Max has opted not to proceed with a third season of Issa Rae’s comedy series Rap Sh!t. The decision comes a month after the show’s Season 2 finale dropped on the streamer.
The second season of Rap Sh!t, originally scheduled for an August 10 debut, was pushed to November because of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes with the hope of giving it a better shot by having the creative team and cast promote it.
Max, along with other streamers, has been trimming its lineup of originals. Rap Sh!t‘s cancellation leaves five returning comedy series on the platform: Hacks, And Just Like That…, The Sex Lives of College Girls, Peacemaker and the recently renewed Bookie.
Related: ‘Schmigadoon!’ Canceled After 2 Seasons At Apple TV+
“We are extremely grateful to Issa Rae for creating Rap Sh!t, a one-of-a-kind comedy with compelling social commentary that reached viewers in a way only Issa’s talents can accomplish,...
The second season of Rap Sh!t, originally scheduled for an August 10 debut, was pushed to November because of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes with the hope of giving it a better shot by having the creative team and cast promote it.
Max, along with other streamers, has been trimming its lineup of originals. Rap Sh!t‘s cancellation leaves five returning comedy series on the platform: Hacks, And Just Like That…, The Sex Lives of College Girls, Peacemaker and the recently renewed Bookie.
Related: ‘Schmigadoon!’ Canceled After 2 Seasons At Apple TV+
“We are extremely grateful to Issa Rae for creating Rap Sh!t, a one-of-a-kind comedy with compelling social commentary that reached viewers in a way only Issa’s talents can accomplish,...
- 1/18/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The second season of the Max comedy series “Rap Sh!t” will be its last.
Created by Issa Rae, who also executive produced alongside showrunner Syreeta Singleton, “Rap Sh!t” charted the ascent of Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), estranged high school friends from Miami who reunite to form a rap duo and try to make it big in the music business. The dramedy also starred Jonica Booth (Chastity), Rj Cyler (Lamont) and Daniel Augustin (Maurice).
“I’m so proud of and grateful for Syreeta, our cast, writers and crew that made this show possible,” Rae tells Variety in a statement. “Thanks to Sarah Aubrey and Suzanna Makkos for championing the show, and much love to the fans that tuned in weekly to root for our girls.”
Adds Singleton: “I love this show and I am so proud of the work we’ve done. We created something fun, raw, and original...
Created by Issa Rae, who also executive produced alongside showrunner Syreeta Singleton, “Rap Sh!t” charted the ascent of Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), estranged high school friends from Miami who reunite to form a rap duo and try to make it big in the music business. The dramedy also starred Jonica Booth (Chastity), Rj Cyler (Lamont) and Daniel Augustin (Maurice).
“I’m so proud of and grateful for Syreeta, our cast, writers and crew that made this show possible,” Rae tells Variety in a statement. “Thanks to Sarah Aubrey and Suzanna Makkos for championing the show, and much love to the fans that tuned in weekly to root for our girls.”
Adds Singleton: “I love this show and I am so proud of the work we’ve done. We created something fun, raw, and original...
- 1/18/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Sierra Teller Ornelas and Jana Schmieding are developing the new CBS half-hour, multi-cam comedy series Bonnie from Universal Television. The project falls under Ornelas’ overall deal at Utv.
Bonnie is a family comedy about a former backup singer who left the grind of touring fifteen years ago to live on the rez, help raise her brother’s kids and live her dream of being “Cool Auntie.”
Ornelas and Schmieding will write and executive produce the project with the latter also set to star. In addition to the pair, Morgan Sackett, Jonathan Berry and Katie Newman also exec produce.
Recently, Ornelas was showrunner of the Peacock comedy Rutherford Falls, which she co-created with Mike Schur and Ed Helms. It was there she met Schmieding, who served as both a star and writer on the show. Previously, Ornelas was a co-executive producer on Loot...
Bonnie is a family comedy about a former backup singer who left the grind of touring fifteen years ago to live on the rez, help raise her brother’s kids and live her dream of being “Cool Auntie.”
Ornelas and Schmieding will write and executive produce the project with the latter also set to star. In addition to the pair, Morgan Sackett, Jonathan Berry and Katie Newman also exec produce.
Recently, Ornelas was showrunner of the Peacock comedy Rutherford Falls, which she co-created with Mike Schur and Ed Helms. It was there she met Schmieding, who served as both a star and writer on the show. Previously, Ornelas was a co-executive producer on Loot...
- 1/11/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday.
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Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
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2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Scripted Variety Series Saturday Night Live — “Jenna Ortega, The 1975” Episode 1841 — Pictured: (l-r) Ego Nwodim as Ms. Shaw, Andrew Dismukes as , Chloe Fineman as , host Jenna Ortega as Claire, and James Austin Johnson as during the “Exorcism” sketch on Saturday, March 11, 2023 — (Photo by: Will Heath/NBC)
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- 8/24/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
One week before the originally scheduled Aug. 10 return of “Rap Sh!t,” Max has delayed the comedy series’ second season to Nov. 9. Season 2 will debut with two episodes followed by weekly drops until the Dec. 21 finale.
The move comes as a result of the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. As the labor unions representing writers and actors continue to protest for a new deal with the major studios, actors are completely barred from promoting projects from struck companies, while writers carry out limited press opportunities. The new November premiere date of “Rap Sh!t” signals a hope on the studio’s part, in this case Warner Bros. Discovery, that labor conflicts will be resolved by then and that talent will be able help generate buzz.
“Rap Sh!t” isn’t the first summer series to delay its debut; last week, FX announced that “A Murder at the End of the World” starring Emma Corrin,...
The move comes as a result of the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. As the labor unions representing writers and actors continue to protest for a new deal with the major studios, actors are completely barred from promoting projects from struck companies, while writers carry out limited press opportunities. The new November premiere date of “Rap Sh!t” signals a hope on the studio’s part, in this case Warner Bros. Discovery, that labor conflicts will be resolved by then and that talent will be able help generate buzz.
“Rap Sh!t” isn’t the first summer series to delay its debut; last week, FX announced that “A Murder at the End of the World” starring Emma Corrin,...
- 8/3/2023
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Max is pushing back the second season of its comedy Rap Sh!t by three months in the latest strike-related scheduling move.
The series, which stars Aida Osman and KaMillion as estranged high school friends who form a rap duo, had been slated to premiere on Aug. 10. Max has moved the date back to Nov. 9.
The change serves two purposes for the Warner Bros. Discovery streamer: It will give Max new programming in the fall, which could become increasingly sparse if strikes by Hollywood writers and actors continue into the autumn. And should the unions and the media companies they’re striking against work out deals before then, the show’s stars and producers would be able to promote the new season.
The move of Rap Sh!t is one of a number of changes networks and streamers have made to their schedules in recent weeks. CBS tore up most of its fall slate in July,...
The series, which stars Aida Osman and KaMillion as estranged high school friends who form a rap duo, had been slated to premiere on Aug. 10. Max has moved the date back to Nov. 9.
The change serves two purposes for the Warner Bros. Discovery streamer: It will give Max new programming in the fall, which could become increasingly sparse if strikes by Hollywood writers and actors continue into the autumn. And should the unions and the media companies they’re striking against work out deals before then, the show’s stars and producers would be able to promote the new season.
The move of Rap Sh!t is one of a number of changes networks and streamers have made to their schedules in recent weeks. CBS tore up most of its fall slate in July,...
- 8/3/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Rap Sh!t fans will have to wait a bit longer for the Season 2 premiere of Issa Rae’s hit comedy series. Max has pushed the debut to Thursday, November 9 from its originally scheduled August 10 date. Hopes are that both actors and writers strikes will be settled by then and actors and creators will be able to celebrate the new season, we hear.
Season two will debut with two episodes, followed by one episode weekly leading up to the season finale on December 21.
Rap Sh!t follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), who reunite to form a rap group. In their rise to fame, Shawna and Mia find themselves at a pivotal moment in their rap career as they are forced to decide if they will stay true to themselves or conform to the demands of the music industry.
Cast also includes Jonica Booth as Chastity,...
Season two will debut with two episodes, followed by one episode weekly leading up to the season finale on December 21.
Rap Sh!t follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), who reunite to form a rap group. In their rise to fame, Shawna and Mia find themselves at a pivotal moment in their rap career as they are forced to decide if they will stay true to themselves or conform to the demands of the music industry.
Cast also includes Jonica Booth as Chastity,...
- 8/3/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Max has set Thursday, August 10 for the Season 2 premiere of Issa Rae’s comedy series Rap Sh!t. The eight-episode second season will debut with two episodes on August 10, followed by one episode weekly, leading up to the season finale on Thursday, September 21.
