Photos from the Season 3 ‘Party Down’ Red Carpet Premiere

Written by John Edward Betancourt 

Pictured: STARZ's "Party Down" Season 3 Los Angeles Premiere Event on February 22, 2023 in Los Angeles. Photo Credit: Jesse Grant/Getty Images for STARZ

Over the course of the past few months, we’ve talked at length about how wonderful it is that red carpet premieres are returning to the everyday fabric of the entertainment industry and rightfully so. Because it’s a huge deal that we are emerging from scary times at last and are able to come together in such a manner once more, thanks to the wonder of science, and it’s also wonderful… because premieres really are the gold standard when it comes to celebrating storytelling.
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But now and again, you come across a premiere that has a little deeper meaning. Because sometimes… premieres take place that remind us of what it means to be patient and to persevere and the wonder of the era we are living in when it comes to television and last night, a special premiere like that… took place. For yesterday evening saw the cast and crew of Party Down, reunite after a thirteen-year absence from the airwaves to celebrate the season three premiere of the show, and well… that is just incredible, and it truly speaks to all of those elements and absolutely brings a sense of satisfaction and joy to the fans that have stood by this series for so long.

Because this truly means, Party Down, is back at last and soon we can all partake in its glorious wonder, and to share in the majesty of this moment, here are some pictures and a brief recap from last night’s premiere, courtesy of STARZ and Getty Images.  

‘On Wednesday, February 22, the stars came out for the Los Angeles premiere event in celebration of the long-awaited third season of STARZ’s cult favorite comedy series, “Party Down.” 
 
In attendance at the Regency Bruin Theatre were series stars Ken Marino, Jane Lynch, Jennifer Garner, Martin Starr, Megan Mullally, Ryan Hansen, Tyrel Jackson Williams, Zoë Chao and James Marsden, as well as executive producers John Enbom and Rob Thomas. Also present were STARZ executives Jeffrey Hirsch (CEO), Alison Hoffman (President, Domestic) and Kathryn Busby (President, Original Programming).
 
In a nostalgic nod, cast from the beloved first two seasons including Kristen Bell, Joe Lo Truglio, Ed Begley Jr., Andrea Savage and Daniel Franzese also attended the star-studded event. 
 
The evening began with a vibrant carpet complete with the infamous catering van and a decadent champagne wall. 
 
Kathryn Busby, President of Original Programming at STARZ, introduced the premiere screening, followed by remarks from “Party Down” executive producers John Enbom and Rob Thomas. During Busby’s introduction, she shared “When our producers wanted to bring ‘Party Down,’ it was a no-brainer to bring a new season back to STARZ where it all began. And while it’s been over a decade since our star-studded cast worked their last party together, I can’t believe we actually pulled it off and got the band back together.” 
 
Before the screening got underway, Thomas added, “For all the fans that found this in seasons one and two…so many of you who spread the gospel of ‘Party Down,’ made this third season possible, we are grateful for you.”
 
Following the screening of the first two episodes, which were met with roaring laughter and a standing ovation, guests made their way to the afterparty at Palazzo di Amore, the larger-than-life mansion in Beverly Hills. At the reception, cater waiters decked out in pink bowties served delectable treats including a seafood tower, a pizza oven station and elevated passed appetizers, as well as specialty themed pretty in pink cocktails.
 
“Party Down” season three premieres Friday, February 24 on STARZ.’

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