Exclusive: Former Mosaic manager Cullen Conly has joined Anonymous Content’s literary department as a manager and producer, based out of the company’s New York office.
Conly started his career in the mailroom at WME before holding positions at Paramount Vantage, Sundance Institute’s Feature Film Program and at ICM Partners, where he was a Motion Picture Literary agent in the company’s New York office. At Mosaic, he was based in LA.
His client list of filmmakers and TV writers includes Oscar-winning filmmaker Sian Heder (Coda), Emmy-winning filmmaker Cory Finley (Landscape with Invisible Hand), Andrew Ahn (Fire Island), Dean Fleischer Camp (Marcel the Shell with Shoes On), Kat Candler (Queen Sugar), Laura Moss (Birth/Rebirth), Lindsey Ferrentino (National Theatre at Home: Ugly Lies the Bone), Chad Hodge (Single All the Way), Logan Kibens (The Power), Matt Lutsky (On Becoming a God In Central Florida), Michael Lannan (Looking), Rhys Ernst...
Conly started his career in the mailroom at WME before holding positions at Paramount Vantage, Sundance Institute’s Feature Film Program and at ICM Partners, where he was a Motion Picture Literary agent in the company’s New York office. At Mosaic, he was based in LA.
His client list of filmmakers and TV writers includes Oscar-winning filmmaker Sian Heder (Coda), Emmy-winning filmmaker Cory Finley (Landscape with Invisible Hand), Andrew Ahn (Fire Island), Dean Fleischer Camp (Marcel the Shell with Shoes On), Kat Candler (Queen Sugar), Laura Moss (Birth/Rebirth), Lindsey Ferrentino (National Theatre at Home: Ugly Lies the Bone), Chad Hodge (Single All the Way), Logan Kibens (The Power), Matt Lutsky (On Becoming a God In Central Florida), Michael Lannan (Looking), Rhys Ernst...
- 12/8/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
The freshman series “Abbott Elementary,” “Andor,” “The Bear” and “Severance” and returnees “Better Call Saul,” “Hacks” and “Barry” are among the nominees for the 2023 Writers Guild Awards for television, new media, news, radio/audio, and promotional writing announced today by WGA West and WGA East. “The Bear,” “Severance” and “Saul” all landed three nominations apiece, as did “The Simpsons” in animation. “Yellowjackets” and “The Crown” will join “Saul,” “Andor” and “Severance” in the drama series lineup, while comedy series features “Only Murders in the Building” taking on “The Bear,” “Hacks,” “Barry” and “Abbott.” In the new series category, “Bad Sisters” fills out the list alongside “Andor,” “Abbott,” “The Bear” and “Severance.” Vying in the limited series lineup are “The Dropout,” “Fleishman Is In Trouble,” “Pam & Tommy,” “The Staircase” and Emmy/Golden Globes champ “The White Lotus.” See‘Abbott Elementary,’ ‘The White Lotus,’ ‘House of the Dragon’ among big TV...
- 1/11/2023
- by Ray Richmond
- Gold Derby
AMC’s veteran drama series “Better Call Saul” is sharing the spotlight with newcomers FX’s “The Bear” and Apple TV+’s “Severance,” as all three shows scored three nominations for this year’s WGA Awards. Other new series nabbing multiple nominations include Apple TV+’s “Bad Sisters,” ABC’s “Abbott Elementary,” and Disney+’s “Andor,” with HBO Max’s “Hacks” also garnering two mentions.
The Writers Guild of America West (Wgaw) and Writers Guild of America, East (Wgae) announced nominees for TV and news categories on Wednesday morning. Winners will be awarded at the guilds’ annual ceremony on March 5.
In animation, Fox’s “The Simpsons” was thrice nominated, with network stablemate “Bob’s Burgers,” Prime Video’s “Undone,” and Adult Swim’s “Tuca and Bertie” rounding out the category.
For limited series, Hulu and HBO/HBO Max split the category, with Hulu’s “The Dropout,” “Fleishman Is In Trouble,” and...
The Writers Guild of America West (Wgaw) and Writers Guild of America, East (Wgae) announced nominees for TV and news categories on Wednesday morning. Winners will be awarded at the guilds’ annual ceremony on March 5.