Max also released a teaser trailer of the upcoming season. You can watch it above.
Rap Sh!t follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), who reunite to form a rap group. In their rise to fame, Shawna and Mia find themselves at a pivotal moment in their rap career as they are forced to decide if they will stay true to themselves or conform to the demands of the music industry.
Cast also includes Jonica Booth as Chastity, Rj Cyler as Lamont, and Daniel Augustin as Maurice.
Rap Sh!t is created and executive produced by Rae for Hoorae. Syreeta Singleton...
Max also released a teaser trailer of the upcoming season. You can watch it above.
Rap Sh!t follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), who reunite to form a rap group. In their rise to fame, Shawna and Mia find themselves at a pivotal moment in their rap career as they are forced to decide if they will stay true to themselves or conform to the demands of the music industry.
Cast also includes Jonica Booth as Chastity, Rj Cyler as Lamont, and Daniel Augustin as Maurice.
Rap Sh!t is created and executive produced by Rae for Hoorae. Syreeta Singleton...
- 7/10/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Jacob Romero (Greenleaf) and Kyle Bary (Ginny & Georgia) have joined the Season 2 cast of Issa Rae’s Max series Rap Sh!t in key recurring roles.
Rap Sh!t follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), who reunite to form a rap group. In their rise to fame, Shawna and Mia find themselves at a pivotal moment in their rap career as they are forced to decide if they will stay true to themselves or conform to the demands of the music industry.
Romero will play Lord Ak, a notable musician/rapper from Los Angeles who is headlining a U.S. tour.
Bary will portray Courtney Taylor, an up-and-coming rapper who opens for his friend, Lord Ak.
Rap Sh!t is created and executive produced by Rae for Hoorae. Syreeta Singleton serves as showrunner and executive produces alongside Dave Becky and Jonathan Berry...
Rap Sh!t follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), who reunite to form a rap group. In their rise to fame, Shawna and Mia find themselves at a pivotal moment in their rap career as they are forced to decide if they will stay true to themselves or conform to the demands of the music industry.
Romero will play Lord Ak, a notable musician/rapper from Los Angeles who is headlining a U.S. tour.
Bary will portray Courtney Taylor, an up-and-coming rapper who opens for his friend, Lord Ak.
Rap Sh!t is created and executive produced by Rae for Hoorae. Syreeta Singleton serves as showrunner and executive produces alongside Dave Becky and Jonathan Berry...
- 7/7/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 4 was its last at HBO. The three-time Emmy-winning sketch comedy series returned for Season 4 on April 14, and, like the seasons prior, ran for six episodes. Robin Thede created and starred in the series that featured a stellar cast including Ashley Nicole Black, Gabrielle Dennis, Skye Townsend, Quinta Brunson, and more. HBO praised Thede and the creative team in a statement to Variety confirming the show’s end on July 6. “For four exceptional seasons of A Black Lady Sketch Show we’ve been thrilled to partner with her on this groundbreaking, hilarious series,” the statement reads. “Robin, alongside Hoorae, Jax Media, and the incredible cast and crew, leave an indelible legacy not only in sketch, but in television comedy, and we look forward to continued creative collaboration under her deal with us.” Thede executive produced the series with Issa Rae for Hoorae, along with Dave Becky,...
- 7/6/2023
- TV Insider
There will be no fifth season for A Black Lady Sketch Show, Deadline has confirmed. HBO’s Emmy-winning comedy series has ended with its fourth season, which wrapped in May.
Created, written, executive produced, and starring Robin Thede, A Black Lady Sketch Show, per the logline, featured a core cast of Black women living funny, relatable experiences in a magical reality that subverts traditional expectations. Gabrielle Dennis, Ashley Nicole Black and Skye Townsend also starred.
In a statement, HBO described Thede as “a visionary comedic talent,” adding “for four exceptional seasons of A Black Lady Sketch Show we’ve been thrilled to partner with her on this groundbreaking, hilarious series. Robin, alongside Hoorae, Jax Media, and the incredible cast and crew, leave an indelible legacy not only in sketch, but in television comedy, and we look forward to continued creative collaboration under her deal with us.”
Thede executive produced with Issa Rae for Hoorae,...
Created, written, executive produced, and starring Robin Thede, A Black Lady Sketch Show, per the logline, featured a core cast of Black women living funny, relatable experiences in a magical reality that subverts traditional expectations. Gabrielle Dennis, Ashley Nicole Black and Skye Townsend also starred.
In a statement, HBO described Thede as “a visionary comedic talent,” adding “for four exceptional seasons of A Black Lady Sketch Show we’ve been thrilled to partner with her on this groundbreaking, hilarious series. Robin, alongside Hoorae, Jax Media, and the incredible cast and crew, leave an indelible legacy not only in sketch, but in television comedy, and we look forward to continued creative collaboration under her deal with us.”
Thede executive produced with Issa Rae for Hoorae,...
- 7/6/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The fourth season of the Emmy-winning comedy series “A Black Lady Sketch Show” will be its last, Variety has learned exclusively.
In a statement confirming the decision to end the show, HBO praised series creator and star Robin Thede as a “visionary comedic talent” and saluted the show’s historic achievements.
“For four exceptional seasons of ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’ we’ve been thrilled to partner with her on this groundbreaking, hilarious series,” representatives for the network said of Thede. “Robin, alongside Hoorae, Jax Media, and the incredible cast and crew, leave an indelible legacy not only in sketch, but in television comedy, and we look forward to continued creative collaboration under her deal with us.”
Created by Thede, who also served as showrunner, executive producer and writer, “A Black Lady Sketch Show” framed the world in a Black woman’s point of view with sketches that subverted traditional...
In a statement confirming the decision to end the show, HBO praised series creator and star Robin Thede as a “visionary comedic talent” and saluted the show’s historic achievements.
“For four exceptional seasons of ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’ we’ve been thrilled to partner with her on this groundbreaking, hilarious series,” representatives for the network said of Thede. “Robin, alongside Hoorae, Jax Media, and the incredible cast and crew, leave an indelible legacy not only in sketch, but in television comedy, and we look forward to continued creative collaboration under her deal with us.”
Created by Thede, who also served as showrunner, executive producer and writer, “A Black Lady Sketch Show” framed the world in a Black woman’s point of view with sketches that subverted traditional...
- 7/6/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Robin Thede ain’t here for any more Emmy snubs for the hilarious Black women from “A Black Lady Sketch Show.”
“We’re showing you the characters behind the characters,” she recently told Variety at a Q&a panel. “I love it. You see the full range of actors on the show. But I want to note that none of the show’s actors have ever been nominated for an Emmy, and they deserve it.”
Four seasons into the groundbreaking HBO series, the creative minds and strategists hope to change that.
Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Emmy predictions.
HBO confirms exclusively to Variety that the network will be submitting the six-episode Season 4 for 30 Emmy categories, notably outstanding scripted variety series and three main acting categories: Thede for lead comedy actress and Gabrielle Dennis and Skye Townsend for supporting comedy actress.
Acting nominees for various sketch comedies have...
“We’re showing you the characters behind the characters,” she recently told Variety at a Q&a panel. “I love it. You see the full range of actors on the show. But I want to note that none of the show’s actors have ever been nominated for an Emmy, and they deserve it.”
Four seasons into the groundbreaking HBO series, the creative minds and strategists hope to change that.
Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Emmy predictions.
HBO confirms exclusively to Variety that the network will be submitting the six-episode Season 4 for 30 Emmy categories, notably outstanding scripted variety series and three main acting categories: Thede for lead comedy actress and Gabrielle Dennis and Skye Townsend for supporting comedy actress.
Acting nominees for various sketch comedies have...
- 4/19/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Next month, “South Park” returns to its broadcasting home and long-running time slot, airing on Comedy Central on Wednesday nights. The animated series’ 26th season is set to premiere Feb. 8 at 10 p.m.
“South Park” fans won’t have to worry about the fate of Stan, Eric, Kyle and Kenny until 2028 as co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone signed an expansive deal with MTV Entertainment Studios, taking the series through an unprecedented 30th Season. This deal also includes 14 “South Park” original made-for-streaming events exclusively on Paramount+, including “South Park: The Streaming Wars” Parts 1 and 2, “South Park: Post Covid” and “South Park: Post Covid: The Return of Covid”.
After the Season 26 premiere, all new episodes will be available to stream in HD on SouthPark.cc.com, Cc.com and the Comedy Central App.
