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NBC ordered Jason Katims\u2019 comedy “About a Boy” to series. The show is based on the Nick Hornby novel with the same name and was already made into a movie back in 2002 starring Hugh Grant.<\/p>\nNBC ordered Jason Katims\u2019 comedy “About a Boy” to series. The show is based on the Nick Hornby novel with the same name and was already made into a movie back in 2002 starring Hugh Grant.<\/p>\n
Majandra Delfino’s husband David Walton plays Will. Minnie Driver, Benjamin Stockham, Leslie Bibb and Anjelah Johnson-Reyes are also starring in the TV show version.<\/p>\n
From NBC:<\/p>\n
\n“ABOUT A BOY”<\/h3>\n
Based on the best-selling Nick Hornby (\u201cHigh Fidelity,\u201d \u201cAn Education\u201d) novel, written\/produced by Jason Katims (\u201cFriday Night Lights,\u201d \u201cParenthood\u201d) and directed by Jon Favreau (\u201cIron Man,\u201d \u201cRevolution\u201d) comes a different kind of coming-of-age story. Will Freeman (David Walton, \u201cBent,\u201d \u201cPerfect Couples\u201d) lives a charmed existence as the ultimate man-child. After writing a hit song, he was granted a life of free time, free love and freedom from financial woes. He\u2019s single, unemployed and loving it.<\/p>\n
So imagine his surprise when Fiona (Minnie Driver, \u201cGood Will Hunting,\u201d \u201cBarney\u2019s Version\u201d), a needy, single mom and her oddly charming 11-year-old son Marcus (Benjamin Stockham, \u201c1600 Penn\u201d) move in next door and disrupt his perfect world. When Marcus begins dropping by his home unannounced, Will\u2019s not so sure about being a kid\u2019s new best friend, until, of course, Will discovers that women find single dads irresistible.<\/p>\n
That changes everything and a deal is struck: Marcus will pretend to be Will\u2019s son and, in return, Marcus is allowed to chill at Will\u2019s house, play ping-pong and gorge on steaks, something his very vegan mom would never allow. Before he realizes it, Will starts to enjoy the visits and even finds himself looking out for the kid. In fact, this newfound friendship may very well teach him a thing or two that he never imagined possible \u2013 about himself and caring for others. Also starring are Al Madrigal (\u201cGary Unmarried\u201d) and Anjelah N. Johnson-Reyes (\u201cOur Family Wedding\u201d).<\/p>\n
Katims, Favreau, Tim Bevan (\u201cLes Mis\u00e9rables,\u201d \u201cAbout a Boy\u201d), Eric Fellner (\u201cLes Mis\u00e9rables,\u201d \u201cAbout a Boy\u201d), Liza Chasin (\u201cLes Mis\u00e9rables,\u201d \u201cAbout a Boy\u201d), Robert De Niro (\u201cAbout a Boy,\u201d \u201cMeet the Parents\u201d) and Jane Rosenthal (\u201cAbout a Boy,\u201d \u201cMeet the Parents\u201d) serve as executive producers. \u201cAbout a Boy\u201d is a production of Universal Television, Working Title Films, True Jack Productions and Tribeca Productions.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\u00a9 Photo and description courtesy of NBC<\/small><\/p>\n