At the New York City premiere of his new movie, Steve Carell reminisced about one of his earlier hits. He told Entertainment Tonight he was surprised to learn that the romantic comedy Crazy, Stupid, Love is almost 15 years old.
Carell also shared the story behind the movie’s title, admitting it wasn’t his first choice. The script, originally written by Dan Fogelman, was initially referred to as simply “Untitled Dan Fogelman Project.” While many people offered title suggestions, none felt quite right. Ultimately, the studio decided on Crazy, Stupid, Love, and Carell said his reaction was, “Eh, alright.”
@entertainmenttonight The way that Steve Carrell waited 15 years to drop this hot take on ‘Crazy, Stupid, Love’ 😭 #stevecarell #crazystupidlove #rooster ♬ original sound – Entertainment Tonight
Steve Carell wasn‘t immediately thrilled with the film’s title, but he grew to like it, believing a good movie will succeed regardless of what it’s called. He said, “If it’s good and people like it, people will like the title. It doesn’t even matter what you call it.”
Released in 2011, the film has become a well-loved romantic comedy, praised for its clever script and impressive cast, including Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, and Emma Stone. Since then, Carell has continued to work steadily, successfully balancing dramatic roles with his background in comedy.
Last year, he appeared in the satirical film Mountainhead with Jason Schwartzman and Ramy Youssef, continuing his pattern of choosing interesting and unusual projects. Over the past decade, he’s developed his skills by taking on a wide range of challenging roles, from intense dramas to more subtle, character-focused performances.
Steve Carell is back on television with the new HBO comedy series, Rooster. He plays Greg Russo, a successful author who unexpectedly finds himself navigating college life when he takes a job at a small liberal arts college to support his daughter, Katie (played by Charly Clive).
The show, which debuted on March 8th, focuses on themes of fatherhood and starting over, all set within the college environment. The cast also includes Danielle Deadwyler, Phil Dunster, Lauren Tsai, and John C. McGinley.
Created by Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses, Rooster is already being praised for its combination of humor and heartfelt moments. All ten episodes of the first season are now available on HBO and streaming on Max, offering viewers a chance to see Carell’s talent for both comedy and genuine emotion.
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2026-03-10 12:15