James Corden: How Jez Butterworth's 'bombshell' drama brought him back to acting
James Corden: How Jez Butterworth's 'bombshell' drama brought him back to acting
So Image urce, Amazon Studios/Dignity Prod LtdBy Emma SaundersEntertainment reporter
Writer Jez Butterworth is no stranger to dark comedy. Best known for his award-winning pieces such as Mojo, Jerusalem and The Ferryman, his work has tackled heavy themes such as toxic masculinity and national identity, but always with a healthy dose of dark humor.
His latest work is the Prime Video TV series Mammals, another forward-thinking comedy tale centered on the age-old but endlessly fascinating themes of marriage, monogamy and of infidelity.
It stars James Corden in his first major acting role since announcing his departure from The Late Late Show at the USA, a high profile concert that saw slots such as Carpool Karaoke goes viral and its YouTube channel attracts just under 10 billion views.
It was not without controversy, however, with the host sometimes coming under fire for some of his sketches, including a slot titled Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Gut, accused of mocking the traditional Asian cuisine. After complaints, he said he would no longer use the food products in question.
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So Image urce, Amazon Studios/Dignity Prod LtdBy Emma SaundersEntertainment reporter
Writer Jez Butterworth is no stranger to dark comedy. Best known for his award-winning pieces such as Mojo, Jerusalem and The Ferryman, his work has tackled heavy themes such as toxic masculinity and national identity, but always with a healthy dose of dark humor.
His latest work is the Prime Video TV series Mammals, another forward-thinking comedy tale centered on the age-old but endlessly fascinating themes of marriage, monogamy and of infidelity.
It stars James Corden in his first major acting role since announcing his departure from The Late Late Show at the USA, a high profile concert that saw slots such as Carpool Karaoke goes viral and its YouTube channel attracts just under 10 billion views.
It was not without controversy, however, with the host sometimes coming under fire for some of his sketches, including a slot titled Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Gut, accused of mocking the traditional Asian cuisine. After complaints, he said he would no longer use the food products in question.
How James Corden's viral success has split the internetJames Corden apologizes after restaurant ban
So Image urce, Amazon Studios/Dignity Prod Ltd
