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Togetherness, a new comedy from Jay and Mark Duplass, starts up this Sunday, January 11th, at 9:30pm. The cast includes Mark Duplass, Melanie Lynskey, Steve Zissis, and Amanda Peet. The show looks to be a low-key look at parenthood and middle-age, and the trailers below should give you a decent idea of what to expect. There hasn't been a lot of buzz for this, but the early reviews are good and it's worth a look if the Duplass brothers or the subject matter are something that interest you.
HBO said:Written, directed and executive produced by Jay and Mark Duplass ('Jeff, Who Lives at Home', 'Cyrus'), 'Togetherness' is a comedic look at four middle-aged people reconciling their dreams with their current personal and professional lives in Los Angeles.
Brett (Mark Duplass) and Michelle (Melanie Lynskey) are a married couple in their mid-late 30s struggling to adapt their relationship to the pressures of parenthood. Brett's best friend is Alex (Steve Zissis), an overweight, out-of-work actor debating if he still has a shot at being successful. Alex connects with Michelle's sister, Tina (Amanda Peet), a free spirit grappling with being single and getting older. Each adult fights to sustain his or her own passion without skirting responsibility. As the two couples find themselves living under one roof, 'Togetherness' explores the significance behind every day moments.
Videos:Links:Articles, Interviews, and Reviews:
- Indiewire: Review: The Weird, Wonderful 'Togetherness,' HBO's Newest Modern Family
Fortunately, as written and directed by Duplass and his brother, Jay -- with an assist from Nicole Holofcener -- the series develops a warm, sincere weirdness that is often more relatable than the crisp irony of "Girls." Lena Dunham's bracing slice of New York life is largely about the idea of adulthood. "Togetherness" is a comedy for adults.
- SF Chronicle: Beneath the laughs, 'Togetherness finds deeper truth
Togetherness has a great script, written by the Duplass brothers and Zissis. It is rich in telling detail, and the dialogue rings true. From that strong foundation, the four lead actors have built extraordinary performances. Its not just that theyre entirely believable at all times but that they are able to bring so many emotional colors to their characters.
- LA Mag: In Togetherness, Mark and Jay Duplass Confront Discontent in Eagle Rock
- LA Times: HBO's 'Togetherness' melds domestic mirth with 'mumblecore'
- THR: Mark Duplass on His New HBO show, Having Two Films at Sundance and the Reaganomics of the Film Industry