Rebecca Rittenhouse joins 'Cable Guy' inspired comedy pilot
Washington DC, August 4
Rebecca Rittenhouse has joined the cast of the untitled comedy pilot that is directly inspired by the cult classic Jim Carrey movie 'The Cable Guy,' reported Deadline.
The series also stars Jake Johnson, Damon Wayans Jr., Natasha Rothwell and Crystal Fox. Rittenhouse will play Robin, who recently broke up with Steven (Wayans Jr.) and is searching for answers in her own life.
"In a world of endless streaming, binging, and algorithms, old-school cable technician Chip Douglas (Johnson) languishes alone -- until Steven Stephens calls to have his cable turned back on, reconnecting Chip with a childhood friend he never forgot. The relationship gives each man something he's been missing... until Chip's enthusiasm turns into obsession. The show explores the darkly absurd side of modern-day male friendship," read the logline as quoted by Deadline.
While the series is inspired by the Carrey-led film, it's not a remake. The creators and talent are fans of the original film and are creating something different that honours the original, similar to what Fargo did with the television show.
According to the outlet, in addition to leading the series, Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr. also executive produce. Rob Rosell and Joe Piarulli, and Luan Thomas serve as co-showrunners and co-wrote the pilot. Additional executive producers include Neal H. Moritz and Pavun Shetty (Original Film, under overall deal at SPT).
The series is produced by Sony Pictures Television.
According to the outlet, Rittenhouse can most recently be seen starring in the Netflix limited series 'His & Hers'. She recently shot the Kenya Harris pilot Group Chat for Hulu.
Prior to that, she led the Hulu series Maggie as the titular character, as well as co-led Hulu's hit limited series Four Weddings & a Funeral.
On the feature side, Rittenhouse recently featured in Damien Chazelle's Babylon, the Netflix feature Good on Paper, and Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
— ANI
Reader Comments
"In a world of endless streaming, binging, and algorithms" - that line hits home, especially with how obsessed we all are with OTT platforms now. The concept of a lonely cable guy in the age of Netflix is genuinely funny. Rittenhouse is a good addition; she was great in Maggie. Also, Damon Wayans Jr. returning to comedy is always welcome! 👏
I understand the comparison to Fargo, but let's be honest—remaking a cult classic is always risky. The Cable Guy had that perfect balance of dark humor and unsettling obsession. I hope the creators don't sanitize it too much for modern audiences. Still, the cast is promising, so I'll give it a shot when it comes out.
This premise actually sounds more relevant today than the original movie. Back then, cable was the norm; now it's all about streaming. The idea of a technician being obsolete is both tragic and funny. Rebecca Rittenhouse is a rising star—she's been in some solid projects. Definitely adding this to my watchlist!
I'm a bit skeptical about this one. The Cable Guy was lightning in a bottle, largely thanks to Jim Carrey's manic energy. Without him, it could easily fall flat. But Jake Johnson has his own unique style, and the "obsession in male friendship" angle is interesting. I'll wait for the reviews before getting excited. 🤷♂️
"Old-school cable technician languishes alone" - that's such a poignant character setup. The streaming age has changed everything about how we
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