If you've never seen the Metallica-goes-through-therapy documentary Some Kind of Monster, I highly recommend giving it a watch, especially if you have any interest whatsoever regarding what kind of horrific, spoiled bitches rock stars can turn into once they've achieved unfathomable success. If you have seen Some Kind of Monster, then perhaps you'll appreciate the minor irony in the same premise of that documentary being developed into a sitcom, and by Dave Grohl, of all people.
Grohl is reportedly working as an executive producer on a new, as-yet-untitled series for FX about a monumentally popular rock band on the verge of collapse that seeks therapy as a last ditch effort to save their careers. Unfortunately, the therapist they find is a "misanthropic couple’s therapist on the verge of divorce," meaning, of course, that hilarious antics will ensue.
The aforementioned couple's therapist is likely to be played by former Simpsons and The Ben Stiller Show writer Dana Gould, who is also listed as a producer on the show. Gould's pretty well-known around most stand-up comedy enthusiast circles, but most of his television work has revolved around writing jobs and voice performances on animated series. This would mark his first starring role in quite a long time.
The idea of the show seems sound enough, though the whole Some Kind of Monster-as-comedy concept was already done pretty well in a couple of episodes of Metalocalypse. Still, with a force of rock-and-roll nature as powerful as Dave Grohl behind it, you can absolutely expect this show to get made and find its way to air. He's already willed himself into becoming the biggest alternative rock frontman working today after years as "the drummer from Nirvana." He'll be good and goddamned if you're going to stop him from becoming a TV producer because he suddenly feels like it.
Not sure how I feel about this. Could be interesting, but seems like I would just rather watch Some Kind of Monster.
I do love some Dave Grohl.
Sounds like a funny premise and Dana Gould is a good choice for the therapist.
I've only seen snippets of Some Kind of Monster but that was purposeful on my part simply because I can't wrap my head around all the pussy whining Metallica did when they were one of the best damn Heavy Metal bands around. I mean--WTF? I am not talking "selling out" or any other asinine thing. People need help, yes but with the success they've enjoyed it just flew in the face of everything I thought they were.
This really doesn't sound like anything I want to see. Which means it will get made regardless what anyone may think.
SOME KIND OF MONSTER is a truly fascinating piece of work. It just proves that artists who achieve success at an early age tend to live in a state of arrested development, where their social and personal skills rarely develop past adolescence.
*looks at icon*
Okay.
No one stops Dave Grohl. Or he'll eat your soul (soul).
I accept this.
Dave Grohl is too ubiquitous for my taste, but I still like the guy.
So sure, why the hell not?
I love how Hammett is the only dude from Metallica that doesn't look like he saw a woman for the first time in 50 years.
Wait so who's Dave Grohl again?
@MrPink: If you're ever really bored, give Some Kind of Monster a watch. One minute Lars is bitching about the album, the next he is selling paints for millions of dollars, THEN James flips out because the band listens to 30 seconds of a track while he's gone... oh and Dave Mustaine cries at some point.
Basically, it's already a pretty decent comedy while also being a pretty scary look at what happens when you become famous like the article says.
@GValo: Granted virtually all Heavy Metal bands are off their rockers anyway but it just seems like Some Kind of Monster is about Metallica being whiny ass pussies, which I don't know if I want to see.
Maybe one day but thanks for the suggestion.