In animation, Fox’s “The Simpsons” was thrice nominated, with network stablemate “Bob’s Burgers,” Prime Video’s “Undone,” and Adult Swim’s “Tuca and Bertie” rounding out the category.
For limited series, Hulu and HBO/HBO Max split the category, with Hulu’s “The Dropout,” “Fleishman Is In Trouble,” and...
- 1/11/2023
- by Libby Hill
- The Wrap
Newcomers “The Bear” and “Severance” and departing drama “Better Call Saul” were among the frontrunners, with three nominations each, as Writers Guild of America West and Writers Guild of America, East announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, new media, news, radio/audio, and promotional writing during 2022. Winners will be honored at the Writers Guild Awards ceremony taking place Sunday, March 5, 2023. Here are this year’s noms:
Drama Series
“Andor” — Written by Dan Gilroy, Tony Gilroy, Stephen Schiff, Beau Willimon; Disney+
“Better Call Saul” — Written by Ann Cherkis, Vince Gilligan, Peter Gould, Ariel Levine, Thomas Schnauz, Gordon Smith, Alison Tatlock; AMC
“The Crown” — Written by Peter Morgan; Netflix
Severance, Written by Chris Black, Andrew Colville, Kari Drake, Dan Erickson, Mark Friedman, Helen Leigh, Anna Moench, Amanda Overton; Apple TV+
“Yellowjackets” — Written by Cameron Brent Johnson, Katherine Kearns, Jonathan Lisco, Ashley Lyle, Bart Nickerson, Liz Phang, Ameni Rozsa, Sarah L. Thompson,...
Drama Series
“Andor” — Written by Dan Gilroy, Tony Gilroy, Stephen Schiff, Beau Willimon; Disney+
“Better Call Saul” — Written by Ann Cherkis, Vince Gilligan, Peter Gould, Ariel Levine, Thomas Schnauz, Gordon Smith, Alison Tatlock; AMC
“The Crown” — Written by Peter Morgan; Netflix
Severance, Written by Chris Black, Andrew Colville, Kari Drake, Dan Erickson, Mark Friedman, Helen Leigh, Anna Moench, Amanda Overton; Apple TV+
“Yellowjackets” — Written by Cameron Brent Johnson, Katherine Kearns, Jonathan Lisco, Ashley Lyle, Bart Nickerson, Liz Phang, Ameni Rozsa, Sarah L. Thompson,...
- 1/11/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
The Writers Guild of America has revealed the nominations for its 75th anniversary WGA Awards in the television, new media, news, radio/audio and promotional categories. The full list is below.
Nominees in the marquee TV categories include reigning Comedy Series champ Hacks, but 2022’s Drama Series winner Succession isn’t in play this year. In fact, only Yellowjackets makes a return trip to the nominees circle in that category. It will go up against the category’s newcomers: Andor, Better Call Saul, The Crown and Severance.
Related: 2022-23 Awards Season Calendar – Dates For The Oscars, Grammys, Guilds & More
Meanwhile, Hacks will vie for the Comedy Series prize against triple Golden Globe winner Abbott Elementary, The Bear and Only Murders in the Building — all of which also are up for New Series trophy — and Barry. Andor and The Bear round out the New Series combatants.
The Limited Series race will be among The Dropout,...
Nominees in the marquee TV categories include reigning Comedy Series champ Hacks, but 2022’s Drama Series winner Succession isn’t in play this year. In fact, only Yellowjackets makes a return trip to the nominees circle in that category. It will go up against the category’s newcomers: Andor, Better Call Saul, The Crown and Severance.
Related: 2022-23 Awards Season Calendar – Dates For The Oscars, Grammys, Guilds & More
Meanwhile, Hacks will vie for the Comedy Series prize against triple Golden Globe winner Abbott Elementary, The Bear and Only Murders in the Building — all of which also are up for New Series trophy — and Barry. Andor and The Bear round out the New Series combatants.
The Limited Series race will be among The Dropout,...
- 1/11/2023
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
The Writers Guild has revealed its nominees in the categories of TV, new media, news, radio/audio and promotional writing.
Abbott Elementary, Andor, Bad Sisters, The Bear and Severance were all nominated in the new series category; Abbott and The Bear also earned nominations for comedy series, while Andor and Severance earned nods for drama.
