on a mission to impart his wisdom and guidance on how Americans should live, think, and behave. Unfortunately, Blunt is constantly harassed by interfering network bosses, a dysfunctional news staff, and his numerous ex-wives and children. Blunt must now deal with the fallout from his well-intended but misguided actions, both on and off the air, with only an alcoholic manservant at his side.
- Rating
- 7.4 / 10 · 4,733
- Companies
- Fuzzy Door Productions, Media Rights Capital (MRC), Starz, HBO Hungary
- Release dates
- US August 22, 2015
- HU September 8, 2015
- AU May 19, 2016