With the star having recently gotten back into action for its sequel,Bob Odenkirk’s 2021 action thriller is now losing its streaming home.Odenkirk has enjoyedone of the more unique career evolutions since beginning as a writer on bothSaturday Night LiveandThe Ben Stiller Show, both of which earned him his first two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series. This would initially put him on the path of comedy, finding success both in front of and behind the camera, particularly his frequent collaborations with David Cross onMr. ShowandW/Bob & David.
Odenkirk’s transformation to wider genres would first get recognized with his turn as Saul Goodman onBreaking Bad, later leadingthe show’s prequel spinoffBetter Call Saul, which netted him six more Emmy nods for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. He would subsequently follow it up with a variety of other genres on both the big and small screens,including FX’sThe Bear, which earned him his 18th Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series, as well as AMC’s acclaimed-yet-short-lived dramedyLucky Hankand an action movie that has a sequel on the horizon.
Nobody Is Leaving Peacock In April
The Movie’s Sequel Hits Theaters In August
One of Odenkirk’s more surprising career evolutions was his leading turn inNobody, which is about to lose its streaming home. Hailing fromJohn Wickcreator Derek Kolstad, Odenkirk led the action-thriller as Hutch Mansell, a seemingly mild-mannered suburban family man whose past as a government assassin is brought to light when he inadvertently runs afoul of a local Russian crime lord. Upon its March 2021 release,Nobodywas a critical and commercial hit, with a sequel finally greenlit in mid 2024 with Odenkirk returning to lead the cast.
Now, with just under five months remaining until the sequel hits theaters,Nobodyis about to leave its current streaming home ofPeacock.Odenkirk’s action thriller will be available to stream on the NBCUniversal-owned platform until April 1, while no new streaming platform has been revealed for the film as of the time of writing.Nobodyis, however, still available to rent or purchase on digital platforms and VOD.
Our Take On Nobody Leaving Peacock
An Odd Time For It To Be Without A Streaming Home
Though there’s still a little over a week left in the month, and therefore time to find it a new home,the decision for Peacock not to hold on toNobodywhile waiting for the sequel is a surprising one. Considering the streamer is owned by NBCUniversal, the same studio that produced both it and its upcoming follow-up, it would have seemingly made more sense for them to keep it on their own platform to save money on shared streaming distribution rights.
5 Things Bob Odenkirk’s Nobody Does Better Than The John Wick Movies
Nobody and John Wick are both thrilling, emotional, well-shot, and well-acted action films. There’s some things, however, that Nobody does better.
While the movie isn’t without its fanbase, and was modestly successful in theaters even amidst its COVID-19 pandemic release window, bringingNobodyto a bigger platform would be a great choice for buildinganticipation forNobody 2’s release. Plus, with the sequel going up against everything from Zach Cregger’sWeaponsto the long-awaitedFreakier Fridayat the box office in August, reminding audiences just why the first movie was a well-received hit will be important to ensuring the second one’s also a success.
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Bob Odenkirk stars as Hutch Mansell, an underestimated and overlooked dad, and husband, taking life’s indignities on the chin and never pushing back. However, when two thieves break into his suburban home, Hutch declines to defend himself or his family, hoping to prevent serious violence. His teenage son is disappointed in him, and his wife seems to pull only further away - but the incident triggers the underlying rage in Hutch, leading him down a path to become a dangerous man with brutal skills and the attitude to match.
