Follow
On the same day as FX announced the renewal of Louie, and hinted that Anger Management will get picked up for 90 more episodes, FX also renewed Brand X with Russel Brand for seven more episodes in season one backorder. But this renewal for Brand X sounds a bit strange, and as if the star of the show, Russell Brand himself is not that happy with the news, or, more than the news, the route the show will have to go after this extension, since it will go a more traditional Late Night Show style, with guests interviews in each episode.
“The show will look a little more like a conventional late-night show,” Brand explained. “We’ll have guests every week. One of the objectives will be to look comprehensively and optimistically at a less cynical approach to current affairs.” And he didn´t sound so excited about the conventional route.
He also said that one of the guests he´s expecting to show up at the show is Charlie Sheen. After seeing Brand´s interview with Metta World Peace I can see an entertaining Sheen interview; but I liked the show better before the interviews segments. Time will tell.
What do you think? Are you happy FX renewed Brand X with Russel Brand for seven more episodes? Let me know in the comments section.
Also, remember to follow me on Twitter for more shows getting cancelled as Brand X with Russel Brand did scoop.
I am very happy that they renewed with Russell Brand. I loved the first few shows, but it is disappointing that they’re making it more talk-show like. I will still watch, but I think it was better when they just let Russell do his thing!
Ddi they change the time slot? There was a new show, Totally Biased, in its place this week
It ended the first run. It will come back soon with new episodes, as stated in the article.
I absolutely love BrandX, I am sad to hear they are changing the format. It wasn’t broke why are we fixing it. It is rare to find such a original show, loved the in your face way he expresses himself on current issues, politics and what not. Hope it keeps its flair with the new format.
I would like to see more of Brand x but if they are gonna put Russel in a box and turn him into what he isn’t they should just cancel him and get some lame talk show host and cancel them after 7 episodes
I find it very disappointing, and not totally surprising that Brand X will have a new format. Russell Brand is very much against mainstream media and they way in which they love sensationalism, and dislike anything original. I loved the original format. I thought it was entertaining, funny, but also touched on very important issues and how society views them. It truly is a shame. I have a feeling I probably will not like the new Brand X, but I’ll give it a try..