HBO's The Righteous Gemstones

[Man in the Suit]

HBO Orders Televangelist Comedy Pilot Starring Danny McBride, John Goodman

HBO has given a pilot order to a half-hour comedy that hails from creator Danny McBride.

The project is titled “The Righteous Gemstones.” It is the story of the world famous Gemstone televangelist family, which has a long tradition of deviance, greed, and charitable work, all in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

John Goodman will star as Eli Gemstone, the patriarch of the Gemstone family. The character is described as unbending and a force in the Ministry game. He’s known the world over for his aggressive salvation techniques, his worldwide ministries, and his award winning weekly television program. His light is fading, but he takes no guff. He is obeyed, unquestioned.

In addition to writing, directing, and executive producing, McBride will also star as Jesse Gemstone, the eldest son and “heir to the throne.” He walks in his father’s shadow while simultaneously blazing his own path. Like Eli, Jesse demands loyalty from those in his circle, and surrounds himself by those that will follow him. Jesse fancies himself a maverick in the ministry game, taking what Eli has built and expanding it for a more modern audience.

Jody Hill and David Gordon Green will also executive produce alongside McBride.

 

[MadVillainy]

Loved Vice Principals. I'm in

 

[Drizzle]

I still haven't seen Vice Principals but I loved the bad place out of Eastbound and Down, so I'm in. But honestly, even if it wasn't the same creative team behind the scenes, they had me at Goodman and McBride.

 

[Man in the Suit]

Vice Principals Reunion: Edi Patterson to Co-Star

Patterson will play McBride’s onscreen sister Judy Gemstone, who resents her family for not giving her the same opportunities within the church as her siblings. Judy only wants an opportunity to stand on the stage with the rest of them on Sunday mornings.

 

[Man in the Suit]

The pilot has wrapped.

 

[Man in the Suit]

 

[Sawyer]

Idgaf if this is a whole new thing, I want more Lee Russell.

 

[Pink Ranger]

That photo deserves an Emmy award.

 

[Man in the Suit]

‘The Righteous Gemstones’: Walton Goggins To Recur On Danny McBride’s HBO Comedy Series – Deadline

Goggins will play Baby Billy, a former child star who clogged and sang for Jesus. As an aging man, he’s fallen on hard times and comes to the Gemstones for salvation.

 

[Drizzle]

I'll be tuning in.

 

[KaijuDude1992]

Yep I will also be watching. I mean how can you go wrong with the creators of Vice Principals along with talent of Goodman, McBride and Goggins.

 

[Sawyer]

I'll be tuning in.

Ten seconds into that trailer and I already want things to work out terribly for all these people.

 

[NotNickFury]

Solid premiere so far and fun start with the baptism in China.

Between Danny McBride, Edi Patterson, and eventually Walton Goggins, it's one giant Vice Principals reunion.

 

[Sithborg]

It's nice seeing Cassidy Freeman again.

Oh god, I lost it at the exchange...

I am going to love seeing Eli in the past.

 

[Man in the Suit]

Danny McBride has another great show. I'm glad Jody Hill has a small role. The exchange made me guffaw.

 

[NotNickFury]

Really enjoyed the misadventures of the would-be Devil masks crew- I don't remember their names. I think one of them was 'Scotty?'- and how quickly their plans fell apart.

 

[Man in the Suit]

"Stop blowing on them coins!"

I thought Lucy looked familiar... Virginia Gardner played Vicky in David Gordon Green's Halloween.

 

[KaijuDude1992]

I finally got around to watching the first two episodes and yeah this show is pretty hilarious so far. The interactions between the family and the side characters like Keith and McBride's group are comedic gold not to mention the stuff with the masked crew is pretty damn funny as well.

I also was not expecting that twist at the end of episode 2, but I definitely should have seen it coming.

 

[Sithborg]

I definitely expected it.

 

[Sawyer]

Edi Patterson flashing the motel manager got an honest to God LOL out of me. As did:

"Guy thinks I'm old enough to be your daddy, Jesus H."
"Well you are aging horrifically."

Need Goggins episode(s) now.

 

[Man in the Suit]

Goggins as an old man That Uriah Heep montage

 

[Sawyer]

Loving Baby Billy, but he's not at Lee Russell level for me yet.

 

[Sawyer]

I also feel like Edi Patterson might be the low key MVP so far.

 

[Sithborg]

Well, I do love Goggin's and Goodman's chemistry so far.

Spoiler

Respect to the one guy who confidently walked through the mall naked

 

[Man in the Suit]

I also feel like Edi Patterson might be the low key MVP so far.

She co-wrote episode 6. I can't wait to see it.