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Bob Odenkirk discusses his transition from playing Saul Goodman in Better Call Saul to his new role as Professor Hank Devereau in Lucky Hank, a comedy-drama series without drugs, guns, cartels, or zombies. He also talks about the challenges of playing characters with serious issues and his early days in comedy, including working as a waiter at a Chicago restaurant known for its bad service.
Bob Odenkirk stars in the light and witty AMC+ show Lucky Hank, a limited series adaptation of Richard Russo’s 1997 novel Straight Man. Odenkirk plays William Henry Devereaux Junior, a misanthropic chair of the English department at Railton College, a middling school in rural Pennsylvania, who is grappling with his irrelevance and mid-life crisis. The show is a pleasant ensemble story with Odenkirk providing a strong anchor for plenty of witty banter and silly scenarios, but with a bit of a scattered tone, unnecessary voiceover, and a well-trod premise, it doesn’t seem likely to be among the Breaking Bad star’s more memorable roles.
Bob Odenkirk stars in the new AMC dramedy Lucky Hank as Hank Devereaux, the chairman of the English department at a Pennsylvania college. In the premiere episode, Hank's brutal critique of a student's writing goes viral, causing tension among his colleagues and leading to his ousting as chair. However, he is reelected after a tie-breaking vote. Meanwhile, Hank's wife Lily encourages him to consider a job offer in New York City, but he is hesitant to leave.
Lucky Hank, a new TV series based on Richard Russo's novel Straight Man, premiered with Bob Odenkirk playing the lead role of Hank Devereux Jr., an English professor who has an existential crisis. The show mixes a marriage story and a family drama with Hank's friendships and workplace setting. The premiere episode establishes Hank's dilemma and his wife's career problems. The show's humor is subtle and scathing, and the workplace setting was unavoidable, according to series co-creator Paul Lieberstein.
This week's must-watch TV includes AMC's Lucky Hank, HBO's All The Beauty And The Bloodshed, and Netflix's The Night Agent. Hidden gems include Netflix's interactive animated series We Lost Our Human and Nat Geo's cooking show Restaurants At The End Of The World. Can't miss recaps include The Bachelor, Perry Mason, and The Mandalorian. Arriving now are Call The Midwife and Sanditon on PBS, while Mayor Of Kingstown and Your Honor come to an end.
Bob Odenkirk returns to his comedy roots in the new dark comedy series "Lucky Hank" on AMC, playing the role of Hank Devereaux, a college English professor going through an identity crisis. The series is based on the novel "Straight Man" by Richard Russo and takes liberties from the book. Odenkirk, who suffered a massive heart attack earlier this year, stars opposite Mireille Enos as his wife, Lily, who brings a lightness and spirit to the show.
Bob Odenkirk stars in AMC's new dramedy, Lucky Hank, as Hank Devereaux, the grumpy and disgruntled chairman of the English department at a small Pennsylvania college. Odenkirk was surprised to start a new TV series just seven months after Better Call Saul ended. Lucky Hank strikes an even balance between comedy and drama as Hank grapples with a crushing midlife crisis and a nagging feeling of discontent.
Bob Odenkirk stars in "Lucky Hank," a new AMC show about a mid-life crisis-stricken college professor named William Henry Deveraux Jr. The show's writing is sharp and well-acted, but only two episodes of the eight-episode first season were available for review. Odenkirk's character is surrounded by interesting personalities, including Mireille Enos as his wife and Diedrich Bader as his friend. The show explores the personal issues and regrets that professors bring into classrooms.
Bob Odenkirk and Mireille Enos star in "Lucky Hank," a new one-hour comedy series premiering on AMC. Odenkirk plays Hank Devereaux, the creatively frustrated English department chair of Railton College in Pennsylvania, while Enos plays his long-suffering but loving wife Lily. The show is a departure from Odenkirk's previous role in "Better Call Saul," with a lighter tone and more comedic moments. Enos says she was drawn to the show's balance between real life and absurdity.
Bob Odenkirk discusses his new role in AMC's Lucky Hank, his experience playing Saul Goodman in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, and his desire to take risks and try new things in his career. He also talks about the challenges of balancing comedy and drama in Lucky Hank, his collaboration with co-star Mireille Enos, and his potential future projects with David Cross. Odenkirk also reflects on his recent Critics Choice win and the importance of thanking the cast and crew who make his performances possible.