Watch the teaser for “South Park’s” 26th Season below.
Programming
Just over a year since its final episode,...
“South Park” fans won’t have to worry about the fate of Stan, Eric, Kyle and Kenny until 2028 as co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone signed an expansive deal with MTV Entertainment Studios, taking the series through an unprecedented 30th Season. This deal also includes 14 “South Park” original made-for-streaming events exclusively on Paramount+, including “South Park: The Streaming Wars” Parts 1 and 2, “South Park: Post Covid” and “South Park: Post Covid: The Return of Covid”.
After the Season 26 premiere, all new episodes will be available to stream in HD on SouthPark.cc.com, Cc.com and the Comedy Central App.
Watch the teaser for “South Park’s” 26th Season below.
Programming
Just over a year since its final episode,...
- 1/21/2023
- by Charna Flam
- Variety Film + TV
Prepare for more Black lady hilarity as Robin Thede’s Emmy-winning HBO comedy series “A Black Lady Sketch Show” has started production on its fourth season.
Created by and starring Thede, “A Black Lady Sketch Show” was renewed in June following a strong third season that netted two Emmys — one for outstanding picture editing for variety programming and outstanding directing for a variety series (Bridget Stokes). The first three seasons of the sketch series have garnered 13 Emmy nominations and three wins.
Variety has exclusively learned that production is now underway in Los Angeles, with returning core cast members Thede, Gabrielle Dennis and Skye Townsend teasing a new sketch (directed by Stokes) set at “Brothaby’s” in this first-look image. Season 4 also boasts three new featured players — DaMya Gurley, Tamara Jade and Angel Laketa Moore — who join in the fun as the sketch series continues to feature “Black women living relatable...
Created by and starring Thede, “A Black Lady Sketch Show” was renewed in June following a strong third season that netted two Emmys — one for outstanding picture editing for variety programming and outstanding directing for a variety series (Bridget Stokes). The first three seasons of the sketch series have garnered 13 Emmy nominations and three wins.
Variety has exclusively learned that production is now underway in Los Angeles, with returning core cast members Thede, Gabrielle Dennis and Skye Townsend teasing a new sketch (directed by Stokes) set at “Brothaby’s” in this first-look image. Season 4 also boasts three new featured players — DaMya Gurley, Tamara Jade and Angel Laketa Moore — who join in the fun as the sketch series continues to feature “Black women living relatable...
- 10/18/2022
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
HBO Max has renewed the comedy series Rap Sh!t from Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Issa Rae for a second season. The eight-episode first season debuted in July and is currently available on the streamer.
Season one saw Aida Osman, KaMillion, Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell and Rj Cyler join together, as two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Osman) and Mia (KaMillion) reunite to form a rap group.
“We are so excited to continue this journey with Shawna and Mia and the incredibly fun world of Rap Sh!t,” sai Sarah Aubrey, head of original content at Hbo box. “With the wonderfully comedic and unique perspectives of Aida Osman, KaMillion, Issa Rae, Syreeta Singleton and the team at Hoorae, season two is sure to bring even more seducing and scheming.”
Issa Rae also expressed delight. “We’re so happy to play in the world of ‘Rap Sh!t’ for...
Season one saw Aida Osman, KaMillion, Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell and Rj Cyler join together, as two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Osman) and Mia (KaMillion) reunite to form a rap group.
“We are so excited to continue this journey with Shawna and Mia and the incredibly fun world of Rap Sh!t,” sai Sarah Aubrey, head of original content at Hbo box. “With the wonderfully comedic and unique perspectives of Aida Osman, KaMillion, Issa Rae, Syreeta Singleton and the team at Hoorae, season two is sure to bring even more seducing and scheming.”
Issa Rae also expressed delight. “We’re so happy to play in the world of ‘Rap Sh!t’ for...
- 9/12/2022
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Rap Sh!t, the comedy series from Issa Rae, is officially getting a second season.
HBO Max has renewed the show, which stars Aida Osman and KaMillion, after its eight-episode first season premiered in July.
The renewal was signposted earlier this summer when, days ahead of its launch, it was awarded over 12.6M in small screen tax credits from the state of California to move the Miami-set series west for a sophomore run.
The series marks Rae’s first scripted series since the end of HBO’s Insecure.
It follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), who reunite to form a rap group.
Also starring are Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell and Rj Cyler.
The show is exec produced by Rae and showrunner Syreeta Singleton, as well as Montrel McKay for Hoorae, and Jonathan Berry and Dave Becky for 3 Arts Entertainment. Rae wrote the season...
HBO Max has renewed the show, which stars Aida Osman and KaMillion, after its eight-episode first season premiered in July.
The renewal was signposted earlier this summer when, days ahead of its launch, it was awarded over 12.6M in small screen tax credits from the state of California to move the Miami-set series west for a sophomore run.
The series marks Rae’s first scripted series since the end of HBO’s Insecure.
It follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), who reunite to form a rap group.
Also starring are Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell and Rj Cyler.
The show is exec produced by Rae and showrunner Syreeta Singleton, as well as Montrel McKay for Hoorae, and Jonathan Berry and Dave Becky for 3 Arts Entertainment. Rae wrote the season...
- 9/12/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
There will be more “Rap Sh!t” in the future. HBO Max announced on Monday that it has renewed the half-hour comedy series from creator Issa Rae for a second season.
The eight-episode first season debuted in July and follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), who reunite to form a rap group.
“We’re so happy to play in the world of ‘Rap Sh!t’ for another season with this incredibly talented team,” Rae — who previously created and starred in HBO’s “Insecure” — said in a statement.
Sarah Aubrey, Head of Original Content at HBO Max, added, “We are so excited to continue this journey with Shawna and Mia and the incredibly fun world of ‘Rap Sh!t.’ With the wonderfully comedic and unique perspectives of Aida Osman, KaMillion, Issa Rae, Syreeta Singleton and the team at Hoorae, season two is sure...
The eight-episode first season debuted in July and follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), who reunite to form a rap group.
“We’re so happy to play in the world of ‘Rap Sh!t’ for another season with this incredibly talented team,” Rae — who previously created and starred in HBO’s “Insecure” — said in a statement.
Sarah Aubrey, Head of Original Content at HBO Max, added, “We are so excited to continue this journey with Shawna and Mia and the incredibly fun world of ‘Rap Sh!t.’ With the wonderfully comedic and unique perspectives of Aida Osman, KaMillion, Issa Rae, Syreeta Singleton and the team at Hoorae, season two is sure...
- 9/12/2022
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
“Rap Sh!t” has been renewed for Season 2 at HBO Max.
The eight-episode first season of the comedy series originally debuted on the streaming service back in July. The show follows estranged Miami high school friends Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion) who reunite and form a group.
“We’re so happy to play in the world of ‘Rap Sh!t’ for another season with this incredibly talented team,” said series creator and executive producer Issa Rae.
The first season also starred Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell and Rj Cyler. Rae executive produces under her Hoorae banner, which has an overall deal with WarnerMedia. Syreeta Singleton serves as showrunner and executive producer, with Singleton also having co-wrote the Season 1 finale with Rae. Montrel McKay of Hoorae also executive produces with Jonathan Berry and Dave Becky for 3 Arts Entertainment. Yung Miami and Jt of City Girls serve as co-executive producers, along with...
The eight-episode first season of the comedy series originally debuted on the streaming service back in July. The show follows estranged Miami high school friends Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion) who reunite and form a group.
“We’re so happy to play in the world of ‘Rap Sh!t’ for another season with this incredibly talented team,” said series creator and executive producer Issa Rae.
The first season also starred Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell and Rj Cyler. Rae executive produces under her Hoorae banner, which has an overall deal with WarnerMedia. Syreeta Singleton serves as showrunner and executive producer, with Singleton also having co-wrote the Season 1 finale with Rae. Montrel McKay of Hoorae also executive produces with Jonathan Berry and Dave Becky for 3 Arts Entertainment. Yung Miami and Jt of City Girls serve as co-executive producers, along with...
- 9/12/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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HBO Max is staying on its Rap Sh!t.
The streamer has picked up a second season of the comedy from creator Issa Rae and showrunner Syreeta Singleton. The renewal for Rap Sh!t comes on the heels of the show’s first-season finale, which debuted Sept. 1.
“We’re so happy to play in the world of Rap Sh!t for another season with this incredibly talented team,” Rae said in a statement.
Added Singleton, “This show and cast are one of a kind and I’m thrilled to get to do this again with them. We’re going bigger and harder!”
