Unless you're living inside the walls like Anyoung, you've probably heard Fox has trimmed the show's episode order to 13, and cancellation appears imminent. However, good news also broke this week. ABC and Showtime are interested in picking up the show. Hallefreakinglujah.
Even better news? A friend at Fox studio tells me, "It's not going away. If it doesn't stay on Fox, it will go somewhere else." We shall see...and pray.
Jason Bateman said he's not sure of the chances of a move to another network, but he added, "We're really proud of having done what we've done, and it's kind of nice that if this is the end, that it feels like it lasted kinda the perfect amount of time. Having said that, if it continues to go, I don't think any group of people would be happier."
Added Arnett: "It's such a weird position that we're in, because there's been so much talk about us ending since the day we started. So, it's very bittersweet. Let me put it that way. It's good to finally know, kinda, what your fate is. But it sucks that America didn't respond to our show and sort of carry us down the streets and, you know, throw ticker tape. Do they do that? Confetti?"
At the very least, they could've ponied up a few Globes noms for the show on Tuesday morning. Arrested Development was completely shut out, as was Jason Bateman, a fact I was in such denial over I actually thought I heard his name and announced he'd been nominated on live TV. (If I say it, can it be true?)
I visited the Arrested set while Jason's sister Justine was on set filming her episode. I'll bring you more on that closer to the airdate, Jan. 9.
