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Glamorous (TV series)

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Glamorous
GenreComedy drama
Created byJordon Nardino
Starring
ComposerJoy Ngiaw[1]
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Mary Anne Waterhouse
  • Kim Cattrall
Production locationsToronto, Ontario, Canada
Running time42–47 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseJune 22, 2023 (2023-06-22)

Glamorous is an American comedy drama television series created by Jordon Nardino, starring Kim Cattrall and Miss Benny.[2] The ten-episode series was released on Netflix on June 22, 2023.[3] On November 15, 2023, the series was canceled after one season.[4]

Premise

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Marco, a young makeup enthusiast, is hired as an assistant to beauty mogul Madolyn Addison. Through his work for the company, Glamorous by Madolyn, Marco develops in his identity, navigates dating, creates new friendships, and more. Madolyn also undergoes character development as a result of being around Marco.[5][6]

Cast and characters

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Main

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  • Kim Cattrall as Madolyn Addison, a former supermodel and founder of the beauty brand Glamorous by Madolyn
  • Miss Benny as Marco Mejia, a makeup and fashion enthusiast who lands a dream job as Madolyn's second assistant
  • Jade Payton as Venetia Kelaher, Madolyn's first assistant who wants to further her career
  • Zane Phillips as Chad Addison, Madolyn's son and director of sales for Glamorous by Madolyn
  • Michael Hsu Rosen as Ben, a graphic designer for Glamorous by Madolyn who shows interest in Marco from their first meeting
  • Ayesha Harris as Britt, a graphic designer for Glamorous by Madolyn who has feelings for Venetia
  • Graham Parkhurst as Parker, an overconfident "finance bro" and a love interest for Marco

Recurring

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  • Diana-Maria Riva as Julia Mejia, Marco's mother and a lawyer who comes to work for Glamorous by Madolyn
  • Lisa Gilroy as Alyssasays, a social media director of Glamorous by Madolyn
  • Ricardo Chavira as Teddy, Madolyn's full-time driver and confidant[7]
  • Mark Deklin as James, an unemployed documentary filmmaker and Madolyn's love interest whom she meets on an elevator
  • Nicole Power as Mykynnleigh, a corporate consultant hired by another cosmetics company interested in acquiring Madolyn's company
  • Damian Terriquez as Dizmal, a club performer who introduces Marco to Brooklyn nightlife
  • Kaleb Horn as Nowhere, Madolyn's marketing assistant

Guest

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Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byWritten by [8]Original release date [9]
1"RSVP Now!"Todd Strauss-SchulsonJordon NardinoJune 22, 2023 (2023-06-22)
2"Secret Location"Todd Strauss-SchulsonJustin W. LoJune 22, 2023 (2023-06-22)
3"Back of the Line"Brennan ShroffAshley SkidmoreJune 22, 2023 (2023-06-22)
4"Cash Only"Brennan ShroffJordon NardinoJune 22, 2023 (2023-06-22)
5"I Cannot Accommodate You"Brennan ShroffCeleste VasquezJune 22, 2023 (2023-06-22)
6"We Are at Capacity"David WarrenJustin W. LoJune 22, 2023 (2023-06-22)
7"I Don't Care Who You Know"Brennan ShroffTony L. GomezJune 22, 2023 (2023-06-22)
8"Are You on the List?"David WarrenJordon NardinoJune 22, 2023 (2023-06-22)
9"Come Thru"Rebecca AsherAshley SkidmoreJune 22, 2023 (2023-06-22)
10"Tip the Girls"Rebecca AsherJordon NardinoJune 22, 2023 (2023-06-22)

Production

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Development

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On February 1, 2019, The CW ordered the pilot for Glamorous, from writer Jordon Nardino and executive producer Damon Wayans Jr.. The series focused on "a gender non-conforming recent high school graduate lands the gig of a lifetime interning at a cosmetics company whose products he panned on YouTube."[10] On February 21, Eva Longoria was announced to direct the pilot.[11][12] On May 16, 2019, Glamorous remained in contention for a series order. According to The CW president Mark Pedowitz, "it needs some retooling so we can try to move forward with it."[13] However, on June 28, it was announced that Glamorous would not move forward.[14] On April 11, 2022, Netflix ordered Glamorous to series.[15] On July 28, it was announced that Todd Strauss-Schulson would direct the first two episodes.[16]