Rap Sh!t stars Aida Osman as Shawna and KaMillion as Mia, two former high school friends who reconnect as adults and form a rap duo. The cast also features Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell and Rj Cyler.
“We are so excited to...
HBO Max is staying on its Rap Sh!t.
The streamer has picked up a second season of the comedy from creator Issa Rae and showrunner Syreeta Singleton. The renewal for Rap Sh!t comes on the heels of the show’s first-season finale, which debuted Sept. 1.
“We’re so happy to play in the world of Rap Sh!t for another season with this incredibly talented team,” Rae said in a statement.
Added Singleton, “This show and cast are one of a kind and I’m thrilled to get to do this again with them. We’re going bigger and harder!”
Rap Sh!t stars Aida Osman as Shawna and KaMillion as Mia, two former high school friends who reconnect as adults and form a rap duo. The cast also features Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell and Rj Cyler.
“We are so excited to...
- 9/12/2022
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It was the height of quarantine, and Issa Rae wanted — in Bay Area rapper Saweetie’s proverbial words — “Something fun, something for the summertime. Something for the girls to get ready and party to.”
The final season of her seminal hit series “Insecure” was in production, and HBO Max had approached the Emmy-nominated co-creator and star’s team to ask what her next show was going to be about. The multi-hyphenate had long been wanting to tell a story about female rappers and eventually sent in the one-pager for what would become “Rap Sh!t” to Montrel McKay, her production company Hoorae’s film and television president, and her manager Jonathan Berry. They had no notes.
“Anything you see about Issa is what she believes in,” McKay told TheWrap about the show’s “straightforward” development process at the streamer. “If her name is on it, it’s things she’s been talking about for years.
The final season of her seminal hit series “Insecure” was in production, and HBO Max had approached the Emmy-nominated co-creator and star’s team to ask what her next show was going to be about. The multi-hyphenate had long been wanting to tell a story about female rappers and eventually sent in the one-pager for what would become “Rap Sh!t” to Montrel McKay, her production company Hoorae’s film and television president, and her manager Jonathan Berry. They had no notes.
“Anything you see about Issa is what she believes in,” McKay told TheWrap about the show’s “straightforward” development process at the streamer. “If her name is on it, it’s things she’s been talking about for years.
- 7/21/2022
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
The Los Angeles-based “electro-soul” band B00TY has dropped “Matter of Time,” its new single featured in Thursday’s premiere of Issa Rae’s HBO series “Rap Sh!t.”
The song is released on the new label, A Tiny Universe (Atu), formed by hitmakers Adrian Miller and Om’Mas Keith, who have more than 10 Grammys between them and have worked with Dr. Dre, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Frank Ocean, Anderson .Paak, Odd Future and many others.
Keith, who is producing the group’s album, says “B00TY perfectly embodies what we’re aiming at musically with A Tiny Universe, and both Adrian and I feel that they will ultimately represent an essential element of our musical legacy. We are truly proud to be working with such unique talents as theirs.” B00TY is led by songwriters/producers Edan Frei and Adam Epelbaum and also features bassist April Kae and singer Sadé Clacken Joseph,...
The song is released on the new label, A Tiny Universe (Atu), formed by hitmakers Adrian Miller and Om’Mas Keith, who have more than 10 Grammys between them and have worked with Dr. Dre, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Frank Ocean, Anderson .Paak, Odd Future and many others.
Keith, who is producing the group’s album, says “B00TY perfectly embodies what we’re aiming at musically with A Tiny Universe, and both Adrian and I feel that they will ultimately represent an essential element of our musical legacy. We are truly proud to be working with such unique talents as theirs.” B00TY is led by songwriters/producers Edan Frei and Adam Epelbaum and also features bassist April Kae and singer Sadé Clacken Joseph,...
- 7/19/2022
- by Jem Aswad
- Variety Film + TV
Just days before Rap Sh!t’s HBO Max debut, the Issa Rae produced comedy looks to be coming back for a second season and heading out to the Golden State.
Penned by the Insecure co-creator and starring Aida Osman and KaMillion, Rap Sh!t was awarded over 12.6 million this morning in the latest round of small screen tax credits from the state of California. Centered on job creation, the award was one of the two relocating series allocations during this award period from the California Film Commission.
The incentive is intended for a Season 2 of the Miami-set series about the trials and tribulations of two old but now not-so close friends who band together to form a hip hop group. With Rap Sh!t to drop on the Warner Bros Discovery streamer on July 21, no formal Season 2 announcement has come from HBO Max yet. However, the application for the tax credit...
Penned by the Insecure co-creator and starring Aida Osman and KaMillion, Rap Sh!t was awarded over 12.6 million this morning in the latest round of small screen tax credits from the state of California. Centered on job creation, the award was one of the two relocating series allocations during this award period from the California Film Commission.
The incentive is intended for a Season 2 of the Miami-set series about the trials and tribulations of two old but now not-so close friends who band together to form a hip hop group. With Rap Sh!t to drop on the Warner Bros Discovery streamer on July 21, no formal Season 2 announcement has come from HBO Max yet. However, the application for the tax credit...
- 7/18/2022
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
With seven award wins — including one Primetime Emmy — and at least 40 nominations already, HBO’s narrative series “A Black Lady Sketch Show” is a rib cracker. The show, which made its debut on August 2, 2019, recently concluded its third season. While many TV shows struggle to keep their audience captivated across many seasons, “A Black Lady Sketch Show” has won itself a dedicated fan base. The show racked up 100 critic ratings on Rotten Tomatoes in its first two seasons — which is quite impressive.
If you’re thinking of a show to watch, this may just be worth your while. While you’re deciding on that, read on as this article gives you a few hints about the show — like the cast and what it’s about. Similarly, if you’re already hooked on “A Black Lady Sketch Show” and you’re looking for the latest updates about the show, stick with us in this article.
If you’re thinking of a show to watch, this may just be worth your while. While you’re deciding on that, read on as this article gives you a few hints about the show — like the cast and what it’s about. Similarly, if you’re already hooked on “A Black Lady Sketch Show” and you’re looking for the latest updates about the show, stick with us in this article.
- 7/9/2022
- by Buddy TV
- buddytv.com
HBO Max on Tuesday released the official trailer for “Rap Sh!t,” an original comedy series from from Emmy nominee Issa Rae (“Insecure”). The series premiere on July 21 with two episodes at 6 p.m. Pt/9 p.m. Et. The eight-episode season continues with one episode weekly until September 1.
The series follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion). The two reunite to form a rap group, forming a new bond along the way. The series also stars Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell and Rj Cyler.
“Rap Sh!t” is executive produced by Issa Rae and showrunner Syreeta Singleton, in addition to Montrel McKay for Hoorae, Jonathan Berry and Dave Becky for 3 Arts Entertainment and Deniese Davis. Rae also wrote the pilot episode and co-wrote the finale episode with Singleton.
Yung Miami and Jt of the hiphop duo City Girls are co-executive producers, along with Kevin “Coach...
The series follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion). The two reunite to form a rap group, forming a new bond along the way. The series also stars Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell and Rj Cyler.
“Rap Sh!t” is executive produced by Issa Rae and showrunner Syreeta Singleton, in addition to Montrel McKay for Hoorae, Jonathan Berry and Dave Becky for 3 Arts Entertainment and Deniese Davis. Rae also wrote the pilot episode and co-wrote the finale episode with Singleton.
Yung Miami and Jt of the hiphop duo City Girls are co-executive producers, along with Kevin “Coach...
- 7/5/2022
- by Sasha Urban and Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
Martin Luther King III will host a new docuseries produced by Calabasas Film and Media, the company announced Monday.
Titled “Protect/Serve,” the series sees King, the oldest child of revered civil right activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., moderate a series of conversations with law enforcement officials, activists, grass-roots organization founders, DAs and other prominent figures. The conversations will focus on the role of police in America and the origins of institutional racism, with a goal of finding solutions to these problems. The first episode will feature a one-on-one conversation between King and Los Angeles county sheriff Alex Villanueva, whose tenure as sheriff has been plagued with controversy.
Wendy Eley Jackson directs the series and executive produces with Sam Pollard and Kapil Mahendra and Paul Beahan for Calabasas Films. Calabasas produces the series after having recently produced the Discovery+ reality series “Restaurant Recovery” with Raising Cane founder Todd Graves.
Titled “Protect/Serve,” the series sees King, the oldest child of revered civil right activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., moderate a series of conversations with law enforcement officials, activists, grass-roots organization founders, DAs and other prominent figures. The conversations will focus on the role of police in America and the origins of institutional racism, with a goal of finding solutions to these problems. The first episode will feature a one-on-one conversation between King and Los Angeles county sheriff Alex Villanueva, whose tenure as sheriff has been plagued with controversy.
