“Bupkis” Season 2 is bupkis. Star Pete Davidson has confirmed that he has opted not to continue with his semi-autobiographical Peacock comedy, which had previously been renewed for a second season.
“I’ve always seen Bupkis as a window into my life, since it is so personal and about my struggles and family,” Davidson said ina. statement. “After nearly a decade of my personal life being in the media I wanted a chance to tell my story my way. Of all the work I’ve ever done, Bupkis is by far what I’m most proud of. I am so grateful to Lorne Michaels and Broadway Video, Peacock, Universal Television and the amazing cast and writers for helping me create something honest, funny and heartfelt. I do also feel that this part of my life is finished. I’m very excited for this next chapter and for you guys to see the work.
“I’ve always seen Bupkis as a window into my life, since it is so personal and about my struggles and family,” Davidson said ina. statement. “After nearly a decade of my personal life being in the media I wanted a chance to tell my story my way. Of all the work I’ve ever done, Bupkis is by far what I’m most proud of. I am so grateful to Lorne Michaels and Broadway Video, Peacock, Universal Television and the amazing cast and writers for helping me create something honest, funny and heartfelt. I do also feel that this part of my life is finished. I’m very excited for this next chapter and for you guys to see the work.
- 3/21/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Pete Davidson is moving on. The comedian has decided not to proceed with a second season of his semi-autobiographical series Bupkis for Peacock.
The streamer renewed the series in June 2023, a month after its premiere. But Davidson said that he changed his mind because he feels “this part of my life is finished”.
It is the latest series to be renewed and then not move forward, although most decisions are reversed by the network or streamer.
Now it seems that fans [Spoiler Alert] will not find out how Davidson fared after his car crash at the end of season one.
The series also stars Edie Falco and Joe Pesci and comes from Universal Television and Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video.
The first season had a large entourage of guest stars including Machine Gun Kelly, Steve Buscemi, Bobby Cannavale, Charlie Day, Al Gore, Paul Walter Hauser, Chase Sui Wonders and Ray Romano.
The series...
The streamer renewed the series in June 2023, a month after its premiere. But Davidson said that he changed his mind because he feels “this part of my life is finished”.
It is the latest series to be renewed and then not move forward, although most decisions are reversed by the network or streamer.
Now it seems that fans [Spoiler Alert] will not find out how Davidson fared after his car crash at the end of season one.
The series also stars Edie Falco and Joe Pesci and comes from Universal Television and Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video.
The first season had a large entourage of guest stars including Machine Gun Kelly, Steve Buscemi, Bobby Cannavale, Charlie Day, Al Gore, Paul Walter Hauser, Chase Sui Wonders and Ray Romano.
The series...
- 3/21/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Paramount announced on Monday that its new, musical take on Mean Girls will begin streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada on March 5th, coming to international markets at a later date.
Based on the Tony-nominated Broadway musical and the beloved 2004 film that inspired it, Mean Girls watches as new student Cady Heron (Angourie Rice) is welcomed into the top of the social food chain by the elite group of popular girls called “The Plastics,” ruled by the conniving queen bee Regina George (Reneé Rapp) and her minions Gretchen (Bebe Wood) and Karen (Avantika).
When Cady makes the major misstep of falling for Regina’s ex-boyfriend Aaron Samuels (Christopher Briney), she finds herself in Regina’s crosshairs. As Cady sets to take down the group’s apex predator with the help of her outcast friends Janis (Auli’i Cravalho) and Damian (Jaquel Spivey), she must learn how to stay...
Based on the Tony-nominated Broadway musical and the beloved 2004 film that inspired it, Mean Girls watches as new student Cady Heron (Angourie Rice) is welcomed into the top of the social food chain by the elite group of popular girls called “The Plastics,” ruled by the conniving queen bee Regina George (Reneé Rapp) and her minions Gretchen (Bebe Wood) and Karen (Avantika).
When Cady makes the major misstep of falling for Regina’s ex-boyfriend Aaron Samuels (Christopher Briney), she finds herself in Regina’s crosshairs. As Cady sets to take down the group’s apex predator with the help of her outcast friends Janis (Auli’i Cravalho) and Damian (Jaquel Spivey), she must learn how to stay...
- 3/4/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
From the comedic mind of Tina Fey comes a new twist on the modern classic, Mean Girls. New student Cady Heron (Angourie Rice) is welcomed into the top of the social food chain by the elite group of popular girls called “The Plastics,” ruled by the conniving queen bee Regina George (Reneé Rapp) and her minions Gretchen (Bebe Wood) and Karen (Avantika). However, when Cady makes the major misstep of falling for Regina’s ex-boyfriend Aaron Samuels (Christopher Briney), she finds herself prey in Regina’s crosshairs. As Cady sets to take down the group’s apex predator with the help of her outcast friends Janis (Auli’i Cravalho) and Damian (Jaquel Spivey), she must learn how to stay true to herself while navigating the most cutthroat jungle of all: high school.
Directed by Samantha Jayne + Arturo Perez Jr., Mean Girls opens in theaters on January 12.
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Directed by Samantha Jayne + Arturo Perez Jr., Mean Girls opens in theaters on January 12.
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- 1/4/2024
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
New year, new look. Tina Fey returns in a film adaptation of the 2017 musical adaptation of her breakout 2004 comedy that catapulted many young stars, including Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams and Amanda Seyfried. The new Mean Girls film previously released a trailer that somewhat hid that it was based on a Broadway musical. Paramount has unveiled a new “Revenge Party” trailer that showcases a bit more of its musical elements, but for the most part, looks like a straight-up remake of the original. This new incarnation features a cast that includes Angourie Rice as Cady Heron, Auli’i Cravalho as Janis ‘Imi’ike, Reneé Rapp as Regina George, Jaquel Spivey as Damian Hubbard, Avantika as Karen Shetty, Bebe Wood as Gretchen Wieners, Christopher Briney as Aaron Samuels, Jenna Fischer as Ms. Heron, Busy Philipps as Mrs. George, Ashley Park as Madame Park, Jon Hamm as Coach Carr, Tina Fey as Ms. Norbury...
- 1/3/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
In a new minute-and-a-half video, Tina Fey and the stars of 2024’s Mean Girls talk about diving back into the world of 2004 Mean Girls and how the stage musical kept what made it such a success while updating the story for a contemporary audience.
The 2024 musical comedy version stars Angourie Rice as Cady Heron, Auli’i Cravalho as Janis ‘Imi’ike, Reneé Rapp as Regina George, Jaquel Spivey as Damian Hubbard, Avantika as Karen Shetty, and Bebe Wood as Gretchen Wieners. Christopher Briney is Aaron Samuels, Jenna Fischer is Ms. Heron, Busy Philipps is Mrs. George, Ashley Park is Madame Park, Tina Fey is Ms. Norbury, and Tim Meadows is Mr. Duvall.
Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr. directed from a screenplay by Tina Fey, based on the stage musical. Fey and Lorne Michaels produced, with Jeff Richmond, Nell Benjamin, Eric Gurian, Erin David, and Pamela Thur executive producing.
“New student...
The 2024 musical comedy version stars Angourie Rice as Cady Heron, Auli’i Cravalho as Janis ‘Imi’ike, Reneé Rapp as Regina George, Jaquel Spivey as Damian Hubbard, Avantika as Karen Shetty, and Bebe Wood as Gretchen Wieners. Christopher Briney is Aaron Samuels, Jenna Fischer is Ms. Heron, Busy Philipps is Mrs. George, Ashley Park is Madame Park, Tina Fey is Ms. Norbury, and Tim Meadows is Mr. Duvall.
Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr. directed from a screenplay by Tina Fey, based on the stage musical. Fey and Lorne Michaels produced, with Jeff Richmond, Nell Benjamin, Eric Gurian, Erin David, and Pamela Thur executive producing.
“New student...
- 12/13/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The official trailer for Mean Girls – the 2024 version – opens with the disclaimer: “This isn’t your mother’s Mean Girls.” It then goes on to confirm it’s pretty much the Mean Girls you know and love, but updated for the TikTok generation.
The trailer drop was accompanied by a batch of photos along with details on the plot.
The updated Mean Girls stars Angourie Rice as Cady Heron, Auli’i Cravalho as Janis ‘Imi’ike, Reneé Rapp as Regina George, Jaquel Spivey as Damian Hubbard, Avantika as Karen Shetty, and Bebe Wood as Gretchen Wieners. Christopher Briney is Aaron Samuels, Jenna Fischer is Ms. Heron, Busy Philipps is Mrs. George, Ashley Park is Madame Park, Tina Fey is Ms. Norbury, and Tim Meadows is Mr. Duvall.
The original 2004 was directed by Mark Waters from a screenplay by Tina Fey, based on Rosalind Wiseman’s Queen Bees and Wannabes. The new...
The trailer drop was accompanied by a batch of photos along with details on the plot.
