Peacock is staying in enterprise with Pete Davidson.
The streaming service picked up a second season of its hit authentic comedy collection Bupkis on Friday morning.
“Pete Davidson is a once-in-a-generation expertise, and what he created with the primary season of Bupkis completely blew us away,” stated Susan Rovner, Chairman, Entertainment Content NBCUniversal Television and Streaming.
“Pete has the uncommon potential to make you chuckle out loud together with his unfiltered model of comedy, after which tear up together with his uncooked and trustworthy vulnerability.”
“We couldn’t be extra proud to proceed on this journey with Pete, Lorne Michaels, Broadway Video, and our companions at Universal Television for a second season as we proceed to bolster Peacock’s comedy slate.”
Bupkis launched on Peacock with its total first season in May and instantly struck a chord with viewers and critics alike.
Written, government produced by, and starring Pete Davidson, Bupkis is government produced by Lorne Michaels for Broadway Video and is written and government produced by Judah Miller and Dave Sirus alongside government producers Andrew Singer and Erin David.
Jason Orley directed and co-executive produced.
“Pete, Lorne and all the Bupkis workforce took audiences on a wild and emotionally charming journey in season one; from household weddings to drug-fueled street journeys to lonely holidays on set, these genuine, outrageous, and emotionally candid escapades gave viewers the great, the unhealthy, and the true that comes with stardom,” stated Erin Underhill, President, Universal Television.
“We are grateful to Peacock for his or her assist, and might’t wait to as soon as once more climb contained in the inventive thoughts of Pete Davidson for season two.”
Bupkis Season 1 delivered a heartfelt efficiency from Davidson, whereas additionally leaning into very totally different genres for the actor.
As a consequence, we’re certain Bupkis Season 2 will introduce extra genres that can change issues up.
The collection is a part of an thrilling slate on the streaming service, which additionally contains Poker Face, Mrs. Davis, The Traitors, and Based on a True Story.
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Paul Dailly is the Associate Editor for TV Fanatic. Follow him on Twitter.