Better Call Saul, The Crown and Yellowjackets also earned drama nods, while Barry, Hacks and Only Murders in the Building picked up comedy nominations.
The limited series nominees include The Dropout, Fleishman Is in Trouble, Pam & Tommy, The Staircase and The White Lotus.
Better Call Saul earned two additional nominations in the episodic drama category, which also includes nods for Bad Sisters, The Good Fight, Ozark and Severance. In the episodic comedy category, The Bear faces off against Grace and Frankie, Hacks, Julia, Reservation Dogs and What We Do in the Shadows. A notable...
Abbott Elementary, Andor, Bad Sisters, The Bear and Severance were all nominated in the new series category; Abbott and The Bear also earned nominations for comedy series, while Andor and Severance earned nods for drama.
Better Call Saul, The Crown and Yellowjackets also earned drama nods, while Barry, Hacks and Only Murders in the Building picked up comedy nominations.
The limited series nominees include The Dropout, Fleishman Is in Trouble, Pam & Tommy, The Staircase and The White Lotus.
Better Call Saul earned two additional nominations in the episodic drama category, which also includes nods for Bad Sisters, The Good Fight, Ozark and Severance. In the episodic comedy category, The Bear faces off against Grace and Frankie, Hacks, Julia, Reservation Dogs and What We Do in the Shadows. A notable...
- 1/11/2023
- by Tyler Coates
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Writers Guild of America West (Wgaw) and Writers Guild of America, East (Wgae) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, new media, news, radio/audio, and promotional writing for 2022. Winners will be honored at the 2023 Writers Guild Awards ceremony on Sunday, March 5, 2023.
Given that TV is a writer’s medium, the WGA Awards nominations give great insight into what new shows are likely to enter the Emmys race this summer. Scoring multiple nods across the categories were expected newcomers like “Abbott Elementary” and “Severance,” which already had Emmy-winning runs for their first seasons, as well as more recent critical hits “The Bear” and “Andor.” All were nominated in their respective comedy and drama categories as well as for New Series.
In the Limited Series category, the guild finally gets its turn to recognize “The Dropout,” “The Staircase,” and “Pam and Tommy,” but more importantly, for the purpose of looking at 2023 TV awards races,...
Given that TV is a writer’s medium, the WGA Awards nominations give great insight into what new shows are likely to enter the Emmys race this summer. Scoring multiple nods across the categories were expected newcomers like “Abbott Elementary” and “Severance,” which already had Emmy-winning runs for their first seasons, as well as more recent critical hits “The Bear” and “Andor.” All were nominated in their respective comedy and drama categories as well as for New Series.
In the Limited Series category, the guild finally gets its turn to recognize “The Dropout,” “The Staircase,” and “Pam and Tommy,” but more importantly, for the purpose of looking at 2023 TV awards races,...
- 1/11/2023
- by Ryan Lattanzio and Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
Covid-19 has claimed another television victim. Showtime has canceled “On Becoming A God In Central Florida,” which was previously renewed for a second season, due to production complications caused by the pandemic.
“Last year, Showtime renewed ‘On Becoming a God in Central Florida’ but unfortunately, due to the pandemic, we were unable to move forward with production on the new season,” Showtime Networks said in a statement Thursday. “The pandemic has continued to challenge schedules across the board, and although we have made every effort to reunite the cast and crew for a second season, that has become untenable. It is with great regret that we are acknowledging ‘On Becoming a God’ will not return.
“We extend our deepest thanks to star and executive producer Kirsten Dunst, creators Robert Funke and Matt Lusky, showrunner Esta Spalding and their fellow executive producers George Clooney, Grant Heslov and Charlie McDowell, the terrific cast and crew,...
“Last year, Showtime renewed ‘On Becoming a God in Central Florida’ but unfortunately, due to the pandemic, we were unable to move forward with production on the new season,” Showtime Networks said in a statement Thursday. “The pandemic has continued to challenge schedules across the board, and although we have made every effort to reunite the cast and crew for a second season, that has become untenable. It is with great regret that we are acknowledging ‘On Becoming a God’ will not return.