The updated Mean Girls stars Angourie Rice as Cady Heron, Auli’i Cravalho as Janis ‘Imi’ike, Reneé Rapp as Regina George, Jaquel Spivey as Damian Hubbard, Avantika as Karen Shetty, and Bebe Wood as Gretchen Wieners. Christopher Briney is Aaron Samuels, Jenna Fischer is Ms. Heron, Busy Philipps is Mrs. George, Ashley Park is Madame Park, Tina Fey is Ms. Norbury, and Tim Meadows is Mr. Duvall.
The original 2004 was directed by Mark Waters from a screenplay by Tina Fey, based on Rosalind Wiseman’s Queen Bees and Wannabes. The new...
- 11/8/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
For the 10-year anniversary of the Tina Fey comedy that solidified her as a comedy force outside of Saturday Night Live, she returns to write and reprise her role in the musical remake of Mean Girls. Paramount has released the new trailer, and from the looks of things — in high school, the more things change, the more they stay the same. This new incarnation features a cast that includes Angourie Rice as Cady Heron, Auli’i Cravalho as Janis ‘Imi’ike, Reneé Rapp as Regina George, Jaquel Spivey as Damian Hubbard, Avantika as Karen Shetty, Bebe Wood as Gretchen Wieners, Christopher Briney as Aaron Samuels, Jenna Fischer as Ms. Heron, Busy Philipps as Mrs. George, Ashley Park as Madame Park, Jon Hamm as Coach Carr, Tina Fey as Ms. Norbury and Tim Meadows also returns as Mr. Duvall.
The official synopsis from Paramount reads,
From the comedic mind of Tina Fey...
The official synopsis from Paramount reads,
From the comedic mind of Tina Fey...
- 11/8/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
The first trailer for the movie adaptation of the “Mean Girls” musical has officially arrived, so get in loser, we’re going back to Northshore.
Much like the teaser that ran ahead of the “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” concert film, the footage not only introduces the new Plastics, Cady, Janis and more, but also contains plenty of moments from the original movie — and even an easter egg for the stage production.
We first meet Angourie Rice’s Cady, who is of course struggling in her new school. But, as we know, she quickly befriends Janis (Auli’i Cravalho) and Damian (Jaquel Spivey), who protect her from Regina George (Renee Rapp) — who apparently causes lights to flicker when she enters.
We also get a look at the performance of “Jingle Bell Rock” — though apparently, much more, uh, explicit, this time — along with Tina Fey’s Ms. Norbury and Tim Meadows’ Mr.
Much like the teaser that ran ahead of the “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” concert film, the footage not only introduces the new Plastics, Cady, Janis and more, but also contains plenty of moments from the original movie — and even an easter egg for the stage production.
We first meet Angourie Rice’s Cady, who is of course struggling in her new school. But, as we know, she quickly befriends Janis (Auli’i Cravalho) and Damian (Jaquel Spivey), who protect her from Regina George (Renee Rapp) — who apparently causes lights to flicker when she enters.
We also get a look at the performance of “Jingle Bell Rock” — though apparently, much more, uh, explicit, this time — along with Tina Fey’s Ms. Norbury and Tim Meadows’ Mr.
- 11/8/2023
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
In the wake of the new Mean Girls movie segueing from streaming to a January 12 theatrical release, Paramount is stoking the fanbase today by launching the original 2004 movie on TikTok — in 23 parts. October 3 also doubles as Mean Girls Day and National Boyfriend Day.
Paramount’s intent is to bring the Tina Fey-scripted IP to a new, young audience. Since midnight, the Mean Girls account has mushroomed from 700 to 24K and growing, and Mean Girls is trending No. 1 on Twitter. At 4 p.m., the movie will stream entirely on Paramount Pictures’ TikTok account. Also, the Paramount+ logo is pink today. There’s a cross-engagement across Paramount Pictures and Paramount+.
The studio also dropped the new title treatment to the film which stars Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Auli’i Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey, Tina Fey, Tim Meadows, Jenna Fischer, Busy Philipps, Avantika, Mahi Alam, Christopher Briney, Bebe Wood, Ashley Park, Connor Ratliff and Jon Hamm.
Paramount’s intent is to bring the Tina Fey-scripted IP to a new, young audience. Since midnight, the Mean Girls account has mushroomed from 700 to 24K and growing, and Mean Girls is trending No. 1 on Twitter. At 4 p.m., the movie will stream entirely on Paramount Pictures’ TikTok account. Also, the Paramount+ logo is pink today. There’s a cross-engagement across Paramount Pictures and Paramount+.
The studio also dropped the new title treatment to the film which stars Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Auli’i Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey, Tina Fey, Tim Meadows, Jenna Fischer, Busy Philipps, Avantika, Mahi Alam, Christopher Briney, Bebe Wood, Ashley Park, Connor Ratliff and Jon Hamm.
- 10/3/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Deadline can tell you first that the new Mean Girls movie that Paramount has been prepping for Paramount+ is going theatrical. The release date is Jan. 12, 2024 – that’s the MLK 4-day holiday weekend.
There will be a big marketing play here for the film. This is the second time in recent memory that Paramount has changed up a Paramount+ release for the big screen, the last being last fall’s big hit Smile.
The new pic stars Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Auli’i Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey, Tina Fey, Tim Meadows, Jenna Fischer, Busy Philipps, Avantika, Mahi Alam, Christopher Briney, Bebe Wood, Ashley Park, Connor Ratliff and Jon Hamm.
Arturo Perez and Samantha Jayne are directing the new film, from a script by Fey. Broadway Video’s Lorne Michaels has returned to produce alongside Fey, with Erin David, Caroline Maroney and Micah Frank overseeing for Broadway Video, alongside Eric Gurian and Jeff Richmond for Little Stranger.
There will be a big marketing play here for the film. This is the second time in recent memory that Paramount has changed up a Paramount+ release for the big screen, the last being last fall’s big hit Smile.
The new pic stars Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Auli’i Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey, Tina Fey, Tim Meadows, Jenna Fischer, Busy Philipps, Avantika, Mahi Alam, Christopher Briney, Bebe Wood, Ashley Park, Connor Ratliff and Jon Hamm.
Arturo Perez and Samantha Jayne are directing the new film, from a script by Fey. Broadway Video’s Lorne Michaels has returned to produce alongside Fey, with Erin David, Caroline Maroney and Micah Frank overseeing for Broadway Video, alongside Eric Gurian and Jeff Richmond for Little Stranger.
- 9/22/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Pete Davidson as Pete Davidson and Joe Pesci as Joe Larocca in ‘Bupkis’ (Photo by: Heidi Gutman/Peacock)
Peacock’s ordering more of Bupkis, giving the half-hour comedy series a season two order. The first season premiered on May 4, 2023 with the release of all eight episodes. Peacock didn’t confirm when fans can expect the just-announced second season to debut.
“Pete Davidson is a once-in-a-generation talent, and what he created with the first season of Bupkis absolutely blew us away,” stated Susan Rovner, Chairman, Entertainment Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “Pete has the rare ability to make you laugh out loud with his unfiltered brand of comedy, and then tear up with his raw and honest vulnerability. We could not be more proud to continue on this journey with Pete, Lorne Michaels, Broadway Video, and our partners at Universal Television for a second season as we continue to bolster Peacock’s comedy slate.
Peacock’s ordering more of Bupkis, giving the half-hour comedy series a season two order. The first season premiered on May 4, 2023 with the release of all eight episodes. Peacock didn’t confirm when fans can expect the just-announced second season to debut.
“Pete Davidson is a once-in-a-generation talent, and what he created with the first season of Bupkis absolutely blew us away,” stated Susan Rovner, Chairman, Entertainment Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “Pete has the rare ability to make you laugh out loud with his unfiltered brand of comedy, and then tear up with his raw and honest vulnerability. We could not be more proud to continue on this journey with Pete, Lorne Michaels, Broadway Video, and our partners at Universal Television for a second season as we continue to bolster Peacock’s comedy slate.
- 6/25/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Peacock is staying in business with Pete Davidson.
The streaming service picked up a second season of its hit original comedy series Bupkis on Friday morning.
"Pete Davidson is a once-in-a-generation talent, and what he created with the first season of Bupkis absolutely blew us away," said Susan Rovner, Chairman, Entertainment Content NBCUniversal Television and Streaming.
"Pete has the rare ability to make you laugh out loud with his unfiltered brand of comedy, and then tear up with his raw and honest vulnerability."
"We could not be more proud to continue on this journey with Pete, Lorne Michaels, Broadway Video, and our partners at Universal Television for a second season as we continue to bolster Peacock's comedy slate."
Bupkis launched on Peacock with its entire first season in May and immediately struck a chord with viewers and critics alike.
Written, executive produced by, and starring Pete Davidson, Bupkis is executive...
The streaming service picked up a second season of its hit original comedy series Bupkis on Friday morning.
"Pete Davidson is a once-in-a-generation talent, and what he created with the first season of Bupkis absolutely blew us away," said Susan Rovner, Chairman, Entertainment Content NBCUniversal Television and Streaming.
