Oscar-Winner JK Simmons to Star in Comedy Drama THE BACHELORS

By: Caryn Robbins Nov. 03, 2015

Deadline reports that Oscar winner JK Simmons has signed on to star in the THE BACHELORS, an ensemble comedic drama written and to be directed by Kurt Voelker.

Production is scheduled to get underway in spring 2016 in Los Angeles. According to the site, the story is set "after the loss of his wife, Bill Ponder (Simmons) and his 17-year-old son move out of their small town into the big city to get a fresh start. As they begin to adjust to their new life, they both find comfort in newfound romance, growing apart and back together again while discovering their true selves in the process."

J.K. Simmons won an Academy Award for his performance in 2014's WHIPLASH. The actor has appeared in diverse projects spanning motion pictures, television and the stage on and off Broadway. His motion picture credits include Sam Raimi's Spider Man trilogy, Hidalgo, The Ladykillers, The Mexican, Off the Map, For Love of the Game, The Gift, Thank You for Smoking, Rendition, Burn After Reading, Juno, The Words, The Music Never Stopped, Jennifer's Body, Extract, The VICIOUS Kind, I Love You Man, Beginner's Guide to Endings, Contraband, Up in the Air, Jobs, Labor Day. His upcoming projects include The Reluctant Professor opposite Hugh Grant and Marisa Tomei, Gillian Raimi's next feature MURDER OF A CAT and Jeremy Sisto's feature Breakpoint.

On the small screen Simmons played roles in TNT's hit series "The Closer," HBO's acclaimed drama "Oz," NBC's "Growing Up Fisher" NBC's "Law & Order," NBC's "Parks and Recreation," and a recurring role on TBS' new hit comedy "Men at Work." Simmons has appeared on the Broadway stage in performances of "Guys and Dolls," "Laughter on the 23rd Floor," "A Change in the Heir," "Peter Pan" and "A Few Good Men."