Pete Davidson Will Play Himself in a Comedy Series Inspired by His Life Titled BUPKIS
Saturday Night Live’s Pete Davidson is set to star in a new comedy series titled Bupkis that is inspired by his own life. He will play a fictionalized version of himself, and he will co-write the show with his long-time friend and collaborator Dave Sirus as well as Judah Miller (Crashing).
The show is being produced by Lorne Michaels, and it’s described as “a raw, unflinching, fictionalized version of Pete Davidson’s real life. It will include a mixture of grounded storytelling with absurd elements depicting an unfiltered view through Pete’s eyes.”
The series is being compared to Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, and it’s “expected to reflect Davidson’s real-life persona with an unapologetically unfiltered, R-rated storytelling.”
The show is currently being pitched to streaming services with Prime Video and Peacock believed to be in the running to pick it up. The show is also looking to bring in some A-list talent to be a part of the ensemble cast.
I’m sure fans of Davidson will be stoked about this new project he’s developing. Davidson is currently shooting a horror thriller for Miramax titledThe Home. He will next be seen on big screen in Bodies Bodies Bodies, which premieres at SXSW.
Source: Deadline