"Pete has the rare ability to make you laugh out loud with his unfiltered brand of comedy, and then tear up with his raw and honest vulnerability."
"We could not be more proud to continue on this journey with Pete, Lorne Michaels, Broadway Video, and our partners at Universal Television for a second season as we continue to bolster Peacock's comedy slate."
Bupkis launched on Peacock with its entire first season in May and immediately struck a chord with viewers and critics alike.
Written, executive produced by, and starring Pete Davidson, Bupkis is executive...
- 6/23/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Peacock is headed back to Staten Island.
The NBCUniversal streamer has ordered a second season of Bupkis, its comedy series co-created by and starring former Saturday Night Live regular Pete Davidson. The renewal for the semi-autobiographical show from Universal Television and Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video comes about seven weeks after it debuted.
“Pete Davidson is a once-in-a-generation talent, and what he created with the first season of Bupkis absolutely blew us away,” said Susan Rovner, chairman entertainment content at NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “Pete has the rare ability to make you laugh out loud with his unfiltered brand of comedy, and then tear up with his raw and honest vulnerability. We could not be more proud to continue on this journey with Pete, Lorne Michaels, Broadway Video, and our partners at Universal Television for a second season as we continue to bolster Peacock’s comedy slate.”
The series follows Davidson...
The NBCUniversal streamer has ordered a second season of Bupkis, its comedy series co-created by and starring former Saturday Night Live regular Pete Davidson. The renewal for the semi-autobiographical show from Universal Television and Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video comes about seven weeks after it debuted.
“Pete Davidson is a once-in-a-generation talent, and what he created with the first season of Bupkis absolutely blew us away,” said Susan Rovner, chairman entertainment content at NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “Pete has the rare ability to make you laugh out loud with his unfiltered brand of comedy, and then tear up with his raw and honest vulnerability. We could not be more proud to continue on this journey with Pete, Lorne Michaels, Broadway Video, and our partners at Universal Television for a second season as we continue to bolster Peacock’s comedy slate.”
The series follows Davidson...
- 6/23/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Peacock is bringing back Pete Davidson comedy Bupkis.
The streamer has renewed the series for a second season, which is good news for fans who want to find out [Spoiler Alert] how Davidson fared after his car crash at the end of Season 1.
The series, which also stars Edie Falco and Joe Pesci, premiered on May 4 and comes from Universal Television and Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video.
No details have been given on who is returning for Season 2, but expect a large number of guest stars. The first season featured the likes of Machine Gun Kelly, Steve Buscemi, Bobby Cannavale, Charlie Day, Al Gore, Paul Walter Hauser, Chase Sui Wonders and Ray Romano.
The first season of the semi-autobiographical series followed the former SNL star as he attempts to work through unique family dynamics and the complexities of fame to form meaningful relationships. Falco played his mother and Pesci starred as his grandfather.
The streamer has renewed the series for a second season, which is good news for fans who want to find out [Spoiler Alert] how Davidson fared after his car crash at the end of Season 1.
The series, which also stars Edie Falco and Joe Pesci, premiered on May 4 and comes from Universal Television and Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video.
No details have been given on who is returning for Season 2, but expect a large number of guest stars. The first season featured the likes of Machine Gun Kelly, Steve Buscemi, Bobby Cannavale, Charlie Day, Al Gore, Paul Walter Hauser, Chase Sui Wonders and Ray Romano.
The first season of the semi-autobiographical series followed the former SNL star as he attempts to work through unique family dynamics and the complexities of fame to form meaningful relationships. Falco played his mother and Pesci starred as his grandfather.
- 6/23/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Pete Davidson’s semi-autobiographical comedy “Bupkis” has been renewed by NBCUniversal, the studio confirmed Friday. The Peacock comedy stars Edie Falco and Joe Pesci alongside the “Saturday Night Live” alum.
“Pete Davidson is a once-in-a-generation talent, and what he created with the first season of ‘Bupkis’ absolutely blew us away,” Susan Rovner, Chairman, Entertainment Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, said in a release. “Pete has the rare ability to make you laugh out loud with his unfiltered brand of comedy, and then tear up with his raw and honest vulnerability. We could not be more proud to continue on this journey with Pete, Lorne Michaels, Broadway Video, and our partners at Universal Television for a second season as we continue to bolster Peacock’s comedy slate.”
The first season of “Bupkis” was met with mixed reviews, with some critics calling the series “uneven,” while others (including TheWrap) said Davidson “masterfully...
“Pete Davidson is a once-in-a-generation talent, and what he created with the first season of ‘Bupkis’ absolutely blew us away,” Susan Rovner, Chairman, Entertainment Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, said in a release. “Pete has the rare ability to make you laugh out loud with his unfiltered brand of comedy, and then tear up with his raw and honest vulnerability. We could not be more proud to continue on this journey with Pete, Lorne Michaels, Broadway Video, and our partners at Universal Television for a second season as we continue to bolster Peacock’s comedy slate.”
The first season of “Bupkis” was met with mixed reviews, with some critics calling the series “uneven,” while others (including TheWrap) said Davidson “masterfully...
- 6/23/2023
- by Mason Bissada
- The Wrap
Ahead of Emmy Awards voting, non-Peacock subscribers will be able to watch an episode of Pete Davidson’s semi-autobiographical sitcom “Bupkis” on NBC and YouTube.
“Do as I Say, Not as I Do,” will air June 10 on NBC following the Miles Teller “Saturday Night Live” encore and also debut on YouTube.
The series second episode finds a young Pete (played by Preston Brodrick) attends a wedding just weeks after losing his father on 9/11, where he bonds with his uncle (Bobby Cannavale).
Davidson lost his own father, firefighter Scott Davidson, to the 2001 terrorist attacks: It’s just one of the actual events of his life that the headline-making comedian draws on for the series. Chris Vognar wrote in his review for TheWrap: “He has the comedian’s gift of mining his pain and missteps for mischief, and he does it with a sense of pathos that makes him easy to root for,...
“Do as I Say, Not as I Do,” will air June 10 on NBC following the Miles Teller “Saturday Night Live” encore and also debut on YouTube.
The series second episode finds a young Pete (played by Preston Brodrick) attends a wedding just weeks after losing his father on 9/11, where he bonds with his uncle (Bobby Cannavale).
Davidson lost his own father, firefighter Scott Davidson, to the 2001 terrorist attacks: It’s just one of the actual events of his life that the headline-making comedian draws on for the series. Chris Vognar wrote in his review for TheWrap: “He has the comedian’s gift of mining his pain and missteps for mischief, and he does it with a sense of pathos that makes him easy to root for,...
- 6/7/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
NBCUniversal wants to get more eyes on Pete Davidson’s Peacock series Bupkis.
Episode 2 of the semi-autobiographical series is now streaming on YouTube (The full episode is embedded below). The episode will also air on Saturday, June 10, after a rerun of Saturday Night Live featuring host Miles Teller and musical guest Kendrick Lamar.
In Episode 2 of Bupkis, young Pete (Preston Brodrick) attends a wedding just weeks after losing his father on 9/11 and bonds with his uncle (Bobby Cannavale).
In honor of the subject matter, Peacock is also offering first responders a year of the streaming service for for $1.99/month. That deal begins June 16.
The move to put an episode of Bupkis on NBC and YouTube is an attempt to help it reach a broader audience in time for Emmy voting. With both platforms, NBCU can target a range of viewers, as broadcast viewers tend to skew older while YouTube will leverage a younger audience.
Episode 2 of the semi-autobiographical series is now streaming on YouTube (The full episode is embedded below). The episode will also air on Saturday, June 10, after a rerun of Saturday Night Live featuring host Miles Teller and musical guest Kendrick Lamar.
In Episode 2 of Bupkis, young Pete (Preston Brodrick) attends a wedding just weeks after losing his father on 9/11 and bonds with his uncle (Bobby Cannavale).
In honor of the subject matter, Peacock is also offering first responders a year of the streaming service for for $1.99/month. That deal begins June 16.
The move to put an episode of Bupkis on NBC and YouTube is an attempt to help it reach a broader audience in time for Emmy voting. With both platforms, NBCU can target a range of viewers, as broadcast viewers tend to skew older while YouTube will leverage a younger audience.
- 6/7/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Can you imagine what it’s like to be Pete Davidson, a man whose dating life is the source of dozens of memes and hundreds of gossip pieces? Experience the life of the former SNL star in Peacock’s new eight-episode half-hour comedy, Bupkis. No imagination is required.
Peacock describes the new show as raw and semi-autobiographical. Premiering on Thursday, May 4, 2023, Bupkis follows Pete Davidson as he navigates his family’s unconventional dynamics and learns to find genuine connections amidst the challenges of fame. Supported by big-name guest stars, Bupkis straddles reality and absurdity to best represent what it is to be Pete Davidson (according to Peacock).
