Weird City (TV series)
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
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| Running time | 23-28 minutes |
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| Network | YouTube Premium |
Weird City is an American comedy science fiction anthology web television series that premiered on February 13, 2019, on YouTube Premium.
Premise
Weird City takes place "in the not-too-distant future metropolis of Weird. Each episode is an exploration of issues that pertain to present-day life, stories that could only be told now through the prism of sci-fi and comedy."[1]
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
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| 1 | "The One" | Adam Bernstein[1] | Charlie Sanders & Jordan Peele | February 13, 2019 |
| 2 | "A Family" | Adam Bernstein[1] | Charlie Sanders | February 13, 2019 |
Production
Development
On June 28, 2018, it was announced that YouTube had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of six episodes. Executive producers were set to include Jordan Peele, Jose Molina, Charlie Sanders, Adam Bernstein, Win Rosenfeld, Tom Lesinski, Jenna Santoianni, Sam Hansen, Jimmy Miller, Keith Raskin, and Linda Morel. Bernstein was expected to direct the first two episodes and Molina to serve as showrunner.[1][2][3][4] On January 9, 2019, it was reported that the series would premiere on February 13, 2019. It was further reported that Amy Heckerling, Tricia Brock, and Adam Bernstein would serve as directors for the series with each directing two episodes.[5]
Casting
On July 27, 2018, it was announced that guest stars in the first season would include Sara Gilbert, Dylan O'Brien, Ed O'Neill, Rosario Dawson, Michael Cera, Laverne Cox, and LeVar Burton.[6] On January 9, 2019, it was reported that Awkwafina, Hannah Simone, Gillian Jacobs, Malcolm Barrett, Mark Hamill, Yvette Nicole Brown, Trevor Jackson, and Auli’i Cravalho would also make guest appearances.[5]
Filming
Principal photography for the series began on July 20, 2018 in the Toy District of Downtown Los Angeles, California.[7] Filming took place at various locations around Downtown Los Angeles that week including the Calvin S. Hamilton Pedway[8] and the Jewelry District.[9]
Release
On January 9, 2019, the official trailer for the series was released.[5]
References
- ^ a b c d Petski, Denise (June 28, 2018). "Jordan Peele Sci-Fi Anthology 'Weird City' Gets Series Order At YouTube". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (June 28, 2018). "Jordan Peele Sets Sci-Fi Anthology Series 'Weird City' at YouTube Premium". Variety. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
- ^ Mitovich, Matt Webb (June 28, 2018). "Jordan Peele's Weird City Comedic Sci-Fi Anthology Gets YouTube Series Order". TVLine. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
- ^ Baysinger, Tim (June 28, 2018). "Jordan Peele Sci-Fi Anthology Series 'Weird City' Lands at YouTube". TheWrap. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
- ^ a b c Sinha-Roy, Piya (January 9, 2019). "Exclusive: See Michael Cera, Awkwafina in trailer for Jordan Peele's YouTube anthology 'Weird City'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
- ^ Petski, Denise (July 27, 2018). "'Weird City': Sara Gilbert, Dylan O'Brien, Laverne Cox Among Guest Stars Set For Jordan Peele Sci-Fi Anthology On YouTube". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
- ^ "Friday, July 20 Filming Locations for Chicago PD, Weird City, Bull, John Wick 3, & more! - On Location Vacations". On Location Vacations. July 20, 2018. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
- ^ "Monday, July 23 Filming Locations for Chicago PD, The Last O.G., The Punisher, & more! - On Location Vacations". On Location Vacations. July 22, 2018. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
- ^ "Tuesday, July 24 Filming Locations for This Is Us, Empire, The Punisher, & more! - On Location Vacations". On Location Vacations. July 23, 2018. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
External links
- Weird City at IMDb