TV Time for a Coppola

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Looks like a new Wes Anderson film isn't happening anytime soon!

Jason Schwartzman is set to star in an HBO comedy pilot called Bored to Death.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, he'll play a a struggling thirtysomething writer with a drinking problem in Brooklyn who, following a painful breakup with his girlfriend, decides to emulate his heroes from the novels of Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett. He takes out an ad pretending to be a private detective and starts taking cases — solving some and making others worse.

If the show was to get picked up by HBO for a series, would you watch?

HBO needs a hit!

Their former powerhouse Sunday nights are dead.

[Image via WENN.]

Posted: Jun 30, 2008 at 1:06 pm / Email this »

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i am says – reply to this

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OMG FRIST FRIST I AM FINALLT FRIST!!!!!!!

THIS DUDE IS HOT WHOEVER HE IS! YUMMMY
Nick says – reply to this

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First?
ryanq says – reply to this

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asdf says – reply to this

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3rd
Kim says – reply to this

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I don't think I would watch it.
Zack says – reply to this

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i'd watch! he's a great actor!
oxoxo says – reply to this

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aww love him!
Sarra says – reply to this

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It's THEIR.

THEIR former Sunday night powerhouses are dead
Rebec says – reply to this

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I love Jason from his work as the drummer in Phantom Planet, his previous movies, and his new band Coconut Records. I would totally watch it!
YUP says – reply to this

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Yea…I would watch it…if I had HBO- Jason is a comedic cutie pie and the plot sounds interesting enough; They could go in a bunch of different directions with it.
anony says – reply to this

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HBO's Sunday nights are dead because of the writer's strike you idiot
MARC says – reply to this

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Has anyone but me figured out this Jason actor is gay? If not ,you are'nt too perceptive.
Dick Gozinya says – reply to this

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Hello? The fifties are calling, and they want their Marks-A-Lot eyebrow back.
Katie says – reply to this

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I would so watch it.
Jason Schwartzman is a great actor, and not to mention a great musician.
His band Coconut Records is amazing.
I suggest checking them out if you've never listened.
bobo says – reply to this

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Oh boy, can't wait! But, will miss a Wes A. film, for sure.
bobo says – reply to this

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he so sexxxy
night says – reply to this

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heck yes I would watch
Shelb says – reply to this

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i love anything jason is in
of course!!!! im gonna watch it
even if its horrible
bobo says – reply to this

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who cares if he is gay? He is still a sexxy awesome actor/musician… etc. What does gay have to do with anything? The 50's want their eyebrows & fascist attitude back.
Shelb says – reply to this

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oh yeah and perez you should def listen to COCONUT RECORDS
it is the BEST!
trace says – reply to this

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what the f is wrong with his eyebrows?? he needs to manscape
Mars says – reply to this

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i like wes anderson movies.. can't he just dye owen wilson's hair brown and call him 'jason'?
K says – reply to this

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Angel says – reply to this

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He makes everything he's in totally entertaining! Yes, I would!!
moret says – reply to this

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Sounds like something I'd watch. Especially if Jason Schwartzman is involved. He's great!
Cool says – reply to this

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AHHHHHHH I would totally watch it! ! ! ! ! !

Jason Schwartzman is my favorite actor, and I would want nothing more than for him to have a regular series on HBO. I really hope that it gets picked up by HBO.

Wow.

That made my day.
Calif says – reply to this

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Obviously HBO's attempt to knock off Showtimes show "Californication". They may copy it but it will never be as good.
Gossi says – reply to this

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I would definetly watch, i love Jason. Besides, here in Mexico, HBO launched about a month ago a tv show called "Capadocia" it was beyond excellent, we loveeeeeed it!!!
ac says – reply to this

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if i had a television, i would.
i'll just wait to download it after the pilot airs…
amand says – reply to this

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jason schwartzman is so fucking hot! post rushmore of course
Gia J says – reply to this

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If he can get his ex, Zooey Deschanel, to guest-star, I'm sure it will be a hit! I like him.
MARC says – reply to this

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Why do the postings here have shades of Obama.With Obama the media is in love with him,he can do no wrong..yet they hardly know him.It's like the Emperor's new clothes.Everyone here is crazy about jasonsays how great he is..yet..he's not all that.You guy's don't even know him.BROTHER !!!
bould says – reply to this