Pete Davidson as Pete Davidson and Joe Pesci as Joe Larocca in ‘Bupkis’ (Photo by: Heidi Gutman/Peacock)
Pete Davidson leads the cast as himself, four-time Emmy Award winner Edie Falco plays his mom, and Oscar winner Joe Pesci (GoodFellas) stars as Pete’s grandfather.
Peacock describes the new show as raw and semi-autobiographical. Premiering on Thursday, May 4, 2023, Bupkis follows Pete Davidson as he navigates his family’s unconventional dynamics and learns to find genuine connections amidst the challenges of fame. Supported by big-name guest stars, Bupkis straddles reality and absurdity to best represent what it is to be Pete Davidson (according to Peacock).
Pete Davidson as Pete Davidson and Joe Pesci as Joe Larocca in ‘Bupkis’ (Photo by: Heidi Gutman/Peacock)
Pete Davidson leads the cast as himself, four-time Emmy Award winner Edie Falco plays his mom, and Oscar winner Joe Pesci (GoodFellas) stars as Pete’s grandfather.
- 4/29/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York City, including red carpets for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Love & Death, Bupkis and Fatal Attraction.
Chaplin Award Gala
Viola Davis was honored at the Chaplin Awards Gala in NYC on Monday, with support from Meryl Streep, Jessica Chastain, Steve McQueen, Gina Prince-Bythewood and husband Julius Tennon.
Meryl Streep, Viola Davis and Jessica Chastain Steve McQueen, Jessica Chastain, Meryl Streep, Julius Tennon, Viola Davis, Gina Prince-Bythewood, George C. Wolfe and Jayme Lawson
Fatal Attraction premiere
Joshua Jackson, Lizzy Caplan, Amanda Peet, Alyssa Jirrels, Toby Huss, Brian Goodman, Reno Wilson and showrunner Alexandra Cunningham walked the carpet at the Fatal Attraction premiere in L.A. on Monday.
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Fatal Attraction premiere
Joshua Jackson, Lizzy Caplan, Amanda Peet, Alyssa Jirrels, Toby Huss, Brian Goodman, Reno Wilson and showrunner Alexandra Cunningham walked the carpet at the Fatal Attraction premiere in L.A. on Monday.
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- 4/28/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Pete Davidson is struggling in the official trailer for Bupkis, a new Peacock original comedy series.
The series is a new comedy following Davidson as he attempts to work through unique family dynamics and the complexities of fame to form meaningful relationships.
"The raw, semi-autobiographical series stars Davidson, Edie Falco, and Joe Pesci alongside a star studded supporting cast in a show that straddles reality and absurdity to best represent what it is to be Pete Davidson," the streaming service teases.
"Welcome to Bupkis."
Pete Davidson wrote, executive produced, and stars in the show.
The series also stars Edie Falco as Davidson's mom and Joe Pesci as Davidson's grandfather.
The trailer showcases Pete's world with a comedic lick of paint.
The clip is star-studded, and many of the big names aren't even present in the clip.
The guest line-up includes La La Anthony, Colson Baker (Machine Gun Kelly), Steve Buscemi,...
The series is a new comedy following Davidson as he attempts to work through unique family dynamics and the complexities of fame to form meaningful relationships.
"The raw, semi-autobiographical series stars Davidson, Edie Falco, and Joe Pesci alongside a star studded supporting cast in a show that straddles reality and absurdity to best represent what it is to be Pete Davidson," the streaming service teases.
"Welcome to Bupkis."
Pete Davidson wrote, executive produced, and stars in the show.
The series also stars Edie Falco as Davidson's mom and Joe Pesci as Davidson's grandfather.
The trailer showcases Pete's world with a comedic lick of paint.
The clip is star-studded, and many of the big names aren't even present in the clip.
The guest line-up includes La La Anthony, Colson Baker (Machine Gun Kelly), Steve Buscemi,...
- 4/14/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Pete Davidson is just as famous for his personal life as his acting career, so it’s only fitting that his first leading television role sees him playing himself. The upcoming Peacock comedy “Bupkis” stars Davidson as Davidson, parodying the surreal levels of fame he has achieved in recent years with the help of some A-list friends.
The show is similar to Davidson’s 2020 film “The King of Staten Island,” which was directed by Judd Apatow and saw the former “Saturday Night Live” cast member in a role heavily inspired by his own background. Unlike that film though, “Bupkis” sees Davidson explicitly play a fictionalized version of himself, juggling acting roles, antics in the celebrity world, tabloid rumors, and his relationships with his working class family from Staten Island.
The trailer features many nods to real life tabloid stories and rumors involving Davidson, including his sister complaining about speculation about the star’s penis size.
The show is similar to Davidson’s 2020 film “The King of Staten Island,” which was directed by Judd Apatow and saw the former “Saturday Night Live” cast member in a role heavily inspired by his own background. Unlike that film though, “Bupkis” sees Davidson explicitly play a fictionalized version of himself, juggling acting roles, antics in the celebrity world, tabloid rumors, and his relationships with his working class family from Staten Island.
The trailer features many nods to real life tabloid stories and rumors involving Davidson, including his sister complaining about speculation about the star’s penis size.
- 4/14/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Pete Davidson may only be 29 years old, but the former Saturday Night Live star and perpetual tabloid obsession already has a comedy series based on his life.
Below is the first trailer for Bupkis, Peacock’s new half-hour series that’s described as a “a new comedy following Pete Davidson as he attempts to work through unique family dynamics and the complexities of fame to form meaningful relationships. The raw, semi-autobiographical series stars Davidson, Edie Falco and Joe Pesci alongside a star-studded supporting cast in a show that straddles reality and absurdity to best represent what it is to be Pete Davidson.”
In addition to getting Pesci to come out of his semi-retirement, the show also has a pretty star-studded lineup of guest stars: La La Anthony, Colson Baker (Machine Gun Kelly), Steve Buscemi, Bobby Cannavale, Charlamagne Tha God, Charlie Day, Philip Ettinger, Brad Garrett, Al Gore, Paul Walter Hauser,...
Below is the first trailer for Bupkis, Peacock’s new half-hour series that’s described as a “a new comedy following Pete Davidson as he attempts to work through unique family dynamics and the complexities of fame to form meaningful relationships. The raw, semi-autobiographical series stars Davidson, Edie Falco and Joe Pesci alongside a star-studded supporting cast in a show that straddles reality and absurdity to best represent what it is to be Pete Davidson.”
In addition to getting Pesci to come out of his semi-retirement, the show also has a pretty star-studded lineup of guest stars: La La Anthony, Colson Baker (Machine Gun Kelly), Steve Buscemi, Bobby Cannavale, Charlamagne Tha God, Charlie Day, Philip Ettinger, Brad Garrett, Al Gore, Paul Walter Hauser,...
- 4/14/2023
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
If you were wondering what Pete Davidson playing an absurdist version of himself was going to look like, buckle up for the brand new trailer for Peacock’s Bupkis.
The Curb Your Enthusiasm-esque comedy (which releases all eight episodes Thursday, May 4) “follows Pete Davidson as he attempts to work through unique family dynamics and the complexities of fame to form meaningful relationships,” reads the official description. “The raw, semi-autobiographical series stars Davidson, Edie Falco and Joe Pesci alongside a star studded supporting cast in a show that straddles reality and absurdity to best represent what it is to be Pete Davidson.
The Curb Your Enthusiasm-esque comedy (which releases all eight episodes Thursday, May 4) “follows Pete Davidson as he attempts to work through unique family dynamics and the complexities of fame to form meaningful relationships,” reads the official description. “The raw, semi-autobiographical series stars Davidson, Edie Falco and Joe Pesci alongside a star studded supporting cast in a show that straddles reality and absurdity to best represent what it is to be Pete Davidson.
- 4/14/2023
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Pete Davidson shows off his dance moves, including a mean tango, in the first official trailer for his new series, “Bupkis,” in which he plays a fictionalized version of himself. The Peacock series debuts on May 4.
The trailer also features the comedian jumping into a grave and taking a high-speed joy ride with Bobby Cannavale. And screaming, lots of screaming.
“You run around like a kid and you’re not a kid anymore, you’re a man,” says Joe Pesci, who plays his grandfather, while Edie Falco, who plays his mother, tells him it’s not easy being his mom. His therapist (played by Charlie Day) also tells ‘”Bupkis” Pete, “You don’t exactly lead a quiet life.”
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The trailer also features the comedian jumping into a grave and taking a high-speed joy ride with Bobby Cannavale. And screaming, lots of screaming.
“You run around like a kid and you’re not a kid anymore, you’re a man,” says Joe Pesci, who plays his grandfather, while Edie Falco, who plays his mother, tells him it’s not easy being his mom. His therapist (played by Charlie Day) also tells ‘”Bupkis” Pete, “You don’t exactly lead a quiet life.”
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- 4/14/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Who doesn’t want a look at the inner workings of Pete Davidson’s mind?