“We extend our deepest thanks to star and executive producer Kirsten Dunst, creators Robert Funke and Matt Lusky, showrunner Esta Spalding and their fellow executive producers George Clooney, Grant Heslov and Charlie McDowell, the terrific cast and crew,...
- 10/8/2020
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
There is a lot of nostalgia that one feels after watching On Becoming a God in Central Florida. First and foremost the leading lady out there is Kirsten Dunst, one of the first crushes right at the beginning of the new millennium when she made her presence loud and clear with the Spider-Man franchise after featuring in countless films as a child artist and leading lady. Moreover, the film is set in the 90s, the time when capitalism had started taking a far wider shape as the whole world beckoned the arrival of a new millennium and it was all about getting rich soon.
In this stage and set up arrives the Season 1 of On Becoming a God in Central Florida on Sony Liv which is pretty well spread out across 10 episodes that last over 40 minutes each. Other than the fact that the setting is that of the early 90s,...
In this stage and set up arrives the Season 1 of On Becoming a God in Central Florida on Sony Liv which is pretty well spread out across 10 episodes that last over 40 minutes each. Other than the fact that the setting is that of the early 90s,...
- 7/6/2020
- by Joginder Tuteja
- Bollyspice
For a certain generation of filmgoers, we measure our lives in Kirsten Dunst, whether that be her adolescent turn in “Interview with a Vampire,” her teenage peppiness in “Bring It On,” or her dour and depressed adult state of “Melancholia.” Dunst has grown before our eyes, not just as a person but as an actress, and it’s why her role as Krystal Stubbs on Showtime’s “On Becoming a God in Central Florida” is so different. Dunst isn’t just speaking for a generation of tired women seeking an outlet; she’s also showing off why she’s always been one of our most unsung leading ladies.
But for an actress who blew audiences away with her role in FX’s “Fargo” in 2015, this role was different, starting with the struggles to get it made. The series was initially set to be directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, and after Lanithmos departed the series switched networks.
But for an actress who blew audiences away with her role in FX’s “Fargo” in 2015, this role was different, starting with the struggles to get it made. The series was initially set to be directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, and after Lanithmos departed the series switched networks.
- 6/17/2020
- by Kristen Lopez
- Indiewire
For a certain generation of filmgoers, we measure our lives in Kirsten Dunst, whether that be her adolescent turn in “Interview with a Vampire,” her teenage peppiness in “Bring It On,” or her dour and depressed adult state of “Melancholia.” Dunst has grown before our eyes, not just as a person but as an actress, and it’s why her role as Krystal Stubbs on Showtime’s “On Becoming a God in Central Florida” is so different. Dunst isn’t just speaking for a generation of tired women seeking an outlet; she’s also showing off why she’s always been one of our most unsung leading ladies.
But for an actress who blew audiences away with her role in FX’s “Fargo” in 2015, this role was different, starting with the struggles to get it made. The series was initially set to be directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, and after Lanithmos departed the series switched networks.
But for an actress who blew audiences away with her role in FX’s “Fargo” in 2015, this role was different, starting with the struggles to get it made. The series was initially set to be directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, and after Lanithmos departed the series switched networks.
- 6/17/2020
- by Kristen Lopez
- Thompson on Hollywood
In a move that could shake up the Emmy comedy actress race, the Television Academy has ruled that Showtime’s “On Becoming a God in Central Florida” is a drama, not a comedy.
That means star Kirsten Dunst, who had been considered one of the top front runners to earn a nomination in the outstanding comedy actress category, will now have to compete in the drama actress race. The show’s other performers, writers, directors and various crew members will also have to now submit in their respective drama categories, while the show itself now moves to drama contention.
Per TV Academy rules, any regular series under 30 minutes is automatically sent to comedy consideration, while shows over 30 minutes must compete in drama. “On Becoming a God” is over 30 minutes, but networks and studios are allowed to petition the org to move their show if they feel it better fits the other classification.
That means star Kirsten Dunst, who had been considered one of the top front runners to earn a nomination in the outstanding comedy actress category, will now have to compete in the drama actress race. The show’s other performers, writers, directors and various crew members will also have to now submit in their respective drama categories, while the show itself now moves to drama contention.
Per TV Academy rules, any regular series under 30 minutes is automatically sent to comedy consideration, while shows over 30 minutes must compete in drama. “On Becoming a God” is over 30 minutes, but networks and studios are allowed to petition the org to move their show if they feel it better fits the other classification.
