'Uncle Buck' Reboot Gets Series Order From ABC

The upcoming TV adaptation of John Candy's movie is going to have an all-black cast led by 'The Hungover' actor Mike Epps.

May 9, 2015

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ABC adds another new show to its lineup. "Uncle Buck" which is based on a 1989 movie directed by John Hughes and led by John Candy gets series commitment from the network. Unlike the feature film, the TV adaptation will have an all-black cast led by Mike Epps.

Epps' Uncle Buck is a fun loving but irresponsible guy who needs a job and a place to stay. By happy coincidence, his nieces and nephew's Nanny has just quit and his brother and sister-in-law need his help. His unconventional personality just may make him the right fit for the family and they may be the answer to his problems, too.

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The upcoming series is supported by Nia Long as Alexis, James Lesure as Will, Iman Benson as Tia, Sayeed Shahidi as Miles, and Aalyrah Caldwell as Maizy. It joins ABC's other new shows like Shonda Rhimes' "The Catch" and "The Muppets" reboot.

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