Casting

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On February 1, 2019, Brooke Shields and Jade Payton were cast as series regulars.[11][12] On February 26, Ben J. Pierce was cast as the gender-nonconforming lead, opposite Shields, as well as Pierson Fodé, and Michael Rauch joined as an executive producer.[17] Peyton List and Susan Santiago joined the cast on March 13,[18] and Chester Lockhart and Brady Dalton Richards joined the cast on March 22.[19]

On June 30, 2022, it was announced that Kim Cattrall would replace Shields. Additionally, Payton, Zane Phillips, Michael Hsu Rosen, Ayesha Harris, and Graham Parkhurst were set as regulars. Diana Maria Riva, Lisa Gilroy, and Mark Deklin were cast in recurring roles.[20] Additional recurring roles included, Ricardo Chavira,[21] Damian Terriquez, and Kaleb Horn.[22]

Reception

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The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 47% based on 17 reviews, with an average score of 5.4/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "While Glamorous has several elements that merit celebration, its featherweight touch proves too slight to achieve genuine allure."[23] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the series a score of 57 out of 100 based on 7 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[24] The show was in Netflix's Global Top 10 for two weeks, with 43.1 million viewing hours worldwide.[25] It also reached the Top 10 in 69 countries in the weeks following its release.

References

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  1. ^ "Joy Ngiaw Scoring Netflix's 'Glamourous [sic]'". Film Music Reporter. March 3, 2023.
  2. ^ Mangan, Lucy (June 22, 2023). "Glamorous review – Kim Cattrall looks absolutely bored out of her mind". The Guardian. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  3. ^ Berman, Judy (June 22, 2023). "Kim Cattrall's Netflix Workplace Soap Glamorous Is Your Glossy Summer Binge". Time. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  4. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 15, 2023). "'Shadow And Bone', 'Glamorous' & 'Agent Elvis' Among 5 Series Canceled By Netflix Amid Strike Impact".
  5. ^ Vognar, Chris (June 22, 2023). "With 'Glamorous,' Miss Benny Gets a Platform Makeover". The New York Times. Archived from the original on June 22, 2023. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  6. ^ Herman, Alison (June 22, 2023). "Kim Cattrall Seizes the Spotlight in Netflix's Delightful, Glossy 'Glamorous': TV Review". Variety. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  7. ^ "Glamorous cast: All actors & characters in Netflix series". June 21, 2023.
  8. ^ "Glamorous". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
  9. ^ "Shows A-Z – Glamorous on Netflix". The Futon Critic. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
  10. ^ Hibberd, James (February 1, 2019). "The CW orders first pilot starring a gender non-conforming character". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  11. ^ a b Agard, Chancellor (February 21, 2019). "Brooke Shields joins The CW's Glamorous pilot with Eva Longoria directing". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  12. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (February 21, 2019). "'Glamorous': Brooke Shields To Star In, Eva Longoria To Direct the CW Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  13. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 16, 2019). "'Glamorous' Eyes Retooling For Series Pickup Consideration At the CW". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  14. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 28, 2019). "'The Lost Boys' Picks Up Options On 2 Actors For New Pilot, 'Glamorous' Not Going Forward At the CW". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  15. ^ White, Peter (April 11, 2022). "Miss Benny To Star In Netflix Drama Series 'Glamorous', Previously In The Works At The CW, From Damon Wayans Jr & Jordon Nardino". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  16. ^ White, Peter (July 28, 2022). "'Glamorous': Todd Strauss-Schulson To Direct First 2 Episodes Of Netflix Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  17. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 26, 2019). "The CW Pilot 'Glamorous' Finds Its Gender-Nonconforming Teen Lead In Ben J. Pierce, Casts Pierson Fodé, Adds EP". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  18. ^ Petski, Denise (March 13, 2019). "'Glamorous': Peyton List & Susan Santiago Cast In The CW Drama Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  19. ^ Petski, Denise (March 22, 2019). "'Glamorous': Chester Lockhart & Brady Dalton Richards Cast In CW Drama Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  20. ^ Petski, Denise (June 30, 2022). "'Glamorous': Zane Phillips, Jade Payton, More Join Netflix Series; Kim Cattrall Casting Confirmed". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  21. ^ Petski, Denise (August 25, 2022). "'Glamorous': Ricardo Chavira Joins Netflix Drama Series As Recurring". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  22. ^ Petski, Denise (September 26, 2022). "'Glamorous': Damian Terriquez & Kaleb Horn Join Netflix Drama Series As Recurring". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  23. ^ "Glamorous: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
  24. ^ "Glamorous: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  25. ^ Moore, Kasey (July 6, 2023). "'Glamorous' Season 2: Will Netflix Renew or Cancel?". What's on Netflix. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
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