See the first video tease for Joey McIntyre’s new TV show
McIntyre will star as a former boy-bander (sound familiar?) trying to make it as a serious actor.
It’s official: As previously reported by Deadline, Massachusetts native and New Kids on the Block alum Joey McIntyre will star in a new scripted comedy show.Tentatively titled The Joey Mac Project, the eight-episode series will be a fictionalized version of McIntyre’s adult life as he struggles to outgrow his boy band fame and be taken seriously as an actor, according to a press release from Pop.
Don’t lie—we know you’ve been counting down. @JoeyMcIntyre‘s big announcement is here! #RockThisBoat #NKOTB pic.twitter.com/eH9X2WLAg1
— Pop (@PopTV) July 28, 2016
“I lucked out. What are the chances of me being cast as a character named Joey McIntyre?” said McIntyre in the press release. “But in all seriousness, if you love to laugh, we have a comedy gold team behind this project who have the secret sauce for funny TV…yes, I just said that.”
McIntyre will executive produce the show along with bandmate Donnie Wahlberg, plus Jenny McCarthy, Tim Gibbons, Paul Greenberg, and Jenny Daly.
“I’ve worked with Joey since we were kids, but seeing all of his many talents come together in this show—I’ve never been more excited,” said Wahlberg in the press release.
Wahlberg will also star in the show. Although Deadline reported he would play McIntyre’s agent, Wahlberg will play more of a “big bro, consigliere” role, according to a tweet from McIntyre.
Thx @Deadline! One note: @DonnieWahlberg is not playing my agent, more of a “big bro, consigliere” thing. Yeah? 😉 https://t.co/VN7uIOX43D
— Joey McIntyre (@joeymcintyre) August 1, 2016
Brothers helping brothers- to bring joy to our million sisters & other brothers! #JoeyMacProject #WeDidThat #BHLove https://t.co/J2YMkTXW2O
— Donnie Wahlberg (@DonnieWahlberg) August 1, 2016
The real-life McIntyre came into the spotlight at just 13 years old, when he replaced Mark Wahlberg and became the newest bandmate in Boston-bred New Kids on the Block. The group enjoyed commercial success, recording nine top-10 singles in Billboard’s Hot 100, before disbanding in 1994 (and later reuniting in 2008).
During the band’s hiatus, McIntyre’s creative work included stints on Broadway, reality television, and film.
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