Wendy Eley Jackson directs the series and executive produces with Sam Pollard and Kapil Mahendra and Paul Beahan for Calabasas Films. Calabasas produces the series after having recently produced the Discovery+ reality series “Restaurant Recovery” with Raising Cane founder Todd Graves.
- 6/13/2022
- by Sasha Urban, Wilson Chapman and Carson Burton
- Variety Film + TV
The official teaser trailer for Issa Rae’s Rap Sh!t introduces the chaotic adventures of Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion) through the lens of Instagram – and it’s one story you won’t want to click through.
The preview of the comedy series, which arrives on HBO Max on July 21, is part Instagram Live and part Instagram Story. Based in Miami, Rap Sh!t follows estranged friends Mia and Shawna as they reunite years after high school to form a rap duo à la City Girls, whose Yung Miami...
The preview of the comedy series, which arrives on HBO Max on July 21, is part Instagram Live and part Instagram Story. Based in Miami, Rap Sh!t follows estranged friends Mia and Shawna as they reunite years after high school to form a rap duo à la City Girls, whose Yung Miami...
- 6/13/2022
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
A “bad bitch renaissance” is coming to HBO Max.
The teaser trailer for Issa Rae’s upcoming series “Rap Sh!t” debuted on Monday, and it promises a ton of fun as it follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), who reunite to form a rap group.
In the teaser, which you can watch above, Shawna and Mia try to make it big in 2022, taking advantage of social media, club promotions and more to launch their career.
“Rap Sh!t” also stars Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell and Rj Cyler. Syreeta Singleton showruns and executive produces.
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Rae — who is still coming hot off the success of her last HBO series, “Insecure” — is an executive producer, and she also wrote the premiere episode and co-wrote the finale with Singleton.
Other executive producers are Montrel McKay for Hoorae,...
The teaser trailer for Issa Rae’s upcoming series “Rap Sh!t” debuted on Monday, and it promises a ton of fun as it follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), who reunite to form a rap group.
In the teaser, which you can watch above, Shawna and Mia try to make it big in 2022, taking advantage of social media, club promotions and more to launch their career.
“Rap Sh!t” also stars Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell and Rj Cyler. Syreeta Singleton showruns and executive produces.
Also Read:
Why ‘The White Lotus’ Became the Hot TV Soundtrack of Summer 2021
Rae — who is still coming hot off the success of her last HBO series, “Insecure” — is an executive producer, and she also wrote the premiere episode and co-wrote the finale with Singleton.
Other executive producers are Montrel McKay for Hoorae,...
- 6/13/2022
- by Katie Campione
- The Wrap
Get ready to party with Issa Rae’s new HBO Max comedy. The streaming service announced that Rap Sh!t, from the Emmy and Golden Globe nominee, will be premiering on Thursday, July 21, with the first two episodes. The rest of the eight-episode season will drop weekly, on Thursdays, until the finale on September 1. Rap Sh!t follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), as they reunite to form a rap group. The teaser offers a look at the two deciding to start their rap group while live on social media. Plus, see what their lives are like through social media posts, in studio, partying, performing, becoming popular, and more. Watch it above. The series also stars Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell, and Rj Cyler. Rap Sh!t is executive produced by Rae and showrunner Syreeta Singleton. Joining them as EPs are Montrel McKay for Hoorae,...
- 6/13/2022
- TV Insider
Insecure alum Issa Rae is taking audiences to Miami on July 21 with the release of her latest comedy series Rap Sh!t on HBO Max. A teaser trailer dropped on Monday and can be viewed above.
The series follows Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), two estranged high school friends from the 305 who reunite to form a rap group.
Summer Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming
Shawna and Mia lean into the magic and mayhem that Miami is famously known for as they party hard and work even harder to stand out in the music industry. The Magic City has everything they need to not just succeed but thrive in the city that never sleeps — home of Pitbull, strong Cuban coffee and nightclubs with 24-hour liquor licenses. They just have to want it bad enough.
Rap Sh!t is executive produced by Rae and showrunner Syreeta Singleton,...
The series follows Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), two estranged high school friends from the 305 who reunite to form a rap group.
Summer Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming
Shawna and Mia lean into the magic and mayhem that Miami is famously known for as they party hard and work even harder to stand out in the music industry. The Magic City has everything they need to not just succeed but thrive in the city that never sleeps — home of Pitbull, strong Cuban coffee and nightclubs with 24-hour liquor licenses. They just have to want it bad enough.
Rap Sh!t is executive produced by Rae and showrunner Syreeta Singleton,...
- 6/13/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
A Black Lady Sketch Show will return for another go-round. HBO has renewed the Emmy-winning sketch comedy series for a fourth season.
Created, written, executive produced, and starring Robin Thede, A Black Lady Sketch Show, per the logline, features a core cast of Black women living relatable, hilarious experiences in a magical reality that subverts traditional expectations. Gabrielle Dennis, Ashley Nicole Black and Skye Townsend also star.
“Robin, Gabrielle, Ashley, and Skye brought so much life to each character they portrayed in every sketch,” said Amy Gravitt, EVP of HBO Programming. “We’re beyond excited to explore even more comedic worlds with a fourth season of A Black Lady Sketch Show.”
“A Black Lady Sketch Show has created an indelible mark thanks to the trust and support of the incredible team at HBO, said Thede. “We are ecstatic to be heading into a fourth season that means so much to our cast,...
Created, written, executive produced, and starring Robin Thede, A Black Lady Sketch Show, per the logline, features a core cast of Black women living relatable, hilarious experiences in a magical reality that subverts traditional expectations. Gabrielle Dennis, Ashley Nicole Black and Skye Townsend also star.
“Robin, Gabrielle, Ashley, and Skye brought so much life to each character they portrayed in every sketch,” said Amy Gravitt, EVP of HBO Programming. “We’re beyond excited to explore even more comedic worlds with a fourth season of A Black Lady Sketch Show.”
“A Black Lady Sketch Show has created an indelible mark thanks to the trust and support of the incredible team at HBO, said Thede. “We are ecstatic to be heading into a fourth season that means so much to our cast,...
- 6/2/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The Emmy-winning comedy series “A Black Lady Sketch Show” has been renewed for a fourth season at HBO.
Created by and starring Robin Thede, the six-episode third season concluded May 13 on HBO. The series stars Thede, Gabrielle Dennis, Ashley Nicole Black and Skye Townsend. They play Black women living relatable, hilarious experiences in a magical reality that subverts traditional expectations and finds humor riffing on relatable themes — like ashy skin, hair woes and the politics of the Black church.
“‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’ has created an indelible mark thanks to the trust and support of the incredible team at HBO,” said Thede, making the announcement. “We are ecstatic to be heading into a fourth season that means so much to our cast, crew and the dedicated audience who so passionately loves our show.”
Noted Amy Gravitt, EVP of HBO Programming: “Robin, Gabrielle, Ashley and Skye brought so much life...
Created by and starring Robin Thede, the six-episode third season concluded May 13 on HBO. The series stars Thede, Gabrielle Dennis, Ashley Nicole Black and Skye Townsend. They play Black women living relatable, hilarious experiences in a magical reality that subverts traditional expectations and finds humor riffing on relatable themes — like ashy skin, hair woes and the politics of the Black church.
“‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’ has created an indelible mark thanks to the trust and support of the incredible team at HBO,” said Thede, making the announcement. “We are ecstatic to be heading into a fourth season that means so much to our cast, crew and the dedicated audience who so passionately loves our show.”
Noted Amy Gravitt, EVP of HBO Programming: “Robin, Gabrielle, Ashley and Skye brought so much life...
- 6/2/2022
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Kate Walsh has joined the cast of “Sprung,” an upcoming original comedy series from Emmy-winning writer Greg Garcia and Amazon Freevee. Camden Garcia and Andre Jamal Kinney have also been added to the cast, which includes Martha Plimpton, Garret Dillahunt, Shakira Barrera, Phillip Garcia, Clare Gilles and James Earl.
“Sprung” follows a group of formerly incarcerated people who decide to use their criminal expertise for good. The show centers on Jack (Dillahunt), who has nowhere to live after being released from more than two decades in prison. He moves in with former cellmate Rooster (Phillip Garcia), Rooster’s mother Barb (Plimpton) and Jack’s former prison girlfriend Gloria (Barrera). The group decides to use their skills to right the wrongs of society, targeting those who take advantage of others during the pandemic.
