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Pete Davidson’s new Peacock seriesBupkisis hitting screens this spring.
Peacock announced on Wednesday that they’re dropping all eight episodes of the comedy’s first season on May 4.
Edie Falcoalso stars as Davidson’s mom whileJoe Pesciplays Davidson’s grandfather. Additionally, several high-profile guest stars to appear on the series includeCharlie Day,Brad Garrett, Simon Rex,Ray Romano,Kenan ThompsonandChase Sui Wonders.
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Bupkiswasfirst announcedin March of last year. Filming for the seriesbeganthat October in New York City.
Saturday Night LivecreatorLorne Michaels, Judah Miller, Dave Sirus, Andrew Singer and Erin David are also named as executive producers alongside Davidson.
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While Davidson hasn’t truly commented on the show, this wouldn’t be his first time playing a fictionalized version of himself. He previously starred in the critically-acclaimed comedy,The King of Staten Island, in 2020.
The film saw Davidson as Scott, a young man who has remained stagnant in life sincethe death of his firefighter dad. But his days lazying around soon come to an end as he’s forced to tackle his grief head-on and begin to move forward in his life.
“I made a tribute to my mom and dad, and I got toface these things I’d been avoidingfor a really long time head-on,” Davidson said of the film onCBS Sunday Morning.
Bupkismarks theMeet Cuteactor’s big return to television sinceexitingSNLin May 2022 after eight seasons. Confirming his departure from the NBC sketch series, heposted a messagethrough comedianDave Sirus’s Instagram account, saying: “When I got the show I was 20 years old and I had no idea what I was doing. I still don’t but especially back then.”
“I wasn’t really a sketch performer I was just a stand up. I knew I could never keep up or go toe to toe with a Kenan Thompson or aKate McKinnonso I was super scared at figuring out what I could possibly bring to or do for such a historic, respected show and platform,” he said. “I figured since I’m a stand up I’ll just try my stand up and personal bits on Weekend Update as myself and I’m so glad I did.”
“I got to share so much with this audience and literally grow up in front of your eyes. We were together through the good and the bad, the happiest and the darkest of times. I owe Lorne Michaels and everyone atSNLmy life,” he added. “I’m so grateful and I wouldn’t be here without them. I appreciate you guys always having my back and sticking up for me even when that wasn’t the popular opinion.”
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Bupkispremieres May 4 on Peacock.
source: people.com