Peacock released the trailer for “Bupkis,” its new series starring Davidson and which is based on his life.
In its half-hour episodes, “Bupkis” shows Davidson’s life in a heightened, fictionalized manner. Combining grounded storytelling with unfiltered and absurd elements, the eight-episode show will depict Davidson’s unique worldview.
The trailer opens with quick clips of tabloid headlines about Davidson and with him saying, “I googled myself yesterday. People think I’m, like, a joke for some reason.”
But then fans immediately see Joe Pesci sitting across from Davidson in a diner, callously telling his on-screen grandson, “They think you’re a joke because you are a joke.”
After the brief shot of Pesci and Davidson, the trailer then features a fast-paced montage of Davidson with a slew of guest stars. Fans will have to...
Peacock released the trailer for “Bupkis,” its new series starring Davidson and which is based on his life.
In its half-hour episodes, “Bupkis” shows Davidson’s life in a heightened, fictionalized manner. Combining grounded storytelling with unfiltered and absurd elements, the eight-episode show will depict Davidson’s unique worldview.
The trailer opens with quick clips of tabloid headlines about Davidson and with him saying, “I googled myself yesterday. People think I’m, like, a joke for some reason.”
But then fans immediately see Joe Pesci sitting across from Davidson in a diner, callously telling his on-screen grandson, “They think you’re a joke because you are a joke.”
After the brief shot of Pesci and Davidson, the trailer then features a fast-paced montage of Davidson with a slew of guest stars. Fans will have to...
- 4/14/2023
- by Julia MacCary and Charna Flam
- Variety Film + TV
The “Mean Girls” musical has cast “Mad Men” star Jon Hamm as Coach Carr. The Emmy-winning actor and star of “Confess, Fletch” and “Beirut” will play the school’s gym teacher and sex-ed instructor. The film will adapt the Broadway musical, which in turn was an adaptation of the 2004 theatrical comedy “Mean Girls.”
The Paramount film, about a teen girl who moves from Africa with her anthropologist parents and finds herself unprepared for the community dynamics of an American public high school earned solid reviews and grossed $130 million worldwide on a $17 million budget in early 2004, becoming a generational touchstone on par with “Clueless” and “Heathers.” This live-action musical version will debut on Paramount+.
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Hamm joins a previously announced cast including the likes of Angourie Rice, Auli’i Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey and Reneé Rapp. Rice will be playing Cady, originally portrayed by Lindsey Lohan in the original feature,...
The Paramount film, about a teen girl who moves from Africa with her anthropologist parents and finds herself unprepared for the community dynamics of an American public high school earned solid reviews and grossed $130 million worldwide on a $17 million budget in early 2004, becoming a generational touchstone on par with “Clueless” and “Heathers.” This live-action musical version will debut on Paramount+.
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Hamm joins a previously announced cast including the likes of Angourie Rice, Auli’i Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey and Reneé Rapp. Rice will be playing Cady, originally portrayed by Lindsey Lohan in the original feature,...
- 3/24/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
On Wednesday, Jon Hamm wears pink! The Mad Men and Tag alum is joining the Mean Girls Musical adaptation for Paramount+ as Coach Carr, the gym coach and a grossly misinformed sex-ed teacher at North Shore High School. Initially played by Dwayne Hill in director Mark Waters’ spite-filled comedy, the role gives Hamm a chance to strut his comedic chops.
Paramount’s film adapts the Mean Girls Broadway musical, transforming the 2004 teen comedy into a song-and-dance jubilee of snarky drama, cafeteria whispers, and revenge schemes. Hamm stars alongside Angourie Rice, Auli’i Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey, and Reneé Rapp in the Mean Girls Musical. Rice plays Cady, originally played by Lindsay Lohan, with Rapp playing Regina, initially played by Rachel McAdams. Cravalho will play Janis, and Spivey will be Damien, originally played by Lizzy Caplan and Daniel Franzese, respectively.
Tina Fey and Tim Meadows reprise their roles as Ms. Norbury and Mr.
Paramount’s film adapts the Mean Girls Broadway musical, transforming the 2004 teen comedy into a song-and-dance jubilee of snarky drama, cafeteria whispers, and revenge schemes. Hamm stars alongside Angourie Rice, Auli’i Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey, and Reneé Rapp in the Mean Girls Musical. Rice plays Cady, originally played by Lindsay Lohan, with Rapp playing Regina, initially played by Rachel McAdams. Cravalho will play Janis, and Spivey will be Damien, originally played by Lizzy Caplan and Daniel Franzese, respectively.
Tina Fey and Tim Meadows reprise their roles as Ms. Norbury and Mr.
- 3/24/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Jon Hamm is joining the Mean Girls Musical in the role of Coach Carr, the resident gym coach and incompetent sex-ed teacher.
The feature adapts the Broadway musical, which is itself an adaptation of the 2004 teen comedy Mean Girls. Mean Girls Musical hails from Paramount, which is planning a Paramount+ debut.
Hamm joins a previously announced cast of Angourie Rice, Auli’i Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey and Reneé Rapp. Rice will be playing Cady, originally played by Lindsey Lohan, with Rapp playing Regina (played by Rachel McAdams in the film). Cravalho will play Janis and Spivey will be Damien, originally played by Lizzy Caplan and Daniel Franzese, respectively. Coach Carr was played by Dwayne Hill in the original film.
Along with original star and writer Tina Fey, Tim Meadows will also be returning to the screen, with Mean Girls newcomers Jenna Fischer, Busy Philipps, Avantika, Mahi Alam, Christopher Briney, Bebe Wood, Ashley Park...
The feature adapts the Broadway musical, which is itself an adaptation of the 2004 teen comedy Mean Girls. Mean Girls Musical hails from Paramount, which is planning a Paramount+ debut.
Hamm joins a previously announced cast of Angourie Rice, Auli’i Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey and Reneé Rapp. Rice will be playing Cady, originally played by Lindsey Lohan, with Rapp playing Regina (played by Rachel McAdams in the film). Cravalho will play Janis and Spivey will be Damien, originally played by Lizzy Caplan and Daniel Franzese, respectively. Coach Carr was played by Dwayne Hill in the original film.
Along with original star and writer Tina Fey, Tim Meadows will also be returning to the screen, with Mean Girls newcomers Jenna Fischer, Busy Philipps, Avantika, Mahi Alam, Christopher Briney, Bebe Wood, Ashley Park...
- 3/24/2023
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Paramount Pictures‘ new Mean Girls film, based on the Tony-nominated Broadway show and the classic film comedy that inspired it, has found its Kevin G. in up-and-comer Mahi Alam (American Born Chinese), with veteran comedic actor Connor Ratliff (Search Party) also coming on for a role.
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Alam’s character Kevin, portrayed in the original movie by Rajiv Surendra, is the Mathlete friend of protagonist Cady, who harbors a crush on her new friend Janis at North Shore High. Ratliff will play teacher Mr. Rapp.
The pair join an ensemble that also includes Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp,...
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Alam’s character Kevin, portrayed in the original movie by Rajiv Surendra, is the Mathlete friend of protagonist Cady, who harbors a crush on her new friend Janis at North Shore High. Ratliff will play teacher Mr. Rapp.
The pair join an ensemble that also includes Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp,...
- 3/22/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
If you were missing Pete Davidson after his departure from "Saturday Night Live" last year, and all the stories in the news about his dating life aren't enough for you, you're in luck: coming soon is his new TV series, "Bupkis." Continuing the great decades'-long tradition of stand-up comedians getting a TV series where they basically just play themselves, "Bupkis" will be all about Pete Davidson, a man who is like the real Davidson in every way, except that most of his friends and family here are played by actors, not the real people.
The show is described as "a half-hour live-action comedy," centered around a "heightened, fictionalized version of Pete Davidson's real life." According to the recent press release, "The series will combine grounded storytelling with absurd elements from the unfiltered and completely original worldview for which Pete is well known."
If this piques your interest, here's everything else...
The show is described as "a half-hour live-action comedy," centered around a "heightened, fictionalized version of Pete Davidson's real life." According to the recent press release, "The series will combine grounded storytelling with absurd elements from the unfiltered and completely original worldview for which Pete is well known."
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- 3/16/2023
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
“Bupkis,” Peacock’s new 8-episode series starring Pete Davidson, Joe Pesci and Edie Falco, will premiere May 4, the streamer announced Wednesday. As part of the reveal, Peacock also shared first-look photos from the series.
Davidson serves as writer and executive producer and stars in the fictionalized version of his life. Falco portrays his mom and Pesci will portray his grandfather. “Bupkis” will include an array of guest stars, including Charlie Day, Brad Garrett, Simon Rex, Ray Romano, Kenan Thompson and Chase Sui Wonders.
Judah Miller serves as showrunner, executive producer and writer. Lorne Michaels, Andrew Singer, Erin David also executive produced alongside co-writer Dave Sirus.
Check out the “Bupkis” first-look images below.