Walsh will play Congresswoman Paula Tackleberry, who is targeted by the group for using insider trading secrets to...
“Sprung” follows a group of formerly incarcerated people who decide to use their criminal expertise for good. The show centers on Jack (Dillahunt), who has nowhere to live after being released from more than two decades in prison. He moves in with former cellmate Rooster (Phillip Garcia), Rooster’s mother Barb (Plimpton) and Jack’s former prison girlfriend Gloria (Barrera). The group decides to use their skills to right the wrongs of society, targeting those who take advantage of others during the pandemic.
Walsh will play Congresswoman Paula Tackleberry, who is targeted by the group for using insider trading secrets to...
- 5/2/2022
- by Sasha Urban
- Variety Film + TV
The Emmy-winning sketch comedy series “A Black Lady Sketch Show” will return for its third season Friday, April 8 at 11:00 p.m. Et/Pt, HBO announced on Tuesday. They also released a teaser trailer in which Robin Thede dropped the punny joke, “I just got back from Africa. Wakanda jokes you all lookin’ for?”
The series, which also stars Gabrielle Dennis, Ashley Nicole Black and Skye Townsend, will feature more than 40 celebrity guest stars, including Ava DuVernay, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Raven-Symoné, Wanda Sykes, David Alan Grier, Kyla Pratt, Jemele Hill, Holly Robinson Peete, Kel Mitchell, Michael Ealy, Wayne Brady, Bob the Drag Queen, Vanessa Williams, Lance Reddick, Loni Love, Cari Champion, Shangela, Trevor Jackson, Tommy Davidson, Jay Pharoah, Jidenna, and Essence Atkins.
Watch the teaser below or on YouTube.
The six-episode season will air on HBO and be available to stream on HBO Max.
Thede is the creator of the series,...
The series, which also stars Gabrielle Dennis, Ashley Nicole Black and Skye Townsend, will feature more than 40 celebrity guest stars, including Ava DuVernay, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Raven-Symoné, Wanda Sykes, David Alan Grier, Kyla Pratt, Jemele Hill, Holly Robinson Peete, Kel Mitchell, Michael Ealy, Wayne Brady, Bob the Drag Queen, Vanessa Williams, Lance Reddick, Loni Love, Cari Champion, Shangela, Trevor Jackson, Tommy Davidson, Jay Pharoah, Jidenna, and Essence Atkins.
Watch the teaser below or on YouTube.
The six-episode season will air on HBO and be available to stream on HBO Max.
Thede is the creator of the series,...
- 3/15/2022
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Exclusive: We’ll be seeing more of Skye Townsend on Robin Thede’s A Black Lady Sketch Show. Townsend, who recurred as various characters in Season 2, has been promoted to series regular for the third season of HBO’s Emmy-winning sketch comedy series, executive produced by Issa Rae.
Townsend appeared in six episodes in Season 2.
Created, written by and starring Thede, A Black Lady Sketch Show has broken new ground in sketch comedy TV. Season 2 again featured a core cast of Black women living relatable experiences in a magical reality that subverts traditional expectations.
“Skye quickly proved to be an invaluable cast member of A Black Lady Sketch Show last season and we couldn’t be more excited to promote her to series regular, said Thede. “We haven’t even begun to scratch the surface of her talents and we are thrilled to see more of her dynamic characters on screen.
Townsend appeared in six episodes in Season 2.
Created, written by and starring Thede, A Black Lady Sketch Show has broken new ground in sketch comedy TV. Season 2 again featured a core cast of Black women living relatable experiences in a magical reality that subverts traditional expectations.
“Skye quickly proved to be an invaluable cast member of A Black Lady Sketch Show last season and we couldn’t be more excited to promote her to series regular, said Thede. “We haven’t even begun to scratch the surface of her talents and we are thrilled to see more of her dynamic characters on screen.
- 3/2/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: CAA has signed Michael D. Ratner, the director of hit documentary features Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil, which opened this year’s SXSW, and the upcoming Justin Bieber: Our World. The agency has also inked Ratner’s Obb Media.
CAA will rep producer-director-entrepreneur Ratner and his company across film, TV and podcasting as well as for new ventures and verticals.
Ratner, also a prolific music video director, is Obb Media’s founder and CEO and leads the creative on its projects, which include the October 8-debuting Justin Bieber: Our World, a feature concert documentary about the pop star that will premiere on Amazon. It’s the latest collaboration for Ratner, Bieber and Obb after the YouTube Originals series Justin Bieber: Seasons, which was the most-watched debut episode ever on the platform in its first week (32 million views) when it debuted in January 2020. Ratner was director and executive producer.
CAA will rep producer-director-entrepreneur Ratner and his company across film, TV and podcasting as well as for new ventures and verticals.
Ratner, also a prolific music video director, is Obb Media’s founder and CEO and leads the creative on its projects, which include the October 8-debuting Justin Bieber: Our World, a feature concert documentary about the pop star that will premiere on Amazon. It’s the latest collaboration for Ratner, Bieber and Obb after the YouTube Originals series Justin Bieber: Seasons, which was the most-watched debut episode ever on the platform in its first week (32 million views) when it debuted in January 2020. Ratner was director and executive producer.
- 9/23/2021
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Here is a wrap-up of all the news you need to know from Thursday, September 2.
Disney+ today announced a Season 2 renewal for the basketball dramedy, Big Shot, led by John Stamos.
Created by David E. Kelley (Big Little Lies), Dean Lorey (My Wife and Kids) and Brad Garrett (Single Parents) and executive-produced by Kelley, Lorey, Garrett and Bill D'Elia (Chicago Hope), the second season will resume production in 2022.
"We are thrilled to be returning with Big Shot. The show has touched so many hearts -John Stamos' brilliance especially as Coach Marvyn Korn- we look forward to season two and beyond," said co-creator and executive producer David E. Kelley.
"This show represents everything Disney is to me - family, inclusion, and unity. But at its core, @BigShotSeries is about guts and heart, and that is what Disney + demonstrated by giving us a second season," said Stamos.
"I am sending lots of...
Disney+ today announced a Season 2 renewal for the basketball dramedy, Big Shot, led by John Stamos.
Created by David E. Kelley (Big Little Lies), Dean Lorey (My Wife and Kids) and Brad Garrett (Single Parents) and executive-produced by Kelley, Lorey, Garrett and Bill D'Elia (Chicago Hope), the second season will resume production in 2022.
"We are thrilled to be returning with Big Shot. The show has touched so many hearts -John Stamos' brilliance especially as Coach Marvyn Korn- we look forward to season two and beyond," said co-creator and executive producer David E. Kelley.
"This show represents everything Disney is to me - family, inclusion, and unity. But at its core, @BigShotSeries is about guts and heart, and that is what Disney + demonstrated by giving us a second season," said Stamos.
"I am sending lots of...
- 9/2/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
HBO announced that the final season of “Insecure” will premiere on Oct. 24 and released a first look at the season.
“I keep frontin’ everybody like I’m not scared about what’s next for me, but I am terrified,” Issa Rae’s character Issa says in a teaser, which you can watch below.
The comedy follows the trials, heartaches and twists of L.A.-based Issa and those closest to her as they navigate love, life, friendship and adapting to newfound responsibilities in their 30s.
Viewers last saw Issa and Lawrence (Jay Ellis) attempting to reconcile, but things got messy when his other ex, Condola (Christina Elmore), told him she was pregnant and planning on keeping the baby. Issa and Molly’s (Yvonne Orji) friendship was strained, while Molly’s relationship with Andrew (Alexander Hodge) came to an end. And Tiffany (Amanda Seales) ran away from home — causing the whole gang to search for her.
“I keep frontin’ everybody like I’m not scared about what’s next for me, but I am terrified,” Issa Rae’s character Issa says in a teaser, which you can watch below.
The comedy follows the trials, heartaches and twists of L.A.-based Issa and those closest to her as they navigate love, life, friendship and adapting to newfound responsibilities in their 30s.
Viewers last saw Issa and Lawrence (Jay Ellis) attempting to reconcile, but things got messy when his other ex, Condola (Christina Elmore), told him she was pregnant and planning on keeping the baby. Issa and Molly’s (Yvonne Orji) friendship was strained, while Molly’s relationship with Andrew (Alexander Hodge) came to an end. And Tiffany (Amanda Seales) ran away from home — causing the whole gang to search for her.
- 9/2/2021
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Martha Plimpton (Generation) is set for a season-long arc on Sprung, IMDb TV’s new single-camera comedy, in a recasting. The series hails from My Name Is Earl, Raising Hope and The Guest Book creator Greg Garcia, 3 Arts and Amazon Studios.
