THE ROOKIE: Frankie Muniz and Rainn Wilson to Guest Star in Docuseries Episode

THE ROOKIE finds themselves in the middle of a true crime docuseries on the Sunday, February 28 episode of the ABC drama, as they investigate a case featuring a now-grown child actor who has a very passionate fanbase.

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BACKSTROM: Rainn Wilson Teases Meeting Backstrom’s Father

Another piece of BACKSTROM’s title character falls into place with tonight’s episode: viewers will meet his father.

As you might expect, Backstrom and his father, Sheriff Blue Backstrom (guest star Robert Forster), don’t exactly have the best relationship. In fact…Backstrom can’t stand the guy.

On the show’s Vancouver set, Rainn Wilson (Backstrom) teased a bit of what’s to come…

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BACKSTROM: Rainn Wilson on Sarah Chalke’s Character Arc and Why His Character Doesn’t Have a Beard

Hey, BACKSTROM fans! Rainn Wilson (Backstrom) recently sat down with the press to answer questions about some upcoming episodes featuring a blast from Backstrom’s past, ex-fiancee Amy Gazanian (played by Sarah Chalke). Give Me My Remote was there to ask a few questions; read on to find out whether he thinks there is hope between Backstrom and Amy and why his character doesn’t have a beard…

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BACKSTROM: Rainn Wilson on Being Drawn to ‘Quirky, Off-Beat’ Characters

BACKSTROM has been in the works for several years (it was initially developed as a pilot for CBS’ 2013-2014 television season), and more than a year after Fox gave the show a 13-episode pickup, it’ll make its debut.

Reporters were invited up to the show’s Vancouver set late last year, and Rainn Wilson spoke with a small group about getting involved with the series. Initially, he relayed (and as you can see in the video below), he thought his agents were “insane” when they told him to the read the pilot (about an offensive, yet brilliant detective) as he was ending his run on THE OFFICE…and yet he “really fell in love with the character.”

Watch the video for more from Wilson, including what he thinks Backstrom would think of THE OFFICE’s Dwight, getting to play a cop, and more…

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BACKSTROM: Rainn Wilson Previews His New Fox Drama

If you are an aspiring TV writer, can I recommend first writing a novel, getting it published, and then sending it to Hart Hanson and his team with the hope he will adapt it to a TV show? This Thursday, January 22nd, marks the premiere of BACKSTROM, Hanson’s third “pulled from the bookshelves” series for Fox. The BONES and THE FINDER creator has developed a new show that pulls together a ragtag group of people setting out to make the world a little bit better — primarily by catching murderers.

Fox describes the show’s main and titular character, Everett Backstrom, as “an unhealthy, offensive, irascible — albeit brilliant — detective” played by Rainn Wilson. BACKSTROM’s 13 episode order has been filmed, and Fox sent the pilot and three additional episodes to the press. Additionally, Wilson recently participated in a conference call with several press outlets. Read on to find out what Wilson thinks are Backstrom’s best and worst qualities, how the show fits in the current landscape of society, and the difference between shooting a 60 minute procedural and a 30 minute sitcom…

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Conan O’Brien, Rainn Wilson, Cat Deeley: TV Tweets of the Past 24 Hours

Every day, GIVE ME MY REMOTE scours the web to find the best TV-related tweets of the past 24 hours, so you can enjoy them all with just one easy click.

Occasionally something newsworthy will slip in here, but you know, not often…

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Coco is feeling a little unloved: @ConanOBrien: Yesterday a Marilyn Monroe chest x-ray sold for $45,000. Meanwhile, my dr’s note saying I have a mild case of shingles just sits on e-Bay.

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Rainn Wilson pokes some fun at our Northern neighbor’s expense: @rainnwilson: Those riots in Toronto were intense! The angriest I’d ever seen a Canadian before was Avril Lavigne singing ‘Sk8ter Boi.’

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SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE host Cat Deeley is feeling a lot loved: @catdeeley: Just found out about the nomination for the teen choice award…. So excited! Think I may implode!!!! X

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TV’s Josh Malina is apparently a fan of THE BACHELORETTE: @JoshMalina: Well, I certainly will never trust Justin again.