Joe Pesci as Joe Larocca, Edie Falco as Amy Davidson Brad Garrett as Roy Charlie Day as Glen Rossi Kenan Thompson as Referee Joe Pesci as Joe Larocca Simon Rex as Ice Pop, Pete Davidson as Pete Davidson...
Davidson serves as writer and executive producer and stars in the fictionalized version of his life. Falco portrays his mom and Pesci will portray his grandfather. “Bupkis” will include an array of guest stars, including Charlie Day, Brad Garrett, Simon Rex, Ray Romano, Kenan Thompson and Chase Sui Wonders.
Judah Miller serves as showrunner, executive producer and writer. Lorne Michaels, Andrew Singer, Erin David also executive produced alongside co-writer Dave Sirus.
Check out the “Bupkis” first-look images below.
Joe Pesci as Joe Larocca, Edie Falco as Amy Davidson Brad Garrett as Roy Charlie Day as Glen Rossi Kenan Thompson as Referee Joe Pesci as Joe Larocca Simon Rex as Ice Pop, Pete Davidson as Pete Davidson...
- 3/16/2023
- by Charna Flam and Julia MacCary
- Variety Film + TV
Pete Davidson’s new series, “Bupkis,” in which he plays a fictionalized version of himself, will premiere on May 4, Peacock announced Wednesday.
The streamer also shared first-look images of Joe Pesci as Davidson’s grandfather and Edie Falco as his mother, which you can see below.
Davidson, who wrote, executive produced and stars in the show, which combines grounded storytelling with “absurd elements from the unfiltered and completely original worldview for which Pete is well known.”
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Guest stars include Charlie Day, Brad Garrett, Simon Rex, Ray Romano, Kenan Thompson and Chase Sui Wonders.
Judah Miller is the showrunner and also writes and executive producers along with Davidson and writer Dave Sirus. Executive producers are Lorne Michaels, Andrew Singer and Erin David. The studio is Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group...
The streamer also shared first-look images of Joe Pesci as Davidson’s grandfather and Edie Falco as his mother, which you can see below.
Davidson, who wrote, executive produced and stars in the show, which combines grounded storytelling with “absurd elements from the unfiltered and completely original worldview for which Pete is well known.”
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Guest stars include Charlie Day, Brad Garrett, Simon Rex, Ray Romano, Kenan Thompson and Chase Sui Wonders.
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- 3/15/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Pete Davidson is returning to the Peacock Network — sort of. The former “Saturday Night Live” cast member is heading to Peacock for his new comedy series “Bupkis,” and the show has set its release date for May 4.
Davidson writes and stars in the series which — somewhat similar to his film “The King of Staten Island” — is based heavily on his own life, though unlike that Judd Apatow film, Davidson appears to explicitly be playing a fictionalized version of himself. Peacock describes the show as a “a heightened, fictionalized version of Pete Davidson’s real life,” one that “combines grounded storytelling with absurd elements from the unfiltered and completely original worldview for which Pete is well known.”
The series also stars Italian American acting legends Edie Falco (“The Sopranos”) and Joe Pesci (“Goodfellas”) as Davidson’s mother and grandfather, respectively. The show also features several guest stars, including Davidson’s “Bodies Bodies Bodies...
Davidson writes and stars in the series which — somewhat similar to his film “The King of Staten Island” — is based heavily on his own life, though unlike that Judd Apatow film, Davidson appears to explicitly be playing a fictionalized version of himself. Peacock describes the show as a “a heightened, fictionalized version of Pete Davidson’s real life,” one that “combines grounded storytelling with absurd elements from the unfiltered and completely original worldview for which Pete is well known.”
The series also stars Italian American acting legends Edie Falco (“The Sopranos”) and Joe Pesci (“Goodfellas”) as Davidson’s mother and grandfather, respectively. The show also features several guest stars, including Davidson’s “Bodies Bodies Bodies...
- 3/15/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Pete Davidson’s Bupkis, the comedy series inspired by his life, has a premiere date at Peacock. All eight episodes of the comedy, which the SNL alum co-wrote, executive produced and stars in, will drop on Thursday, May 4, on the streamer. Check out some first-look photos below.
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Bupkis, which Davidson co-wrote with his longtime friend and collaborator Dave Sirus as well as showrunner Judah Miller, will combine grounded storytelling with absurd elements from the unfiltered and original worldview for which Davidson is known. The show, which has been compared to Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, is expected to reflect Davidson’s real-life persona with unapologetically R-rated storytelling.
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Bupkis, which Davidson co-wrote with his longtime friend and collaborator Dave Sirus as well as showrunner Judah Miller, will combine grounded storytelling with absurd elements from the unfiltered and original worldview for which Davidson is known. The show, which has been compared to Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, is expected to reflect Davidson’s real-life persona with unapologetically R-rated storytelling.
- 3/15/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
“Mean Girls: The Musical” is adding more talent to its ensemble, with comedy stars Busy Philipps (“Girls5Eva”) and Jenna Fischer (“The Office”) tapped to play moms to the characters Regina George and Cady Heron, respectively.
“Obviously I’m not a regular mom…” Philipps teased of the announcement on Instagram Wednesday, nodding to the scene-stealing work of Amy Poehler in the original feature film.
Based on the Tony-nominated musical, which itself was adapted from the Tina Fey-penned teen comedy film from 2004 starring Lindsay Lohan and Rachel McAdams, the upcoming movie musical begins production March 6.
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“Obviously I’m not a regular mom…” Philipps teased of the announcement on Instagram Wednesday, nodding to the scene-stealing work of Amy Poehler in the original feature film.
Based on the Tony-nominated musical, which itself was adapted from the Tina Fey-penned teen comedy film from 2004 starring Lindsay Lohan and Rachel McAdams, the upcoming movie musical begins production March 6.
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- 3/1/2023
- by Benjamin Lindsay
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Busy Philipps (Girls5eva) has joined Paramount’s musical move Mean Girls, based on the Tony-nominated Broadway show of the same name and the feature comedy that inspired it.
Philipps will play Mrs. George, the mother of Plastics leader Regina (Renée Rapp) — the role originated in the first Paramount film by Amy Poehler.
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The original feature, adapted by Tina Fey from the Rosalind Wiseman book Queen Bees and Wannabes, follows high school new girl Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan) in her attempt to fit in with A-list girl clique, The Plastics. Its musical follow-up, also penned by Fey — with music by Jeff Richmond and...
Philipps will play Mrs. George, the mother of Plastics leader Regina (Renée Rapp) — the role originated in the first Paramount film by Amy Poehler.
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The original feature, adapted by Tina Fey from the Rosalind Wiseman book Queen Bees and Wannabes, follows high school new girl Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan) in her attempt to fit in with A-list girl clique, The Plastics. Its musical follow-up, also penned by Fey — with music by Jeff Richmond and...
- 3/1/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Primetime Emmy nominee Jenna Fischer is boarding the ensemble cast of Paramount Pictures’ new Mean Girls film based on the Tony-nominated Broadway musical in the role of Ms. Heron, Cady Heron’s mom.
Ana Gasteyer played Cady’s Mom in the original 2004 movie which grossed over $130M WW. The Mean Girls musical feature is currently planned for Paramount+.
Fischer joins previously announced cast includes Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Auli’i Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey, Tina Fey, Tim Meadows, Avantika, Christopher Briney, and Bebe Wood.
The film is based on the 12 Tony nominated stage musical Mean Girls written by Fey, with music by Richmond and lyrics by Nell Benjamin. Kyle Hanagami is choreographing the pic.
Lorne Michaels is producing with Fey. Erin David, Caroline Maroney, and Micah Frank are overseeing for Broadway Video, and Eric Gurian and Jeff Richmond for Little Stranger.
Arturo Perez and Samantha Jayne are directing with Fey writing the adaptation.
Ana Gasteyer played Cady’s Mom in the original 2004 movie which grossed over $130M WW. The Mean Girls musical feature is currently planned for Paramount+.
Fischer joins previously announced cast includes Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Auli’i Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey, Tina Fey, Tim Meadows, Avantika, Christopher Briney, and Bebe Wood.
The film is based on the 12 Tony nominated stage musical Mean Girls written by Fey, with music by Richmond and lyrics by Nell Benjamin. Kyle Hanagami is choreographing the pic.
Lorne Michaels is producing with Fey. Erin David, Caroline Maroney, and Micah Frank are overseeing for Broadway Video, and Eric Gurian and Jeff Richmond for Little Stranger.
Arturo Perez and Samantha Jayne are directing with Fey writing the adaptation.
- 2/28/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Avantika (Senior Year), Christopher Briney (The Summer I Turned Pretty) and Bebe Wood have landed major roles in Paramount Pictures’ film adaptation of the Tony-nominated Broadway hit, Mean Girls, which is itself based on the classic Paramount comedy of the same name.
The actors join an ensemble for the Paramount+-bound feature that also includes Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Auli’i Cravalho and Jaquel Spivey, as previously announced.
