There is more Berlin casting news to report this evening. A package has been set up with Joel McHale, Lauren Graham, and Robin Williams attached to lead. The film is called A Friggin’ Christmas Miracle and it will come complements of Community director Tristram Shapeero and a script by Wreck-It Ralph’s Phil Johnston.
The story for Friggin’ Christmas revolves around McHale’s character Boyd Mitchler and his wife (Lauren Graham) as they spend the holidays with Boyd’s father who will be played by Robin Williams. Other family members will help fill things out, but for now we focus on the trio cast to lead. As for the plot, that has Boyd taking a road trip with his younger brother and father to get his son’s gifts before sunrise after leaving them all at home.
This project seems like a win already as Shapeero also has credits on Parks & Recreation as well as the HBO series Veep. Neither of these stars have really hit it big on the silver screen in the past (including Williams who is going back to television,) so the idea of having an ensemble like this could mutually benefit all of those involved. McHale probably has the least to gain from sharing screen time though in that he did knock it out of the ballpark playing a supporting role in Seth MacFarlane’s Ted just last summer.
Joel McHale stopped by Jimmy Fallon last night to promote the return of Community which actually came just hours before broadcast. The show has been on the hot seat for cancellation since its premiere on the network four years ago, but this time many are betting on the program exiting for good should viewers opt for the DVR once again. 
Joel McHale took to Ellen recently to promote the upcoming (and yet-to-be-announced) return of Community. The interview was somewhat enlightening to those of us who wondered how shows like The Soup discover crazy footage from across the television landscape. According to the comedian, he and a few others use to watch everything they could in order to find content to snatch (including QVC,) but now they actually have people whose job it is to watch endless amounts of television in order to find these hidden gems. 
Joel McHale has a supporting role in Seth MacFarlane’s Ted which provided the Community/Soup star with the opportunity to make yet another appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, not that we are complaining here. 
Check out the following clip from E!’s The Soup which has Joel McHale parodying a viral video short for Prometheus which starred Michael Fassbender as David. 
Joel McHale was on Jimmy Fallon last night to promote his NBC comedy Community. The series was actually on its way out before its rabid fanbase demanded the network put the show back on the air, and McHale is doing his part via promotional rounds to make sure it stays that way. Here is the full interview in which the actor talks about meeting James Cameron at E3 and more.
Joel McHale sat down with Matt Lauer this morning to promote the return of Community which is scheduled for tonight. Topics of conversation included the show’s loyal fan base and their role in saving the show, the actor’s multiple jobs, and Hillbilly Handfishin’. He also was on the fourth hour of Today where he chatted with Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford.
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