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Adam Shankman (SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE) is a little starstruck: @adammshankman: Met Stephanie Meyer & was dumbfounded by her passion 4 SYTYCD! She has vry strong opinions abt who she loves, & she’s ummm Stephanie meyer!

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Rainn Wilson & Selma Blair for GAP

THE OFFICE’s Rainn Wilson and KATH & KIM’s Selma Blair duet for the Gap this holiday season. This is adorable.

Rainn Wilson Kidnaps Jenna Fischer and her Blog

THE OFFICE is back filming and all is right in the world.  And because the cast of THE OFFICE is all kinds of awesome, the return to filming also means the return to the cast blogs on MySpace.

For a very short time last season, Rainn Wilson joined the MySpace world and started a blog of his own.  But it wasn’t too long after he signed up that he left because it was just all a little too much to handle.  But that doesn’t mean he can’t hijack his castmates blog in order to be heard.

Earlier today Rainn kidnapped not only co-star Jenna Fischer, but also her MySpace blog to promote his new movie THE ROCKER.  And Wilson, the evil mastermind that he is, knows exactly how to get our attention…he plays the ‘JAM’ card.  You sinister man you. You know we fans will do anything to keep our Jim & Pam together.

Read on to hear Wilson’s ransom demands…

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Rainn Wilson to Host Independent Spirit Awards

Looks like TV stars are finding ways to keep busy during the WGA strike. It’s been announced that Rainn Wilson will be the host of this year’s Independent Spirit Awards. The WGA has granted a waiver to the Spirit Awards that will allow the indie ceremony to go forward as planned on Feb. 23. Since the WGA has not granted a waiver to the Academy Awards, which are scheduled for the night after, the Spirit Awards could be the biggest award event of the season.

Rainn Wilson on ‘Wired Science’

Rainn Wilson is keeping himself busy during the WGA strike buy guesting stinting on PBS’s ‘Wired Science’. Rainn, along with host Chris Hardwick (remember him from MTV’s “Singled Out”) play “What’s Inside Your Medicine Cabinet”, a game in which various ingredients are presented that are all present in something found in common medicine cabinets. Yes, it’s as boring as it sounds, but it’s Rainn Wilson so I thought you’d like it.

Thanks to Becks for passing this on. And thanks to JustJared.com for first bringing it to the attention of Becks.

Kanye West & Rainn Wilson on The Emmys

One of the best moments of Emmy night was when Kanye West took the stage with Rainn Wilson in a face off – ‘Don’t Forget the Lyrics’ style.

Rainn Wilson & Kanye West Emmy Duet

Like I wasn’t excited enough for the Emmys and now you tell me Kanye West and Dwight Schrute himself, Rainn Wilson will share the stage? Hot damn!! Check out this info, courtesy of E!’s Marc Malkin.

Kanye West may be feeling scorned by MTV, but he doesn’t mind when the Emmys Rainn on his parade.

As I told you last week, the hip-hop superstar has signed on to perform during television’s big hoedown, in a skit inspired by one or two music competition shows.

That’s still happening, and it’s getting even better.

An insider tells me West will be joined onstage for the number by funnyman Rainn Wilson, a nominee for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his brilliant work on The Office.

Reps for West, Wilson and the Emmys did not comment.

Rainn Wilson in THE ROCKER

Dwight Schrute like you’ve never seen him before.  Check out this new photo of THE OFFICE’s Rainn Wilson starring as wannabe rocker who tries for his second shot at fame by joining his nephew’s garage band. How is it that I still find him adorable…even in this get up?

For more on the upcoming movie click here to read about it at USA Today.

Rainn Wilson on SNL

Rainn Wilson was FANTASTIC on SNL last night. And I’m not even being biased because he’s on my favorite show. I laughed my ass off. The opening monologue had me rolling – the SNL regulars as the cast of The Office was spot on. And did anyone else find it creepy how much Jason Sudekis looked like John Krasinski? Check it out below. Also, if anyone finds the Tarantino-esque sketch with the 4 guys singing in the bar, send it along…I loved that one.

Rainn Wilson to Host SNL

Best. News. Ever!! Rainn Wilson will be hosting Saturday Night Live on February 24, 2007. No musical guest has been listed yet, so they are still trying to book someone or like Justin Timberlake, Rainn is the host AND musical guest. Maybe he could bust out his recorder. I’ll be busting out the DVR for this episode.

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