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THIS IS US Casts Michael Angarano As Jack’s Brother

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When NBC’s This Is Us journeys to Vietnam in its upcoming season three, the drama will look back at Jack’s (Milo Ventimiglia) time during the war.

There, we will also meet his brother, Nicky to be played by Michael Angarano (I’m Dying Up Here and Will and Grace) ). Angarano is set to recur throughout the season, according to EW.com

In story, Nicky was killed under circumstances that are not known to viewers as of yet.

Viewers first saw Jack as young boy in the season 2 episode of “Brothers” and later when Jack looked a photo of himself with Nicky in Vietnam.

This Is Us will tell this back-story, as well as the present day story of Kevin Pearson (Justin Hartley), and his new girlfriend Zoe, in Vietnam to find out more about his father’s wartime history.

So what do you think about Angarano as Ventimigilia’s on-screen brother? Comment below.

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Michael Angarano is a wonderful, likeable actor who’ll be a great addition to an already brilliant cast. I still remember his terrific work as a very young actor in the classic film ALMOST FAMOUS. This show is on fire right now and I hope the high quality continues.

A good reason to take a look and learn more about this series. He also was memorable in the short-lived “Summerland.”

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Tuc Watkins Joins Cast of ‘This Is Us’ Creator Dan Fogelman and Sterling K. Brown’s New Series ‘Paradise City’

Last week This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman revealed on social media that production is underway for his new series with a shot of Oscar nominee, Sterling K. Brown (American Fiction, ex-Randall, This Is Us).

Fogelman and Brown previously revealed back in April of 2023 that they were collaborating on a new thriller for Hulu called Paradise City.  In it, Brown stars as the head of security for a former president. Both Brown and Fogelman are listed as two of the executive producers of the series.

Now comes word that former One Life to Live favorite, Tuc Watkins will soon be seen in a recurring role in Paradise City. He joins other notables attached to the project including: James Marsden, Julianne Nicholson, and Sarah Shahi.

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Soap fans remember Tuc’s performances as One Life to Live’s David Vickers, a role he played and relished from 1994-1996 and then again from 2001-2013; including being a part of the final episodes of the show on ABC, and then reprising the role in Prospect Park’s reboot of the show.

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Most recently, Tuc has appeared in the series Uncoupled, The Other Two, and Black Monday. On stage, Watkins co-starred in Inheritance at The Geffen Theatre, and the Broadway production of The Boys in the Band as well as the Netflix film version opposite Jim Parsons and Matt Bomer.

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No word yet on a timetable for the release of Paradise City, or more details on Watkins recurring role, but we will keep you updated when the information becomes available.

So, looking forward to seeing Tuc in the thriller from Dan Fogelman and Sterling K. Brown? Comment below.

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‘This Is Us’ Star and Emmy Winner, Ron Cephas Jones, Dead at 66

Ron Cephas Jones, who played Sterling K. Brown’s biological father, William Hill on the drama series, This Is Us, has passed away at the age of 66.

A rep for Jones revealed to PEOPLE, “Beloved and award-winning actor Ron Cephas Jones has passed away at the age of 66 due to a long-standing pulmonary issue.”

Previously, in 2021, the actor shared with the New York Times that he privately battled chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and received a double lung transplant in 2020.

In a statement on Jones passing, his rep expressed: “Throughout the course of his career, his warmth, beauty, generosity, kindness and heart were felt by anyone who had the good fortune of knowing him. He began his career at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe and his love for the stage was present throughout his entire career, including his recent Tony nominated and Drama Desk Award winning performance for his role in Clyde’s on Broadway. Ron’s inner-beauty and soul was evident to the huge audience from his multi-Emmy award winning performance on This is Us. He is survived by his daughter Jasmine Cephas Jones.”

Jones won a Primetime Emmy Award in 2018 in the guest performer for a drama series category and again in 2020. That very same year, his daughter Jasmine, 34, earned her first Emmy. The pair became the first-ever father-daughter Emmy winners in the same year.

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Taking to Instagram on Saturday, Sterling K. Brown (ex-Randall, This Is Us) shared his grief:  “Life imitated art today, and one of the most wonderful people the world has ever seen is no longer with us, (Ron Cephas Jones) has passed away, and the world is a little less bright. Brother, you are loved. And you will be missed. Keep them laughing in the next phase of existence, and I’ll see you when I get there.”

Mandy Moore (ex-Rebecca, This Is Us) also took to Instagram with these heartfelt words on the loss of Jones: “Getting to know and work with Ron on the wild ride of This Is Us was the greatest gift- he was pure magic as a human and an artist…I will treasure all of the moments forever. Even though he wasn’t around set as much as we all wished, he was such an intrinsic part of the fabric of the show, it’s like he was always there.”

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She went on to say: “’ll never forget how special it was to film this particular episode and welcome him back to say a proper goodbye to our TIU family and the whole experience. I am just so sad. My thoughts and love are with Jasmine and his family and friends. Love you.”

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ABC Cancels Milo Ventimiglia’s ‘The Company You Keep’ and David E. Kelley’s ‘Big Sky’

Even with its strong lead-in on Sunday night’s of American Idol, the Milo Ventimiglia starring vehicle, The Company You Keep was axed by ABC and will not move forward after its first season.

This was Ventimiglia’s first network dramatic lead role following hia successful run as Jack Pearson on This Is Us for six seasons.  Milo was also an EP of the series.

In story, The Company You Keep followed con man Charlie (Ventimiglia) and undercover CIA officer Emma (Catherine Haena Kim) and how they were romantically linked even though one was working for the law and the other against the law. Eventually, the two team-up to bring down the bad guys.  William Fichtner, Tim Chiou, Freda Foh Shen, James Saito, Sarah Wayne Callies, Felisha Terrell, and Polly Draper were also part of the cast.

Big Sky has also been sent to ABC heaven! The show from executive producer David E. Kelley, will end at three seasons.  It’s unclear if the series will be shopped to another network or streamer.  When Big Sky debuted in November of 2020, it had Ryan Phillippe (ex-Billy Douglas, OLTL) attached to its first season, and a dark mystery reminiscent of Twin Peaks that drew viewers in with strong numbers. After Phillippe’s character is shockingly killed-off at the end of season one, the show never caught the fire it had.

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Season three saw private detective Cassie Dewell (Kylie Bunbury), undersheriff Jenny Hoyt (Kathyrn Winnick), join forces with a newly appointed sheriff Beau Arlen played by Supernatural and Days of our Lives favorite, Jensen Ackles. In story, they run up against the seemingly nefarious Sunny Barnes (Reba McEntire) and a mystery about campers where no one is to be trusted.

Of note: Alaska Daily starring two-time Oscar winner, Hillary Swank, was also shown the front door by ABC after one season.

So, sad to hear that ‘The Company You Keep’ and ‘Big Sky’ have been canceled? Did you watch the drama series at any points during its run? Comment below.

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