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Q: Is Anna Faris coming back to the show “Mom”? I hope she’s not off it permanently. I love the dynamic between her and Allison Janney. – U.C.
A: Faris made the sudden announcement in September that she was leaving the hit sitcom “Mom” just before its eighth season began. The fate of her character, Christy, was explained on the season premiere this month. I won’t spoil it for anyone who hasn’t seen it and plans to, but it’s a positive direction for the character. “Mom” airs on Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on CBS.
Anna Faris in “Mom” (Robert Ascroft/CBS photo)
Faris’ exit was unexpected, as her contract was supposed to commit her through the eighth season. Jaime Pressly, who plays Kendall on the show, stated that Janney’s character will still speak to Christy on the phone and give updates to viewers about her on-screen daughter.
Off-screen, Faris is set to play twins in the comedy film “Summer Madness.” According to Deadline.com, the twins consist of “the flat-broke and foul-mouthed Georgie Cole and her successful, elegant twin sister. Disowned by her wealthy and conniving mother, Georgie must rally her dysfunctional family to appear picture perfect in order to win a large cash prize at her mother’s annual gala.” It’s written and directed by Fred Wolf of “House Bunny,” which also starred Faris.
Q: What’s next for the actors of “The Good Place?” I’m sad the show ended so soon, but I guess that’s better than it dragging on and becoming stale. – P.B.
A: “The Good Place” was a very clever NBC comedy that wrapped up its story about the afterlife after four seasons. Its main star, Kristen Bell (who played Eleanor), has a couple of projects lined up. The one I’m most excited about is a live-action musical “Molly and the Moon,” co-starring Jonathan Groff (“Frozen 2” and “Mindhunter”).
William Jackson Harper (who played Chidi) will star in the second season of HBO Max’s “Love Life,” in which he plays a single New Yorker wading through the dating pool after a long-term relationship ends. Ted Danson (Michael) will play the mayor of Los Angeles in a comedy created by Tina Fey. It will air on NBC – eventually. Jameela Jamil (Tahani) continues to thrive in her other career as a voiceover actress. Manny Jacinto (Jason) can be seen in the upcoming “Top Gun: Maverick,” with Tom Cruise.
Q: When is “9-1-1: Lone Star” returning with new episodes? I hope it was renewed for a second season. – A.M.
A: The Texas-based spinoff of the Ryan Murphy-produced drama “9-1-1” is scheduled to return in January. However, one of its main stars will be missing. Actress Liv Tyler, who lives in London, was concerned about traveling back and forth to the U.S. during the pandemic, so she chose to exit the show.
Joining Fox’s “9-1-1: Lone Star” is Gina Torres, best known for playing Jessica Pearson on “Suits” from 2011-18 and in its subsequent spin-off, “Pearson,” which aired for just one season.
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