Overcompensating (TV series)
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| Genre | Comedy drama |
| Created by | Benito Skinner |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Network | Amazon Prime Video |
Overcompensating is an upcoming American comedy drama television series created by Benito Skinner for Amazon Prime Video. Skinner stars as Benny, a closeted former football player, who becomes friends with a high school outsider to fit in.
Premise
[edit]A closeted high school former football player becomes friends with an outsider to fit in.
Cast and characters
[edit]- Benito Skinner as Benny
- Wally Baram as Carmen
- Mary Beth Marone as Grace
- Adam DiMarco as Peter
- Rish Shah as Miles
- Holmes as Hailee
- Corteon Moore as Gabe
- Owen Thiele as George
- Nell Verlaque as Emily
- Connie Britton as Kathryn
- Kyle MacLachlan as John
- Kaia Gerber as Esther
- Julia Shiplett as Mimi
- Tommy Do as Kevin
- Alexandra Beaton as Bridget
- Claire Qute as Sloan
- Elias Azimi as Chris
- Maddie Phillips as Gigi
- Charli XCX
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]In November 2022, it was announced Amazon Prime Video had put the project in development, with Benito Skinner writing and executive producing alongside Jonah Hill under his Strong Baby banner, and A24 producing.[1] In February 2024, the series was greenlit.[2]
Casting
[edit]Upon the initial announcement, Skinner was set to star.[1] In July 2024, Wally Baram, Mary Beth Marone, Adam DiMarco and Rish Shah joined the cast in series regular capacity, while Holmes, Corteon Moore, Owen Thiele, and Nell Verlaque were set to recur.[3] In September 2024, Connie Britton, Kyle MacLachlan, Kaia Gerber, Julia Shiplett, Tommy Do, Alexandra Beaton, Claire Qute, Elias Azimi and Maddie Phillips joined the cast in undisclosed capacity.[4] In October 2024, Charli XCX joined the cast in guest capacity.[5]
Filming
[edit]Principal photography concluded on the series by October 2024.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Petski, Denise (November 8, 2022). "'Overcompensating' Comedy From Benito Skinner, Charli XCX & Jonah Hill's Strong Baby In Works At Amazon". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (February 27, 2024). "Amazon Orders Benito Skinner Comedy 'Overcompensating' to Series". Variety. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt; Andreeva, Nellie (July 11, 2024). "Wally Baram, Mary Beth Barone, Adam DiMarco & Rish Shah Join Prime Video's 'Overcompensating' As Series Regulars; Four Others Aboard As Recurring". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (September 23, 2024). "Connie Britton, Kyle MacLachlan & Kaia Gerber Among 9 Cast In Prime Video's 'Overcompensating'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ Hailu, Selome (October 2, 2024). "Charli XCX Joins Benito Skinner's Amazon Comedy Series 'Overcompensating' as Guest Star". Variety. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ Skinner, Benito (October 2, 2024). "WRAPPED on season 1 of Overcompensating!!!". Instagram. Retrieved October 2, 2024.