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their. ugh
Keele says – reply to this

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he needs to be my husband… now.
Amazi says – reply to this

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I will watch anything starring Mr. Schwartzman!
YUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!
rache says – reply to this

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you really need a fucking copy editor. seriously, don't you have enough money now to hire one? almost every post has a typo, it's awful.
AARON says – reply to this

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Re: MARC –
Perhaps you'd be more comfortable over at TMZ with all the other paranoid rednecks?
kisbi says – reply to this

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they're is supposed to be their:) haha but ya id watch it.
j-b says – reply to this

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ANYTHING, ANYTHING with this guy in it should be called "Bored to Death." It's perfect. They hit it right on. No I wouldn't watch it.
AIDS says – reply to this

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alright, perez. the new wes anderson film is going to be animated so that will take some time. and george clooney is doing one of the voices!
anna says – reply to this

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He's an amazing actor and I heard he's a really nice guy- good for him!
Cindy says – reply to this

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I am Jason's stalker. For serious. So if hes in it, I will watch it. He is pretty amazing*
JAsON says – reply to this

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DIDNT HE USED TO DATE SELMA BLAIR?? THEN SHE CHEATED ON HIM WITH JOHNNY KNOXVILLE WHO WAS MARRIED AT THE TIME?
SARAS says – reply to this

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OMG YES! I love him!!
Kalei says – reply to this

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I love him! I would totally watch. In addition to his skills in acting he is also an incredible musician. I loved I Heart Huckabees, The Darjeeling Limited, Marie Antoinette and Rushmore. Not to mention Coconut Records is one of my favorites.

I'm excited for HBO to bring back something good!
lalal says – reply to this

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His eyebrow is really shiny
Kiran says – reply to this

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id totally watch! so refreshing to have an original idea like this…sounds like it will be funny, love shows/movies about pathetic ppl..lol
smoke says – reply to this

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I'm watching it!!!!!!!!!!!!

Who the fuck cares if he's gay, i'd still fuck him
FReal says – reply to this

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I like him. He's adorable and seems really sweet and very polite…not that most people care about that nowadays, but I appreciate it.
littl says – reply to this

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I would watch it. He's talented and rather adorable.
Paris says – reply to this

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He's only been in two of Wes Anderson's movies. I think everything will be alright.
Ashho says – reply to this

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He seems like a genuinely nice guy. I'll watch for sure.
CVD says – reply to this

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I would give it a shot for sure.

I've been thinking that he needs a quirky HBO/Showtime/IFC tv series actually.

Looks like I wasn't the only one.

Should be good, he's a great actor- and definitely unique.
kayte says – reply to this

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I love him yes I would watch fo sho
dot. says – reply to this

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Most definitely would watch. Jason Schwartzman is AMAZING!
Kids says – reply to this

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HEY, if HBO needs a HIT SHOW, tell them to snag "The Kids in the Hall" for a new series, the later years.

I recently saw their stage show which filled packed houses and provided the great hilarity they've always provided. The difference now is they're older and even funnier! IMAGINE!!!
DB says – reply to this

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I love this guy. He may actually be shorter than I am!
What says – reply to this

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How are Sunday Nights dead……Entourage is the best show on TV. If you were straight you would get that.
carly says – reply to this

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i would totally watch it, i lovvvve jason schwartzman
YES says – reply to this

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jason swartzmann is the HOTNESS!!
Susan says – reply to this

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HBO needs a hit?!?!?!
Ever hear of Flight of the Conchords or Curb Your Enthusiam???
Perez, you're an idiot.
NcYBY says – reply to this

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YUM!!! HE IS WAAAYYYYY DELICIOUS!!! SURE WOULD LOVE TO SHOW HIM MY "BACKWARDS COWGIRL" POSITION I SAW DEMONSTRATED ON "TALK SEX WITH SUE!"
PEOPL says – reply to this

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YES YES! I WOULD LOVE FOR THIS SHOW TO BE ON TV. I LOVE JASON.
Eliza says – reply to this

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Anything with Jason Schwartzman in it is automatically on my schedule to watch, so yes Id totally watch this. The concept sounds pretty interesting, to boot.
Todd says – reply to this

