Jason Bateman Profiles New Netflix Series on CBS News Sunday Morning

Jason Bateman opened up about his multifaceted career and upcoming Netflix drama in a feature on CBS News Sunday Morning today in Brooklyn. The Emmy-winning actor and director discussed his new series “Black Rabbit,” his directing work and his long-running podcast “SmartLess.”

In a Sunday profile with Lee Cowan, Bateman took viewers behind the scenes of “Black Rabbit” and reflected on his journey from child star to Emmy-winning filmmaker. The segment underscored Bateman’s move into directing and producing, highlighting why this latest project holds special significance for him.

CBS News Sunday Morning devoted its September 14 broadcast to:

• A sit-down with Bateman at his Brooklyn studio, where he described balancing acting with directing the first two episodes of “Black Rabbit”
• Insights into the series premise, which reunites Bateman with Jude Law as brothers in a high-stakes New York restaurant drama
• Discussion of Bateman’s sobriety journey and how it has influenced his creative choices
• A look at Bateman’s podcast “SmartLess,” co-hosted with Sean Hayes and Will Arnett, and its evolution since its launch

Bateman’s in-depth profile on CBS News Sunday Morning underscores his continued evolution in Hollywood-from breakout child star to versatile actor, director and podcaster-while building anticipation for “Black Rabbit,” which premieres on Netflix September 18.