Mean Girls choreographer Kyle Hanagami
The original film adapted by Tina Fey from the Rosalind Wiseman book Queen Bees and Wannabes follows high school new girl Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan) in her attempt to fit in with A-list girl clique, The Plastics. The effort is sabotaged when she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron, the ex-boyfriend of alpha Plastic Regina George. Premiering on stage at Washington, D.C.’s National Theatre in 2017 and jumping to Broadway the following year,...
The actors join an ensemble for the Paramount+-bound feature that also includes Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Auli’i Cravalho and Jaquel Spivey, as previously announced.
Mean Girls choreographer Kyle Hanagami
The original film adapted by Tina Fey from the Rosalind Wiseman book Queen Bees and Wannabes follows high school new girl Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan) in her attempt to fit in with A-list girl clique, The Plastics. The effort is sabotaged when she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron, the ex-boyfriend of alpha Plastic Regina George. Premiering on stage at Washington, D.C.’s National Theatre in 2017 and jumping to Broadway the following year,...
- 2/8/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Auli’i Cravalho and Jaquel Spivey have joined the ensemble cast of Paramount Pictures’ new “Mean Girls” film based on the Tony-nominated Broadway musical in the roles of Cady, Regina, Janis and Damian.
Arturo Perez and Samantha Jayne are directing with Tina Fey writing the adaptation. Plot details for the adaptation, produced by Fey and Lorne Michaels, are being kept under wraps. Of course, the 2004 film, “Mean Girls,” focused on the story of Cady Heron, who moves to suburban Illinois after being homeschooled in Africa, and wants to be popular. She takes on The Plastics and becomes frenemies with Regina George. But soon, she learns the hard way that you just shouldn’t mess with the Queen Bee.
Paramount Pictures is adapting the new film for Paramount+.
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Arturo Perez and Samantha Jayne are directing with Tina Fey writing the adaptation. Plot details for the adaptation, produced by Fey and Lorne Michaels, are being kept under wraps. Of course, the 2004 film, “Mean Girls,” focused on the story of Cady Heron, who moves to suburban Illinois after being homeschooled in Africa, and wants to be popular. She takes on The Plastics and becomes frenemies with Regina George. But soon, she learns the hard way that you just shouldn’t mess with the Queen Bee.
Paramount Pictures is adapting the new film for Paramount+.
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- 12/9/2022
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Paramount’s upcoming “Mean Girls” movie musical has set its main cast — and it’s so fetch.
Reneé Rapp, Angourie Rice, Jaquel Spivey and Auli’i Cravalho will star in the film, based on the Tony-nominated Broadway musical adapted from the iconic 2004 movie. Rapp, who played Regina George in the Broadway musical, will reprise her role in the film. Rice, Spivey and Cravalho will play Cady, Damian and and Janis, respectively.
Original film and stage musical writer Tina Fey is penning the movie, with Arturo Perez and and Samantha Jayne directing. The music is by Jeff Richmond with lyrics from Nell Benjamin.
Lorne Michaels is producing with Fey. Erin David, Caroline Maroney, and Micah Frank are overseeing for Broadway Video, and Eric Gurian and Richmond for Little Stranger. Paramount Pictures is adapting the film for Paramount+.
Rapp can currently be seen starring in Season 2 of HBO Max’s “Sex Lives of College Girls.
Reneé Rapp, Angourie Rice, Jaquel Spivey and Auli’i Cravalho will star in the film, based on the Tony-nominated Broadway musical adapted from the iconic 2004 movie. Rapp, who played Regina George in the Broadway musical, will reprise her role in the film. Rice, Spivey and Cravalho will play Cady, Damian and and Janis, respectively.
Original film and stage musical writer Tina Fey is penning the movie, with Arturo Perez and and Samantha Jayne directing. The music is by Jeff Richmond with lyrics from Nell Benjamin.
Lorne Michaels is producing with Fey. Erin David, Caroline Maroney, and Micah Frank are overseeing for Broadway Video, and Eric Gurian and Richmond for Little Stranger. Paramount Pictures is adapting the film for Paramount+.
Rapp can currently be seen starring in Season 2 of HBO Max’s “Sex Lives of College Girls.
- 12/9/2022
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Auli’i Cravalho, and Jaquel Spivey join the ensemble cast of Paramount Pictures’ new Mean Girls film based on the Tony-nominated Broadway musical in the roles of Cady, Regina, Janis and Damian, respectively.
Lorne Michaels is producing with Tina Fey. Erin David, Caroline Maroney, and Micah Frank are overseeing for Broadway Video, and Eric Gurian and Jeff Richmond for Little Stranger. Arturo Perez and Samantha Jayne are directing with Fey writing the adaptation.
The film is based on the stage musical Mean Girls written by Fey, with music by Richmond and lyrics by Nell Benjamin. Paramount Pictures is adapting the new film for Paramount+.
Most recently, Rice starred in Paramount+ and Awesomeness films’ dark comedy Honor Society in which Rice played the titular role of Honor. The feature quickly rose to #1 on the streamer following its release. Rice also appeared alongside Rebel Wilson in the Netflix comedy Senior Year.
Lorne Michaels is producing with Tina Fey. Erin David, Caroline Maroney, and Micah Frank are overseeing for Broadway Video, and Eric Gurian and Jeff Richmond for Little Stranger. Arturo Perez and Samantha Jayne are directing with Fey writing the adaptation.
The film is based on the stage musical Mean Girls written by Fey, with music by Richmond and lyrics by Nell Benjamin. Paramount Pictures is adapting the new film for Paramount+.
Most recently, Rice starred in Paramount+ and Awesomeness films’ dark comedy Honor Society in which Rice played the titular role of Honor. The feature quickly rose to #1 on the streamer following its release. Rice also appeared alongside Rebel Wilson in the Netflix comedy Senior Year.
- 12/9/2022
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Pete Davidson’s comedy series “Bupkis” at Peacock has added six guest stars to its cast.
Charlie Day (“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”), “Everybody Loves Raymond” alums Brad Garrett and Ray Romano, Simon Rex (“Red Rocket”), Emmy Award-winner Kenan Thompson (“Saturday Night Live”), and Chase Sui Wonders have been cast as guest stars in the new series.
They’ll be joining previously announced cast members Davidson as well as Edie Falco, who will play Davidson’s mom and Joe Pesci, who will play Davidson’s grandfather.
The casting serves as a reunion for Romano in multiple directions. The actor, who recently made his feature directorial debut with his latest film “Somewhere in Queens,” also starred in Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman” alongside Pesci.
Garrett worked with Romano on the Emmy Award-winning comedy “Everybody Loves Raymond” until 2005. His other credits include “High Desert,” “Penny Dreadful: City of Angels,” and “Single Parents.
Charlie Day (“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”), “Everybody Loves Raymond” alums Brad Garrett and Ray Romano, Simon Rex (“Red Rocket”), Emmy Award-winner Kenan Thompson (“Saturday Night Live”), and Chase Sui Wonders have been cast as guest stars in the new series.
They’ll be joining previously announced cast members Davidson as well as Edie Falco, who will play Davidson’s mom and Joe Pesci, who will play Davidson’s grandfather.
The casting serves as a reunion for Romano in multiple directions. The actor, who recently made his feature directorial debut with his latest film “Somewhere in Queens,” also starred in Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman” alongside Pesci.
Garrett worked with Romano on the Emmy Award-winning comedy “Everybody Loves Raymond” until 2005. His other credits include “High Desert,” “Penny Dreadful: City of Angels,” and “Single Parents.
- 10/19/2022
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Peacock’s Pete Davidson comedy series Bupkis has added six guest stars for its premiere season: Charlie Day (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Ray Romano (Get Shorty), Kenan Thompson (Saturday Night Live), Brad Garrett (Everybody Loves Raymond), Chase Sui Wonders (Bodies, Bodies, Bodies) and Simon Rex (Red Rocket). Their roles have not been disclosed.
They join previously announced stars Davidson, playing a fictionalized version of himself; Edie Falco, who plays Davidson’s mom; and Joe Pesci, who plays his grandfather. Deadline first broke the news about the comedy in March and a straight-to-series order followed a month later.
Bupkis, which Davidson co-wrote with his longtime friend and collaborator Dave Sirus as well as showrunner Judah Miller, will combine grounded storytelling with absurd elements from the unfiltered and original worldview for which Davidson is known. The show, which has been compared to Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, is expected to...
They join previously announced stars Davidson, playing a fictionalized version of himself; Edie Falco, who plays Davidson’s mom; and Joe Pesci, who plays his grandfather. Deadline first broke the news about the comedy in March and a straight-to-series order followed a month later.
Bupkis, which Davidson co-wrote with his longtime friend and collaborator Dave Sirus as well as showrunner Judah Miller, will combine grounded storytelling with absurd elements from the unfiltered and original worldview for which Davidson is known. The show, which has been compared to Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, is expected to...
- 10/19/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
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Pete Davidson’s Peacock comedy Bupkis is bringing in several big names as guest stars.
