Jason Bateman walked around the set of the upcoming Netflix miniseries Black Rabbit with a bandaged hand, while receiving instructions from his former Ozark cast member Laura Linney.
The 55-year-old actor listened attentively to Linney’s instructions as he sat on a doorstep in New York City after filming a scene with Michael Cash.
He and Linney, 60, previously played husband and wife Marty and Wendy Byrde on the crime series Ozark for four seasons from 2017 to 2022.
Playing the role of Vince Friedken, the father of two wore a ‘Coney Island’ T-shirt, charcoal gray pants and black boots.
For this role, he also grew his hair long and his beard unkempt.
Jason Bateman wore a bandaged hand on the set of Netflix’s upcoming miniseries, Black Rabbit, as he received instructions from his former Ozark co-star Laura Linney
The 55-year-old actor listened intently to Linney’s instructions as he sat on a doorstep in New York City after filming a scene with Michael Cash
It was revealed on Netflix’s official site in May, Tudumthat Bateman would direct the first two episodes, while Linney would direct the third and fourth.
According to the official synopsis: “When New York City hotspot owner Jake Friedken (Jude Law) lets his chaotic brother Vince (Jason Bateman) back into his life, he opens the door to mounting dangers that threaten to destroy everything he’s built.”
Jason and Jude are set to play complex characters in Black Rabbit, as they play brothers. This dynamic is sure to captivate viewers when the series, which was first announced in October 2022, premieres.
The series is said to be a suspenseful brother-sister drama, in which the owner of a New York City hotspot welcomes his chaotic brother back into his life.
However, this decision opens the door to ever greater dangers that threaten to destroy everything he has built.
Jason’s new look caused a stir among fans earlier this month when he showed it off during an NBA game at Madison Square Garden.
He was seen courtside with actor Justin Theroux as the New York Knicks secured a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Fans couldn’t help but notice Jason’s hairy appearance and were divided, taking to social media to either compliment or mock his appearance.
For the role, he also grew his hair long and unkempt
In May, it was revealed on Netflix’s official site Tudum that Bateman would direct the first two episodes, while Linney would direct the third and fourth episodes.
Playing the role of Vince Friedken, the father of two wore a ‘Coney Island’ T-shirt, charcoal gray pants and black boots
According to the official synopsis: ‘When New York City hotspot owner Jake Friedken (Jude Law) lets his chaotic brother Vince (Jason Bateman) back into his life, he opens the door to mounting dangers that threaten to destroy everything he’s built.’
While someone enthused: ‘Jason Bateman has always had gorgeous hair and he still does and I absolutely love it.’
Another saw the Arrested Development star’s long hair as a cry for help, writing, “The Knicks fans finally killed Jason Bateman.”
Others compared him to other men with famous beards. One wrote: ‘Jason Bateman looks like Kurt Russell from The Thing’.
And another joked: ‘If it turns out that Jason Bateman is the second coming of Christ, I might have to rethink this whole atheism thing.’
Jason and Jude will play complex characters in Black Rabbit, as they will play brothers. This dynamic is sure to captivate viewers when the series, which was first announced in October 2022, premieres.
The show has been billed as a suspenseful brother-sister drama, where the owner of a New York City hotspot invites his chaotic brother back into his life
However, this decision opens the door to increasing dangers that threaten to destroy everything he has built.
Bateman, who began his career as a child actor in the early 1980s, has won several awards over the years, including a Golden Globe Award, a Primetime Emmy Award and three SAG Awards.
Additionally, in 2017, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Bateman has been married to actress and producer Amanda Anka since 2001.
The couple have two daughters, Franny and Maple.