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Jason is muh man! He's great. Love him in The Darjeeling Limtied and Hotel Chevalier.
i< says – reply to this

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I would totally watch! Jason is so hot!
Hello says – reply to this

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With Wes Anderson's next film being an animated feature and Owen Wilson taking a break from acting after completing Marley and Me and Night at the Museum 2, I'm not surprised that Jason is jumping ship to TV. Also, Jason IS a very nice person. I met him after a screening of "The Darjeeling Limited" in Philly back in October. He's a TOTAL sweetie!!
Marco Pervo says – reply to this

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He'll be the next Perry Mason. Sounds like a sorta original idea, which is a now a novelty.
becca says – reply to this

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Um, Big Love kicks ass even though it isn't on right now.
Steph says – reply to this

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I would SOOO watch that! I am so in love with Jason Scwartzman!!! This show is gonna rock!
eloc says – reply to this

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He's so sexy.
Diana says – reply to this

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What? Not true at all! Entourage and Big Love are really popular.
Sam says – reply to this

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Sounds v.cool! I love everything Jason's done so far, and I'm sure the show will be a hit! When the show does come out I hope you Americans will give it good ratings so that it'll come over here to the UK! =]
BTW how hot does he look in that pic! YUM! ;]
Sam x
brad says – reply to this

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HBO HAD A HIT WITH LUCKY LOUIE IF THEY WOULD'VE GIVEN IT A CHANCE TO FIND AN AUDIENCE AND NOT CANCEL IT AFTER ONE FUCKING SEASON
Brend says – reply to this

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What about Entourage? Last I checked it was on Sunday nights and is pretty popular.
amy says – reply to this

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Does anyone else think he looks a lot like the German soccer coach?
kt says – reply to this

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Heck ya I would watch it! I love that man!
alex says – reply to this

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i will watch if there is a bunch of coconut records on the show.
Stace says – reply to this

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I LOVE HIM!
andy says – reply to this

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that sounds like californication, but with less sex and more mystery. just as boring though.
e says – reply to this

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hollywood bigwigs need to stop doing favors for each other. the last thing we need is another untalented coppola-relative mucking up our media. take minute and count up all the 'stars' who truly made it on their own. you only need one hand.
a;slj says – reply to this

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his eyebrows are horrifying
sox says – reply to this

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he's sooooooooo hoooot ! would love to lick his feet.
of co says – reply to this

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i would definitely watch, jason schwartzman is awesomeeee
maggi says – reply to this

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HBO needs to bring back ROME, CARNIVALE, or even THE SOPRANOS.

seriously.
Showtime is owning HBO with new season of weeds, new series secret diary of a callgirl, and shooting a new season of brotherhood…
britt says – reply to this

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yes i would watch. love him and love the idea for the show. also love coconut records.
katty says – reply to this

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I love anything Jason Schwartzman is in and would definitely watch. I fell in love with him back when he did Rushmore! Go for it, Jason!
SKB says – reply to this

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LOVE ME SOME JASON SCHWARTZMAN. Love me his younger brother even more.
joeyO says – reply to this

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YES I'd watch anything this doll was in
rza says – reply to this

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umm yeah, previous wes anderson movies sans jason have been damn good so
I think wes will be okay!
I would watch the show if I had HBO. He is a pleasure to watch.
Rene says – reply to this

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Yes, I'd watch. I like Jason.
ben says – reply to this

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hell yes id watch! AMAZING!
Don says – reply to this

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We need a new hairy chested detective! We haven't had a good one since Magnum P.I. and Remington Steele. LOL
Cory says – reply to this

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yes! more schwartzman!
YES! says – reply to this

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Yay! I love me some Schwartzman and I love Coconut Records, "West Coast" is my fave.
megs says – reply to this

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a struggling hipster in brooklyn - how original.
ms says – reply to this

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yay!!! love him! But, Wes better be working on his next film - his movies are the best
ms says – reply to this

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Not only was he great in Rushmore, loved him in Shopgirl too…
steph says – reply to this

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i've never heard of this guy.
gert says – reply to this

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I believe I would watch Mr. Coppola ::: he's tricky - creative + under the radar.
I heart him.

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