Jason Bateman and his SmartLess
pals, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes, have long entertained viewers with their razor-sharp wit and lively banter on their podcast. This time, however, the trio is set to deliver their charm to a global audience with their upcoming appearance on the widely watched Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
As Bateman gears up for the release of Black Rabbit,
his soon-to-be-released Netflix drama, the timing could not be better.
Fans will get to catch Bateman and his friends in their element on late-night television alongside some very interesting guests soon. Bella Ramsay and a special musical guest will also add to the episode’s star power.
Jason Bateman reunites with SmartLess hosts on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!,
as late-night show aficionados would know, airs five days a week on the globally popular American television network ABC. The network in discussion revealed the episode and the guest list of the upcoming weeks in advance, and this time around, one particular date and its guest lineup caught our attention. Jason Bateman, alongside his SmartLess
co-hosts, is set to grace the fan-favorite Oscars host’s couch on July 2, and fans believe the timing could not be more perfect. The actor is expected to tease details about his much-anticipated next adventure, Black Rabbit,
after all.
Joining Bateman and his SmartLess
crew will be Bella Ramsay of The Last of Us
fame. The action-adventure and sci-fi thriller co-starring Pedro Pascal recently concluded its second season, leaving fans gasping for more. Could Ramsay come bearing good news? Only time will tell! As for the most beloved segment of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
, the musical segment, country singer HARDY is set to sprinkle soulful melodies into the highly charged mix of potential revelations and promotions: cue Black Rabbit.
Fans cannot wait.
As shadows gather and secrets stir, Black Rabbit
hops closer. Mark the calendar, meet the cast, and step inside the world Jason Bateman dares to unravel.
Black Rabbit promises tension, transformation and powerhouse ensemble
Starring Jason Bateman and Jude Law, Black Rabbit
promises to be every thriller lover’s fever dream, packed into an eight-episode installment. The plot follows the Peter Pan & Wendy
actor as a hotspot New York City restaurant owner whose life gets upended when his brother (Bateman) enters the business following a development in their shared personal lives. Old traumas are soon dug up, threatening to invite more unfavorable experiences.
First look at Jude Law and Jason Bateman in ‘Black Rabbit.’ pic.twitter.com/dmYAFltQeC
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Black Rabbit
is bound to be epic given the elaborate directorial lineup at the helm. While Bateman serves double duty as both actor and director on the first two episodes, his Ozark
co-star Laura Linney takes over directorial duties for the following two episodes. Ben Semanoff directs episodes 5 and 6, and Justin Kurzel flaunts his directorial flair in Episodes 7 and 8. Netflix recently dropped first-look images from the show alongside the eagerly awaited premiere date.
Bateman could unpack more of the storm named Black Rabbit
this Wednesday.
Are you excited for Jason Bateman’s Jimmy Kimmel Live
appearance? Let us know in the comments!