Jason Bateman's SmartLess Move: From Podcasting to Tech Mogul | Exclusive Insights on Childhood Stardom

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Jason Bateman has been making headlines for several major moves in the past few days. Most notably, Bateman and his SmartLess podcast co-hosts Will Arnett and Sean Hayes have made a surprising leap from entertainment into the tech business, launching a new mobile phone service called SmartLess Mobile. In an exclusive with People, Bateman explained that the idea was born from their desire to keep working together in ways beyond acting or podcasting. The service is pitched as a consumer-friendly option that lets people pay for data as they go, a move Bateman says is organic given the podcast’s mobile audience. The trio assured fans that while they are expanding, their popular podcast isn’t going anywhere, calling it “too much fun” to stop. This is a significant business development for Bateman, marking his entrance into an entirely new industry with strong potential for long-term impact.

On the entertainment side, Bateman was recently seen in Los Angeles on June 10, as captured by Getty Images during one of his characteristic low-key outings. He also just wrapped a week that included a scheduled appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live according to LaughingPlace.com, where he joined an A-list guest lineup including Sam Rockwell and Bella Ramsey. Though details on his interview content have not been broadcast or widely shared yet, such appearances always stoke interest in his projects and public persona.

In terms of acting, Bateman’s upcoming slate remains packed. He is set to star alongside David Harbour in the much-anticipated HBO limited series DTF St. Louis. HBO describes the show as a dark comedy about a love triangle among three adults dealing with middle-age malaise, culminating in a mysterious death. The project, long in the works, has shifted from its original inspiration and promises to be an emotionally provocative piece, according to HBO executives. Meanwhile, Bateman will also appear in the Netflix feature Carry-On, set to premiere in December, and will star opposite Jude Law in the 2025 Netflix drama Black Rabbit.

On a personal note, Bateman made headlines this week by candidly discussing the pressures he faced as a child actor. On Conan O’Brien’s podcast, he recounted the anxiety and responsibility of supporting his family through acting, loaning a rare glimpse into his early life—a story that has resonated broadly on social media and in entertainment news roundups.

There have been no major controversies, and no unconfirmed rumors have gained traction. The dominant headlines paint Bateman as a multi-hyphenate talent expanding his reach, from Hollywood stalwart to tech entrepreneur, all while reflecting publicly on the personal challenges that shaped him.

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