Jeff Garlin puts the chance of new "Curb Your Enthusiasm" episodes at "51 percent."
"I'd say a decent chance. Not good, not bad, decent," Garlin told a TV critics' meeting Tuesday.
He'd like to see the show return but everything rests with creator-star Larry David, said Garlin, who plays David's Hollywood agent on the HBO comedy.
It's "the only show that I know in the history of television that only moves forward because the creator is basing his decision entirely on creativity," Garlin said.
David, who profited handsomely from co-creating and producing "Seinfeld," is so "rich that he doesn't have to do anything unless it's good," he said. "He doesn't want to embarrass himself. It's pretty pure."
David, who plays a tongue-in-cheek version of himself on the show, has been otherwise occupied. He starred on Broadway this year in "Fish in the Dark," which he wrote.
HBO is patiently waiting for David, the channel's programming president, Michael Lombardo, told the Television Critics Association summer meeting last week.
"I don't think it's out of his system," said Lombardo. "I think he's enjoying his life, and I think he'll come back to it. And when he comes back, we'll figure it out."
Nothing is planned for next year, Lombardo said, but he wouldn't be surprised if the show returned at some point. Its last new episodes aired in season eight in 2011.
Garlin also stars in ABC's 1980s family comedy "The Goldbergs," which returns Sept. 23.
Mike Pierantozzi joins Movers+Shakers as exec creative director
Creative agency Movers+Shakers has appointed Mike Pierantozzi as executive creative director. In this new role, he will help guide the creative direction of Movers+Shakers’ socially-native campaigns. Pierantozzi will report to co-founder and chief creative officer Geoffrey Goldberg.
With nearly two decades of experience as a copywriter, creative director, and multi-platform storyteller, Pierantozzi brings a wealth of knowledge from his work with major brands including Kraft, Unilever, IBM, and Walmart. He has led the creation of award-winning campaigns for agencies like Red Tettemer, Ogilvy, The Brooklyn Brothers, TAXI, Saatchi & Saatchi, and most recently, Vayner, where he spearheaded culturally iconic work for Planters including “Death of Mr. Peanut.” He led the National Down Syndrome Society and Luvs account, whose “First Kid. Second Kid” campaign was awarded by the Effies, ADC, Clios and LIAs.
Outside of the office, Pierantozzi practices what he teaches brands. He’s gone viral multiple times on his own TikTok account, featuring comedic interactions with his son and a trombone. He’s accumulated 15K followers on TikTok.
“Mike brings a rare and awesome combination of deep social and platform experience, a keen eye for excellent storytelling, and a humble and kind approach to leadership,” said Goldberg. “Mike’s got a knack for turning brand stories into cultural movements, making him the perfect fit for Movers+Shakers. He’s got the kind of bold vision and attention to culture that fits perfectly with our mission to push creative boundaries and drive industry firsts. Plus, as a creator himself he has the innate ability to make people stop, laugh, and share--which is exactly what we’re about.”
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