Charlie Day, Brad Garrett, Davidson’s former Saturday Night Live co-star Kenan Thompson, Simon Rex, Chase Sui Wonders and Ray Romano will make appearances on the series. In addition to Davidson, who also writes and executive produces, the regular cast will feature Edie Falco as Pete’s mom and Joe Pesci as his grandfather.
Bupkis will present a fictionalized, heightened version of Davidson’s life. The comedy, which Peacock ordered straight to series in April, will combine grounded storytelling and absurd elements filtered through Davidson’s unique worldview. Details on the roles the six guest stars will play are being kept under wraps for the moment.
The series comes from Universal Television and SNL creator Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video. Judah Miller serves as showrunner and writes and executive...
Pete Davidson’s Peacock comedy Bupkis is bringing in several big names as guest stars.
Charlie Day, Brad Garrett, Davidson’s former Saturday Night Live co-star Kenan Thompson, Simon Rex, Chase Sui Wonders and Ray Romano will make appearances on the series. In addition to Davidson, who also writes and executive produces, the regular cast will feature Edie Falco as Pete’s mom and Joe Pesci as his grandfather.
Bupkis will present a fictionalized, heightened version of Davidson’s life. The comedy, which Peacock ordered straight to series in April, will combine grounded storytelling and absurd elements filtered through Davidson’s unique worldview. Details on the roles the six guest stars will play are being kept under wraps for the moment.
The series comes from Universal Television and SNL creator Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video. Judah Miller serves as showrunner and writes and executive...
- 10/19/2022
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Living legend and Italian icon Joe Pesci has retired and un-retired numerous times, with his most recent venture back in the limelight positioning him as the grandfather of Pete Davidson in the new Lorne Michaels produced series, "Bupkis." The Academy Award-winning actor also joins Emmy Award-winner Edie Falco, who has been cast as Davidson's mom. I can already hear the sound of a family screaming across the house as a form of conversation rather than walking to the next room and speaking at a normal volume. Reminds me of home. "Bupkis" is a half-hour comedy series loosely based on Pete Davidson's life, with the comedian playing a heightened and fictionalized version of himself.
Davison is writing, starring, and executive producing the series, with Michaels executive producing for Broadway Video. Judah Miller serves as the showrunner and will be writing with Dave Sirus, who is also executive producing alongside Andrew Singer and Erin David.
Davison is writing, starring, and executive producing the series, with Michaels executive producing for Broadway Video. Judah Miller serves as the showrunner and will be writing with Dave Sirus, who is also executive producing alongside Andrew Singer and Erin David.
- 10/14/2022
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Art continues to imitate life for Pete Davidson. The comedian and former "Saturday Night Live" cast member will soon star in a comedy series inspired by his life. On Oct. 14, Peacock confirmed to Popsugar that production is officially underway for "Bupkis," a half-hour comedy that will be a combination of storytelling with "absurd elements from the unfiltered and completely original worldview for which Pete is well known."
Peacock also shared a first-look photo of the series featuring Davidson and Academy Award-winner Joe Pesci, who will play Davidson's grandfather. Emmy Award-winner Edie Falco is set to star as Davidson's mom. This will be the second semi-autobiographical project for Davidson, who previously cowrote and starred in 2020's "The King of Staten Island," loosely informed by his family dynamic and mental health struggles.
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Davidson's professional and personal lives will provide plenty of material,...
Peacock also shared a first-look photo of the series featuring Davidson and Academy Award-winner Joe Pesci, who will play Davidson's grandfather. Emmy Award-winner Edie Falco is set to star as Davidson's mom. This will be the second semi-autobiographical project for Davidson, who previously cowrote and starred in 2020's "The King of Staten Island," loosely informed by his family dynamic and mental health struggles.
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- 10/14/2022
- by Kelsey Garcia
- Popsugar.com
Pete Davidson may be gone from NBC's Saturday Night Live, but the comedian and actor will return to the NBC family with a Peacock comedy.
Production is underway for the new comedy series, Bupkis (first photo below), which is written, starring, and executive produced by Davidson.
The series also stars Emmy Award-winner Edie Falco, who will play Davidson’s mom and Academy Award-winner Joe Pesci, who will play Davidson’s grandfather.
Bupkis, a half-hour live-action comedy, is a heightened, fictionalized version of Pete Davidson’s real life.
The series will combine grounded storytelling with absurd elements from the unfiltered and completely original worldview for which Pete is well known.
Lorne Michaels will executive produce for Broadway Video, Judah Miller (Showrunner) and Dave Sirus are writing and executive producing alongside executive producers Andrew Singer and Erin David.
Jason Orley will direct and co-executive produce. Series comes from Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group,...
Production is underway for the new comedy series, Bupkis (first photo below), which is written, starring, and executive produced by Davidson.
The series also stars Emmy Award-winner Edie Falco, who will play Davidson’s mom and Academy Award-winner Joe Pesci, who will play Davidson’s grandfather.
Bupkis, a half-hour live-action comedy, is a heightened, fictionalized version of Pete Davidson’s real life.
The series will combine grounded storytelling with absurd elements from the unfiltered and completely original worldview for which Pete is well known.
Lorne Michaels will executive produce for Broadway Video, Judah Miller (Showrunner) and Dave Sirus are writing and executive producing alongside executive producers Andrew Singer and Erin David.
Jason Orley will direct and co-executive produce. Series comes from Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group,...
- 10/14/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Pete Davidson is keeping it all in the family with his new sitcom, “Bupkis.”
The “Saturday Night Live” alum writes, stars, and executive produces the upcoming Peacock series, which is now in production. Academy Award winner Joe Pesci plays Davidson’s grandfather, with Emmy winner Edie Falco starring as Davidson’s mom. Both Pesci and Falco are best known for their turns in mafia-themed works, with Pesci frequently collaborating with Martin Scorsese for “Goodfellas,” “Casino,” and 2019’s “The Irishman.” Falco iconically portrayed fictional mob wife Carmela Soprano in HBO’s “The Sopranos.”
“Bupkis” is a half-hour comedy series executive produced by “SNL” titan Lorne Michaels for Broadway Video. Judah Miller serves as showrunner, writer, and executive producer, along with Dave Sirus, Andrew Singer, and Erin David.
Davidson’s “Big Time Adolescence” director and collaborator Jason Orley is the co-executive producer and helms the series, which comes from Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group,...
The “Saturday Night Live” alum writes, stars, and executive produces the upcoming Peacock series, which is now in production. Academy Award winner Joe Pesci plays Davidson’s grandfather, with Emmy winner Edie Falco starring as Davidson’s mom. Both Pesci and Falco are best known for their turns in mafia-themed works, with Pesci frequently collaborating with Martin Scorsese for “Goodfellas,” “Casino,” and 2019’s “The Irishman.” Falco iconically portrayed fictional mob wife Carmela Soprano in HBO’s “The Sopranos.”
“Bupkis” is a half-hour comedy series executive produced by “SNL” titan Lorne Michaels for Broadway Video. Judah Miller serves as showrunner, writer, and executive producer, along with Dave Sirus, Andrew Singer, and Erin David.
Davidson’s “Big Time Adolescence” director and collaborator Jason Orley is the co-executive producer and helms the series, which comes from Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group,...
- 10/14/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Your eyes do not deceive you. Joe Pesci is making a rare acting return, opposite Pete Davidson no less. Our first look at “Bupkis” has arrived.
The Oscar-winning Pesci plays Davidson’s grandfather in the upcoming Peacock comedy series, which chronicles a heightened, fictionalized version of Pete Davidson’s real life. Combining grounded storytelling with “absurd elements from the unfiltered and completely original worldview for which Pete is well known,” the series is written by, starring and executive produced by the “SNL” alum.
Pesci was last seen onscreen in 2019’s “The Irishman,” for which director Martin Scorsese worked hard to pull the “Goodfellas” actor out of retirement. Before that film, Pesci had not been seen onscreen since 2010’s “Love Ranch,” which was preceded by 2006’s “The Good Shepherd.”
Production is underway on “Bupkis,” which also stars Edie Falco as Davidson’s mom.
Davidson previously mined his personal life for the...
The Oscar-winning Pesci plays Davidson’s grandfather in the upcoming Peacock comedy series, which chronicles a heightened, fictionalized version of Pete Davidson’s real life. Combining grounded storytelling with “absurd elements from the unfiltered and completely original worldview for which Pete is well known,” the series is written by, starring and executive produced by the “SNL” alum.
Pesci was last seen onscreen in 2019’s “The Irishman,” for which director Martin Scorsese worked hard to pull the “Goodfellas” actor out of retirement. Before that film, Pesci had not been seen onscreen since 2010’s “Love Ranch,” which was preceded by 2006’s “The Good Shepherd.”
Production is underway on “Bupkis,” which also stars Edie Falco as Davidson’s mom.
Davidson previously mined his personal life for the...
- 10/14/2022
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
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