Plimpton joins previously cast Garret Dillahunt and Philip Garcia in Sprung, which follows an unlikely group of formerly incarcerated people who band together to use their criminal expertise for good.
She will play Rooster’s mom Barb, replacing Ileana Douglas, who originally was cast in the role. The decision to recast was made due to a creative change to the character.
Sprung reunites Plimpton with Dillahunt and EP Garcia, with whom she worked on Raising Hope, for which she earned an Emmy nomination.
Sprung follows Jack (Dillahunt), a convicted criminal who is determined to change course and reclaim his lost years after serving more than two decades in prison.
Plimpton joins previously cast Garret Dillahunt and Philip Garcia in Sprung, which follows an unlikely group of formerly incarcerated people who band together to use their criminal expertise for good.
She will play Rooster’s mom Barb, replacing Ileana Douglas, who originally was cast in the role. The decision to recast was made due to a creative change to the character.
Sprung reunites Plimpton with Dillahunt and EP Garcia, with whom she worked on Raising Hope, for which she earned an Emmy nomination.
Sprung follows Jack (Dillahunt), a convicted criminal who is determined to change course and reclaim his lost years after serving more than two decades in prison.
- 9/1/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Devonté Hynes has signed on to compose the score for Issa Rae’s HBO Max comedy, Rap Sh*t.
The series written by Rae follows Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), two estranged high school friends from Miami, who reunite to form a rap group.
Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell and Rj Cyler also star.
Sadé Clacken Joseph is directing the pilot for the half-hour series.
Issa Rae and Montrel McKay are exec producing for Hoorae, alongside 3 Arts Entertainment’s Dave Becky and Jonathan Berry, Deniese Davis, and Syreeta Singleton, who also serves as showrunner.
Hip hop duo Yung Miami and Jt of City Girls serve as co-executive producers, along with Kevin “Coach K” Lee and Pierre “P” Thomas for Quality Control Films and Sara Rastogi for Hoorae.
Rae’s audio content company Raedio is handling music supervision for the series.
The series written by Rae follows Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), two estranged high school friends from Miami, who reunite to form a rap group.
Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell and Rj Cyler also star.
Sadé Clacken Joseph is directing the pilot for the half-hour series.
Issa Rae and Montrel McKay are exec producing for Hoorae, alongside 3 Arts Entertainment’s Dave Becky and Jonathan Berry, Deniese Davis, and Syreeta Singleton, who also serves as showrunner.
Hip hop duo Yung Miami and Jt of City Girls serve as co-executive producers, along with Kevin “Coach K” Lee and Pierre “P” Thomas for Quality Control Films and Sara Rastogi for Hoorae.
Rae’s audio content company Raedio is handling music supervision for the series.
- 8/23/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Rj Cyler has been cast in a series regular role in the upcoming Issa Rae HBO Max comedy series “Rap Sh*t,” Variety has learned.
The series follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), who reunite to form a rap group. Cyler will play Lamont, an aspiring music producer with a sharp ear for talent. He is also the loving but sometimes absentminded young father to Melissa, so by association, he has a complicated relationship with Mia. Jonica Booth and Devon Terrell also star in the series.
Cyler broke out with his performance in the feature “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl,” which he quickly followed up with the big-budget film adaptation of “Power Rangers” and the Brad Pitt film “War Machine.” He also starred in the film “White Boy Rick” and will next be seen in “The Harder They Fall” alongside Idris Elba,...
The series follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), who reunite to form a rap group. Cyler will play Lamont, an aspiring music producer with a sharp ear for talent. He is also the loving but sometimes absentminded young father to Melissa, so by association, he has a complicated relationship with Mia. Jonica Booth and Devon Terrell also star in the series.
Cyler broke out with his performance in the feature “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl,” which he quickly followed up with the big-budget film adaptation of “Power Rangers” and the Brad Pitt film “War Machine.” He also starred in the film “White Boy Rick” and will next be seen in “The Harder They Fall” alongside Idris Elba,...
- 8/16/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Daniel Augustin, Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut (Cruel Summer), Amandla Jahava (Dmz) and Jaboukie Young-White have been tapped for recurring roles in Rap Sh*t, HBO Max’s half-hour comedy series from Insecure co-creator Rae and her Hoorae Productions.
Written by Rae and starring Aida Osman and KaMillion, Rap Sh*t follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), who reunite to form a rap group.
Cast also includes previously announced series regulars Devon Terrell and Jonica Booth.
Augustin plays Maurice, Shawna’s (Osman) friend and co-worker. He is very dapper, with great taste in clothes, but maybe not so much in women.
Chestnut portrays Fatima, law classmate and close friend of Shawna’s boyfriend, Cliff (Terrell).
Jahava is Jill, Shawna’s (Osman) friend from college. She currently works at Spotify In New York...
Written by Rae and starring Aida Osman and KaMillion, Rap Sh*t follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), who reunite to form a rap group.
Cast also includes previously announced series regulars Devon Terrell and Jonica Booth.
Augustin plays Maurice, Shawna’s (Osman) friend and co-worker. He is very dapper, with great taste in clothes, but maybe not so much in women.
Chestnut portrays Fatima, law classmate and close friend of Shawna’s boyfriend, Cliff (Terrell).
Jahava is Jill, Shawna’s (Osman) friend from college. She currently works at Spotify In New York...
- 8/6/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Devon Terrell is set as a lead opposite Aida Osman and Kamillion in Rap Sh*t (working title), HBO Max’s half-hour comedy series from Insecure co-creator Rae and her Hoorae Productions.
Written by Rae, Rap Sh*t follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), who reunite to form a rap group.
Terrell plays Cliff, Shawna’s (Osman) supportive but long-distance boyfriend who currently attends law school in New York. He met Shawna in Atlanta back when they were in college together. Terrell also joins previously cast Jonica Booth.
Rae executive produces with Montrel McKay via Hoorae, along with Syreenta Singleton, who also serves as showrunner, Dave Becky and Jonathan Berry for 3 Arts Entertainment and Deniese Davis. Hip hop duo Yung Miami and Jt of City Girls serve as co-executive producers, along with Kevin “Coach K” Lee and Pierre “P...
Written by Rae, Rap Sh*t follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), who reunite to form a rap group.
Terrell plays Cliff, Shawna’s (Osman) supportive but long-distance boyfriend who currently attends law school in New York. He met Shawna in Atlanta back when they were in college together. Terrell also joins previously cast Jonica Booth.
Rae executive produces with Montrel McKay via Hoorae, along with Syreenta Singleton, who also serves as showrunner, Dave Becky and Jonathan Berry for 3 Arts Entertainment and Deniese Davis. Hip hop duo Yung Miami and Jt of City Girls serve as co-executive producers, along with Kevin “Coach K” Lee and Pierre “P...
- 7/9/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Shakira Barrera, James Earl and newcomer Clare Gillies have joined the cast of Sprung, IMDb TV’s new single-camera comedy from My Name Is Earl, Raising Hope and The Guest Book creator Greg Garcia, 3 Arts and Amazon Studios.
Barrera, Earl and Gillies join previous cast Garret Dillahunt, Illeana Douglas and Philip Garcia in Sprung, which follows an unlikely group of formerly incarcerated people who band together to use their criminal expertise for good,
Sprung follows Jack (Dillahunt), a convicted criminal who is determined to change course and reclaim his lost years after serving more than two decades in prison. With no place to live post-release, and a global pandemic bringing the world to a virtual standstill, Jack moves in with his former cellmate Rooster (Garcia), Rooster’s mom Barb (Douglas) and Jack’s former prison girlfriend Gloria. Bound by their marred past and unusual living circumstances,...
Barrera, Earl and Gillies join previous cast Garret Dillahunt, Illeana Douglas and Philip Garcia in Sprung, which follows an unlikely group of formerly incarcerated people who band together to use their criminal expertise for good,
Sprung follows Jack (Dillahunt), a convicted criminal who is determined to change course and reclaim his lost years after serving more than two decades in prison. With no place to live post-release, and a global pandemic bringing the world to a virtual standstill, Jack moves in with his former cellmate Rooster (Garcia), Rooster’s mom Barb (Douglas) and Jack’s former prison girlfriend Gloria. Bound by their marred past and unusual living circumstances,...
- 6/22/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO has put in development a half-hour series based on Vanessa R. Panfil’s book The Gang’s All Queer: The Lives of Gay Gang Members, from Jaboukie Young-White (The Daily Show) and Issa Rae and her Hoorae productions.
