Bob Odenkirk returns with “Lucky Hank”! after the great “Better Call Saul” series finale the actor stars in a new AMC drama: the adaptation of the novel “Straight Man” by Richard Russo, under the direction of Peter Farrelly.
This project has 8 episodes in its first season. And, in addition to the appearance of the remembered interpreter of Jimmy McGillwill be attended by the artists Mireille Enos, Olivia Welch, and Dustin Wyatt.
Do you want to know more details about the AMC series? In the following lines, discover What is “Lucky Hank” about? and how to see the new series of Bob Odenkirk after “Better Call Saul”.
“Lucky Hank” stars Bob Odenkirk, figure of “Better Call Saul” (Photo: AMC)
WHAT IS “LUCKY HANK” ABOUT?
The television show focuses on hanka character who will have to face total collapse, navigating by the unconventional chaos in his personal and professional life.
This is how it reads in the synopsis of Lucky Hank: “This is a midlife crisis story, set at Railton College and told in the first person by William Henry ‘Hank’ Devereaux, Jr., the unlikely head of the English department at an underfunded college in a city American working class.”
“Hank’s discontent stems from unresolved issues with his father, a lackluster student body, and the fact that his department is more savagely divided than the Balkans.”
“Lily Devereaux is his wife, unflappable and down to earth. She serves as the vice principal of the institute in rural Pennsylvania where they live. So, as Hank’s life begins to unravel, she begins to question the path he’s on and the decisions she’s made thus far.
WATCH HERE THE TRAILER OF “LUCKY HANK”
WHEN AND AT WHAT TIME DOES THE SERIES “LUCKY HANK” PREMIERE?
Lucky Hank opens on sunday March 19, 2023 in the United States, at 9 p.m. ET. Since then, a chapter will be broadcast weekly, until the May 7th.
It is worth noting that the release date of the production has not yet been confirmed in Latin America or Spainbut it is expected that it will soon reach these territories.
HOW TO SEE “LUCKY HANK”?
If you are in USAyou can watch the program through the signal of AMC, available on most traditional cable providers. Likewise, you have the possibility of enjoying the production with your subscription to the platform AMCPlus. As a user, you will have access to the episodes from their live release.
Other transmission alternatives are: BBC America, IFC and Sundance TV.
Promotional image of the series “Lucky Hank” (Photo: AMC)
WHO ARE THE ACTORS AND CHARACTERS OF “LUCKY HANK”?
- Bob Odenkirk as William Henry Devereaux, Jr.
- Mireille Enos as Lily Devereaux
- Olivia Scott Welch as Julie
- Diedrich Bader as Tony Conigula
- Sara Amini as Meg Quigley
- Cedric Yarbrough as Paul Rourke
- Suzanne Cryer as Gracie DuBois
- Alvina August as June Washington-Chen
- Arthur Keng as Teddy Washington-Chen
- Jackson Kelly as Barto Williams-Stevens
- Shannon DeVido as Emma Wheemer
- Oscar Nunez as Dean Rose
- Brian Huskey as George Saunders
- Kyle McLachlan
- Tom Bower
- Chris Diamantopoulos
- Chris Getard. MORE DETAILS HERE.
Bob Odenkirk is the protagonist of the series “Lucky Hank” (Photo: AMC)
TECHNICAL SHEET OF “LUCKY HANK”
- Original title: Lucky Hank
- Year: 2023
- Country: United States
- Directed by: Peter Farrelly
- Screenplay: Paul Lieberstein, Aaron Zelman
- Novel: Richard Russo
- Companies: Gran Via, TriStar Television
- Distributor: AMC+, AMC
Lily Devereaux is a strong woman who sees and analyzes what happens with her husband in “Lucky Hank” (Photo: AMC)
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THE SCENES FROM “BETTER CALL SAUL” HARDER TO RECORD FOR BOB ODENKIRK
During an interview with the media Entertainment Weekly, actor Bob Odenkir talked about “Better Call Saul” and all that it entailed, so he couldn’t help but talk about what was most difficult when filming some scenes. His answer undoubtedly surprised many, who cannot believe that this was the most challenging thing for him.
His character in the series marries Kim, played by Rhea Seehorn, but they have a somewhat unusual relationship, as they both lie to each other and hide certain feelings before formalizing their love with a wedding, which finally ends some time later by decision her. And why do we mention them? MORE DETAILS HERE