Jason Bateman
Jason Bateman’s current and recent work spans acting, directing, producing, and podcasting.
Production & Media
- SmartLess Media: Bateman continues to co-host the popular podcast SmartLess alongside Will Arnett and Sean Hayes, expanding the brand into live tours, specials, and additional podcast productions under their media banner.
- Aggregate Films: Through his production company, he actively executive produces a slate of television series and feature films (such as Based on a True Story and Lessons in Chemistry).
Television & Film Projects
- DTF St. Louis (HBO miniseries): Bateman stars in, directs, and executive produces this dark comedy miniseries alongside David Harbour and Linda Cardellini.
- Black Rabbit (Netflix miniseries): He stars opposite Jude Law in this drama series, which he also directed and executive produced.
- Zootopia 2 (Disney Animation): Bateman reprised his voice role as Nick Wilde in the feature film sequel.
- Carry-On (Netflix): He starred as the central antagonist in this thriller directed by Jaume Collet-Serra.
- Directorial Projects in Development: He has signed on to direct upcoming feature projects, including the thriller Dark Wire for Netflix and the period action-thriller The Pinkerton for Warner Bros. and Bad Robot.
- Recent Projects & Roles
- HBO’s DTF St. Louis:Jason Bateman starred alongside David Harbour and Linda Cardellini in the HBO black-comedy miniseries DTF St. Louis.
- Upcoming Directorial Work:Bateman is set to direct an original Netflix comedy film, The Cackling of the Dodos, featuring Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell.
- Zootopia 2:He reprised his beloved voice role as the smooth-talking fox, Nick Wilde, in Disney’s animated sequel Zootopia 2.
- Netflix Limited Series Black Rabbit:He starred in and executive-produced the drama series Black Rabbit alongside Jude Law.
- Podcast & Media Highlights
- SmartLess Podcast:Bateman continues to co-host the wildly popular SmartLess podcast with Will Arnett and Sean Hayes.
- Celebrity Guest Highlights: The trio recently hosted high-profile guests including Sandra Bullock, who spoke openly on the show about her life after the passing of her partner Bryan Randall.
- Personal Life & Media Moments
- Sobriety Discussions: On SmartLess, Bateman opened up about his journey staying “California sober,” sharing how negotiations with his wife, Amanda Anka, helped him step away from alcohol and hard drugs to focus on his marriage and family.
- Summer European Trips:Bateman was spotted vacationing in Mallorca, Spain, spending time with long-time close friends Jennifer Aniston and Judd Apatow, as well as actor Pedro Pascal.