Written by Young-White, in the Untitled Gang’s All Queer Project, grieving a gang-related death, a closeted twenty-something in Chicago ditches college to find reckless closure.
The Gang’s All Queer book was published in 2017 by New York University Press.
Young-White executive produces with Rae and Montrel McKay for Hoorae and Jonathan Berry, Olivia Gerke and Dave Becky for 3 Arts. Hoorae’s Sara Rastogi serves as co-executive producer.
The project falls under Rae’s overall deal with her Hoorae media label at WarnerMedia.
Young-White, a stand-up comic, joined The Daily Show in 2018 as Senior Youth Correspondent. He has written for Netflix’s American Vandal and served as story editor on season...
Written by Young-White, in the Untitled Gang’s All Queer Project, grieving a gang-related death, a closeted twenty-something in Chicago ditches college to find reckless closure.
The Gang’s All Queer book was published in 2017 by New York University Press.
Young-White executive produces with Rae and Montrel McKay for Hoorae and Jonathan Berry, Olivia Gerke and Dave Becky for 3 Arts. Hoorae’s Sara Rastogi serves as co-executive producer.
The project falls under Rae’s overall deal with her Hoorae media label at WarnerMedia.
Young-White, a stand-up comic, joined The Daily Show in 2018 as Senior Youth Correspondent. He has written for Netflix’s American Vandal and served as story editor on season...
- 6/10/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Jaboukie Young-White is set to develop the book “The Gang’s All Queer: The Lives of Gay Gang Members” by Vanessa R. Panfil at HBO with Issa Rae attached as an executive producer.
In the half-hour series, a closeted twenty-something in Chicago, grieving a gang-related death, ditches college to find reckless closure.
Young-White will write and executive produce the project. Rae will executive produce under her Hoorae banner along with Montrel McKay. Hoorae’s Sara Rastogi will co-executive produce. Jonathan Berry, Olivia Gerke, and Dave Becky of 3 Arts will also executive produce. Variety exclusively reported in March that Rae and Hoorae had signed a sizable new overall deal with WarnerMedia.
Young-White broke out when his Twitter and Instagram posts began going viral. He is an accomplished stand up comedian and has written for shows such as “Big Mouth” and “American Vandal” at Netflix. He is also known for his work...
In the half-hour series, a closeted twenty-something in Chicago, grieving a gang-related death, ditches college to find reckless closure.
Young-White will write and executive produce the project. Rae will executive produce under her Hoorae banner along with Montrel McKay. Hoorae’s Sara Rastogi will co-executive produce. Jonathan Berry, Olivia Gerke, and Dave Becky of 3 Arts will also executive produce. Variety exclusively reported in March that Rae and Hoorae had signed a sizable new overall deal with WarnerMedia.
Young-White broke out when his Twitter and Instagram posts began going viral. He is an accomplished stand up comedian and has written for shows such as “Big Mouth” and “American Vandal” at Netflix. He is also known for his work...
- 6/10/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
HBO is developing a new half-hour series from “The Daily Show’s” Jaboukie Young-White and Issa Rae, the premium cable channel said Thursday.
Inspired by the book “The Gang’s All Queer: the Lives of Gay Gang Members” by criminologist Vanessa R. Panfil, the untitled project will be written and executive produced by Young-White.
The project centers on a closeted twenty-something in Chicago who, while grieving a gang-related death, ditches college to find reckless closure.
Rae, who signed a five-year overall deal with WarnerMedia earlier this year, will executive produce alongside Montrel McKay of her Hoorae production company. Hoorae’s Sara Rastogi will co-executive produce.
Also executive producing the project are Jonathan Berry, Olivia Gerke and Dave Becky of 3 Arts Entertainment.
Young-White has been a correspondent on “The Daily Show With Trevor Noah” since 2018. His other writing credits include Netflix’s “American Vandal” and “Big Mouth.” As an actor,...
Inspired by the book “The Gang’s All Queer: the Lives of Gay Gang Members” by criminologist Vanessa R. Panfil, the untitled project will be written and executive produced by Young-White.
The project centers on a closeted twenty-something in Chicago who, while grieving a gang-related death, ditches college to find reckless closure.
Rae, who signed a five-year overall deal with WarnerMedia earlier this year, will executive produce alongside Montrel McKay of her Hoorae production company. Hoorae’s Sara Rastogi will co-executive produce.
Also executive producing the project are Jonathan Berry, Olivia Gerke and Dave Becky of 3 Arts Entertainment.
Young-White has been a correspondent on “The Daily Show With Trevor Noah” since 2018. His other writing credits include Netflix’s “American Vandal” and “Big Mouth.” As an actor,...
- 6/10/2021
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Jaboukie Young-White is headed for HBO.
The comedian/writer is adapting Vanessa R. Panfil’s novel The Gang’s All Queer: The Lives of Gay Gang Members as a TV series for HBO.
Young-White will pen the script and exec produce the half-hour entry for the premium cable network. Issa Rae and her HBO-based Hoorae banner will exec produce the potential seriers alongside 3 Arts.
The project, currently in the development stages, revolves around a closeted twenty-something in Chicago who, grieving a gang-related death, ditches college to find reckless closure.
Young-White exec produces alongside Rae and Hoorae’s Montrel McKay, 3 Arts’ Jonathan Berry,...
The comedian/writer is adapting Vanessa R. Panfil’s novel The Gang’s All Queer: The Lives of Gay Gang Members as a TV series for HBO.
Young-White will pen the script and exec produce the half-hour entry for the premium cable network. Issa Rae and her HBO-based Hoorae banner will exec produce the potential seriers alongside 3 Arts.
The project, currently in the development stages, revolves around a closeted twenty-something in Chicago who, grieving a gang-related death, ditches college to find reckless closure.
Young-White exec produces alongside Rae and Hoorae’s Montrel McKay, 3 Arts’ Jonathan Berry,...
- 6/10/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jaboukie Young-White is headed for HBO.
The writer-comedian is adapting Vanessa R. Panfil’s book The Gang’s All Queer: The Lives of Gay Gang Members as a TV series for HBO.
Young-White will pen the script and exec produce the half-hour entry for the premium cable network. Issa Rae and her HBO-based Hoorae banner will exec produce the potential series alongside 3 Arts.
The project, currently in the development stages, revolves around a closeted 20-something in Chicago who, grieving a gang-related death, ditches college to find closure.
Young-White and Rae exec produce alongside Hoorae’s Montrel McKay and 3 Arts’ Jonathan Berry,...
The writer-comedian is adapting Vanessa R. Panfil’s book The Gang’s All Queer: The Lives of Gay Gang Members as a TV series for HBO.
Young-White will pen the script and exec produce the half-hour entry for the premium cable network. Issa Rae and her HBO-based Hoorae banner will exec produce the potential series alongside 3 Arts.
The project, currently in the development stages, revolves around a closeted 20-something in Chicago who, grieving a gang-related death, ditches college to find closure.
Young-White and Rae exec produce alongside Hoorae’s Montrel McKay and 3 Arts’ Jonathan Berry,...
- 6/10/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Issa Rae will lend her voice for Sony Pictures Animation’s sequel to the studio’s Oscar-winning feature, “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” to be directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson, according to an individual with knowledge of the project.
The sequel to “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” is set to release in theaters on Oct. 7, 2022. Plot details are being kept under wraps however, it is being reported that Rae will voice Jessica Drew, aka Spider-Woman.
The original “Spider-Verse” film from 2018 was critically acclaimed for its animation style and story, which followed Shameik Moore as the voice of Miles Morales, who becomes the next Spider-Man and recruits the help of a lazier Peter Parker from another universe along with an array of other Spider-Men and even Spider-Pigs.
Returning as producers on the new “Spider-Verse” are Phil Lord, Chris Miller, Amy Pascal, Avi Arad and Christina Steinberg. Alonzo Ruvalcaba will co-produce.
The sequel to “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” is set to release in theaters on Oct. 7, 2022. Plot details are being kept under wraps however, it is being reported that Rae will voice Jessica Drew, aka Spider-Woman.
The original “Spider-Verse” film from 2018 was critically acclaimed for its animation style and story, which followed Shameik Moore as the voice of Miles Morales, who becomes the next Spider-Man and recruits the help of a lazier Peter Parker from another universe along with an array of other Spider-Men and even Spider-Pigs.
Returning as producers on the new “Spider-Verse” are Phil Lord, Chris Miller, Amy Pascal, Avi Arad and Christina Steinberg. Alonzo Ruvalcaba will co-produce.
- 6/4/2021
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
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