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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
High Potential Adds A Shameless Star For Season 2, But I'm More Excited About Kaitlin Olson's Behind-The-Scenes Promotion
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. News about some of the biggest primetime shows of the 2025 TV schedule can be pretty quiet during summer hiatus, but fans of ABC's breakout High Potential have not one but two reveals to celebrate. The hit drama has expanded the cast to include a former Shameless cast member, not too long after the surprising cancellation of his CBS show. At the same time, I'm ready to cheer for leading lady Kaitlin Olson getting a well-deserved promotion. Steve Howey, possibly best known for his eleven-season run as Kev Ball on Shameless, has joined the cast of High Potential as a Season 2 series regular, according to Deadline. The outlet reports that Howey will play Jesse Wagner, the new captain of the precinct with a savviness for politics, a knack for charm, and a talent for how to dress in expensive attire. While that sounds like the description of a character who might not get on well with Morgan (Kaitlin Olson), Wagner reportedly also likes to think outside of the action and wind up in the midst of action. I'm already curious to see what he makes of the unconventional partnership between Morgan and Karadec (Daniel Sunjata). Olson debunked the idea that she was playing towards a Morgan/Karadec romance, but that doesn't mean their bond – such as it is – won't seem particularly strange to a newcomer. I'm definitely on board with seeing what Steve Howey brings to the series. As the co-lead of CBS' much-hyped True Lies TV adaptation a couple years ago, I'd honestly expected him to be busy over on CBS for the foreseeable future. That show's surprising failure to grab ratings led to guest spots on NBC's Brilliant Minds and Happy's Place (for a fun Reba reunion). High Potential will be his first series regular gig since True Lies in 2023, and has the built-in success of the first season that he couldn't enjoy on CBS. In case you thought that Kaitlin Olson couldn't be promoted any further since she's the lead of the series, think again! The same Deadline report also reveals that the It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia star has been bumped up from producer to executive producer. Now, I'm not sure if that means any actual change in Olson's duties behind the scenes, but I love to see her get that recognition. After sixteen seasons and counting of Always Sunny episodes that list Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton, and Charlie Day – a.k.a. the other three of the original four stars – as executive producers, it hits just right to see Olson getting that title for her very successful solo show. That's not to imply that she's not getting credit where credit's due for Always Sunny. She was one of the original four main stars (which was bumped up to five after Danny DeVito signed on) from the start, simply without having a heavy producing/writing hand behind the scenes. I just like seeing her get some added spotlight, especially since Morgan is actually a character to root for. Sweet Dee on Always Sunny… well, the point of that comedy isn't watching a group of heroes you want to cheer on, even when surrounded by children in the Abbott Elementary crossover! High Potential will give Olson her first executive producer credit since The Mick, which ran for two seasons on Fox from 2017-2018 as Olson's first network TV show as the top-billed star. This wasn't on the list of things she said she wants Season 2 to dive into, but great to see all the same. Unlike Doctor Odyssey on ABC, the network wasted no time in renewing High Potential for the 2025-2026 TV season, and it will return to primetime on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET after Dancing with the Stars. No premiere date has been set just yet, however, so you can always check out earlier episodes streaming with a Hulu subscription now. As for Always Sunny, Season 17 launches on FXX on Wednesday, July 9 at 9 p.m. ET.
BBC News
6 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Do players want to live in the North East?
Former Newcastle defender Steve Howey says players tend to lean towards clubs near London despite Newcastle being a club that are "flying".Howey told BBC Radio Newcastle's Total Sport programme: "The area is absolutely magnificent but a lot of players - and possibly their wives or partners - know London and everybody thinks that's the place to be."Of course, unfortunately, they'll tend to lean towards clubs down there because of London - even though you've got a club that's flying like Newcastle, who are going massively in the right direction, have just won the Carabao Cup, have got a brilliant and exciting manager, a fantastic team and ridiculous fans. You can go there and be adored."On the significance of location to a player, he added: "It's hugely important. What people have to understand is the player themselves is usually fine. They can come, they're in among the lads, having a laugh, training and doing this and that, but it can sometimes be difficult for the partner because, at times, they're alone." Listen to the full chat on BBC Sounds
BBC News
13-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Your most skilful Newcastle players
Newcastle legend Steve Howey named Peter Beardsley, Paul Gascoigne, David Ginola, Chris Waddle and Hatem Ben Arfa as the club's most skilful players are some players that you think deserved to be on the list: Richard: While I agree totally with Beardo as number one I don't think you can put Ginola and Ben Arfa in and leave out fellow Frenchman Laurent Robert. I mean, Robert didn't score goals…. he scored GOALS!! Every one was a worldy! He had absolutely no concept of defending, of course, but what a player going forward!John: Allan Saint-Maximin should be on that list, a sorely under-appreciated talent who made Grealish look sluggish and left defenders completely bamboozled. Thanks PSR for making us sell him Nobby Jimmy Smith. Frustrating at times but a brilliant dribbler on his day. I saw him nutmeg Bobby Moore twice in succession. He did it because he could but I don't think he should have done, not good to do that to a well respected and great Tony Green, career cut short by injury but the best that I've seen at He didn't miss anyone out. How great it is to have three Geordies in the top five! They'd get into our team today.
BBC News
12-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Howey selects Beardsley as Newcastle's most skilful player
Throughout Thursday, we have been revealing who Newcastle United legend Steve Howey believes are the club's most skilful players of all the winner is... Peter Beardsley. Beardsley had two spells with Newcastle, operating as a midfielder and a forward. An exceptional England international, his brilliant footwork and close control set him apar."I've gone with Peter Beardsley," Howey told BBC Radio Newcastle. "Even when he hit a bad pass, it was our fault because we should have been there. "There are those good players who are two or three moves ahead before the ball comes to them. Peter was four or five moves ahead!"He had that trick, no matter how many times he ran at defenders, he could just lift his leg and weave his way through. "I've been so lucky to be on the same pitch, basically, as all of these lads, but with Peter I used to stand back and look and feel blessed to be on the same pitch as him. "He used to do it in training. While I was astonished by how good he was, it didn't surprise me."So here is the definitive list of the top five most skilful players in Newcastle's history, according to Howey. Peter Beardsley Paul GascoigneDavid GinolaChris WaddleHatem Ben Arfa Do you agree with Howey's selection? Put them in order over hereWho has he missed out? Tell us hereAnd listen to the full discussion on BBC Sounds
BBC News
12-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Gascoigne just 'a ridiculously good player'
Throughout Thursday, we are revealing who Newcastle legend Steve Howey believes are the club's most skilful players of all time and in second place, it is Paul to come through the ranks at St James' Park, Gascoigne only spent three years in the north east but Howey told BBC Radio Newcastle how his physical traits made him unstoppable."He went past players as though they weren't there," Howey said. "Used his arms really well, basically as weapons. He used to properly get across players and whack them across their face. So strong, so difficult to get off the ball and he could go left or right. "People forget - he ran with the ball under control just as much as he ran without it. And that is something which is very difficult to do. "Just a ridiculously good player - so so talented." Have you worked out who is number one on Howey's list? All will be revealed later on WednesdayListen on BBC Sounds
