The passing of veteran actor Stacy Keach has inspired an outpouring of tributes, the latest from his former co-star and friend Matt LeBlanc.
The American Greed star passed away on November 10 at the age of 85 from heart failure complicated by heart disease. Matt, 59, took to Instagram to pay tribute to the late star.
Matt LeBlanc paid tribute to his late former co-star Stacy Keach (@ Getty Images)
Matt LeBlanc’s tribute to co-star Stacy Keach
The two appeared together in the CBS sitcom Man with a Plan, in which Matt played Adam Burns, an old-school no-nonsense dad to three kids, with Keach playing Adam’s father Joe Burns.
“A true legend. We had some good laughs. You’ll be missed my friend,” Matt penned alongside a photo from Keach’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony in 2019.
The tribute, Matt’s first Instagram post since June, sparked an outpouring of condolences and supportive messages for the actor. One commented: “‘Grandfathered in’ to Heaven. RIP to a hilarious actor.”
Another wrote: “He was a great actor! Did a lot of dramatic roles over the years but I particularly enjoyed his humor on Man with a Plan, RIP Stacy!” with a third adding: “You and Stacy were great together. Both legends!”
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Matt’s last sitcom role, Man with a Plan
Man with a Plan debuted in 2016 and ran for four seasons, ending in June 2020 after 69 episodes. While the show received generally unfavorable reviews during its run, it was a ratings success for a majority of its run.
The pair starred together in CBS’ “Man with a Plan” for four seasons (@ Getty Images)
The show also remains Matt’s latest sitcom role to date, plus his most recent regular TV work in over five years. Save for appearances in the Friends reunion special and a Top Gear special episode, both in 2021, Matt has lived his life out of the public eye.
The Friends star’s big dramatic comeback
However, he is slated to make his big comeback next year. As part of their fall programming line-up announcements, CBS revealed on April 15 that they’d greenlit a new show from the development room currently titled Flint. The show is expected to premiere during the 2027-28 season.
“A true legend. We had some good laughs. You’ll be missed my friend.” (@ Getty Images)
The Golden Globe-winning actor will also serve as an executive producer on the series as well as star in it. The show, currently billed as a drama, also marks a rare departure for the star from his usual slate of comedic performances, especially his best known works like Friends, Episodes and Man with a Plan.
Per their release: “As part of CBS’ year‑round long-term development strategy, the network has ordered a development room to start writing scripts for FLINT (working title), a drama from Evan Katz (showrunner of 24), developed in partnership with Matt LeBlanc, who would also star and executive produce pending a series order for broadcast.”
Matt is set to make his TV comeback in the drama “Flint” in the 2027-28 CBS season (@ Getty Images)
CBS Studios and Jerry Bruckheimer Television will produce the series. A synopsis for the show was also shared, which reads: “FLINT tells the story of a burnt-out LAPD detective who, on the verge of retirement, is blindsided when the city extends his service by five years. Determined to get fired, he breaks rules and disobeys orders, which, to his dismay, makes him an even better cop.”
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