- 4/7/2020
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
One month after its season 1 premiere, Showtime has ordered a second season of its critically acclaimed comedy On Becoming A God In Central Florida, from Sony’s TriStar Television.
Created and executive produced by Robert Funke and Matt Lutsky and starring Kirsten Dunst, On Becoming A God is a darkly comedic story about the cult of free enterprise and one woman’s relentless pursuit of the American Dream. In addition to Dunst, the first season stars Théodore Pellerin, Mel Rodriguez, Beth Ditto and Ted Levine.
“With such imaginative storytelling and an absolutely inspired lead performance, On Becoming A God In Central Florida has been a revelation,” said Jana Winograde, President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks. “Kirsten, Esta, Robert, Matt and Charlie have crafted a wondrous blend of satirical light within the economic and emotional melancholy that confronts so many Americans. We couldn’t be happier that On Becoming A God is on Showtime,...
Created and executive produced by Robert Funke and Matt Lutsky and starring Kirsten Dunst, On Becoming A God is a darkly comedic story about the cult of free enterprise and one woman’s relentless pursuit of the American Dream. In addition to Dunst, the first season stars Théodore Pellerin, Mel Rodriguez, Beth Ditto and Ted Levine.
“With such imaginative storytelling and an absolutely inspired lead performance, On Becoming A God In Central Florida has been a revelation,” said Jana Winograde, President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks. “Kirsten, Esta, Robert, Matt and Charlie have crafted a wondrous blend of satirical light within the economic and emotional melancholy that confronts so many Americans. We couldn’t be happier that On Becoming A God is on Showtime,...
- 9/26/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The Kirsten Dunst-led “On Becoming a God in Central Florida” has been renewed for Season 2 at Showtime, the pay-tv channel said Thursday.
The series, which debuted Aug. 25, is described as “a darkly comedic story about the cult of free enterprise and one woman’s relentless pursuit of the American Dream.” In addition to Dunst, the first season stars Théodore Pellerin (Genesis), Mel Rodriguez (The Last Man on Earth), Beth Ditto (Nocturnal Animals) and Ted Levine (The Silence of the Lambs).
Here’s the official description for the series, courtesy of Showtime:
Set in a small Orlando-adjacent town in 1992, “On Becoming a God in Central Florida” follows Krystal Stubbs (Dunst), a minimum-wage water park employee who lies, schemes and cons her way up the ranks of Founders American Merchandise (Fam) — the cultish, flag-waving, multibillion-dollar pyramid scheme that drove her to ruin in the first place, run by the powerful Obie...
The series, which debuted Aug. 25, is described as “a darkly comedic story about the cult of free enterprise and one woman’s relentless pursuit of the American Dream.” In addition to Dunst, the first season stars Théodore Pellerin (Genesis), Mel Rodriguez (The Last Man on Earth), Beth Ditto (Nocturnal Animals) and Ted Levine (The Silence of the Lambs).
Here’s the official description for the series, courtesy of Showtime:
Set in a small Orlando-adjacent town in 1992, “On Becoming a God in Central Florida” follows Krystal Stubbs (Dunst), a minimum-wage water park employee who lies, schemes and cons her way up the ranks of Founders American Merchandise (Fam) — the cultish, flag-waving, multibillion-dollar pyramid scheme that drove her to ruin in the first place, run by the powerful Obie...
- 9/26/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Showtime is ordering more On Becoming a God in Central Florida.
The network has handed out a second-season order to the dark comedy starring Kirsten Dunst. The first season, which has garnered favorable reviews, is currently airing on Sundays on the pay cabler and also stars Théodore Pellerin (Genesis), Mel Rodriguez (The Last Man on Earth), Beth Ditto (Nocturnal Animals) and Ted Levine (The Silence of the Lambs).
On Becoming a God was created by Robert Funke and Matt Lutsky, who executive produce alongside Sony’s TriStar Television; Smokehouse Pictures’ George Clooney and Grant Heslov (Catch-22); Esta Spalding (Masters of Sex);...
The network has handed out a second-season order to the dark comedy starring Kirsten Dunst. The first season, which has garnered favorable reviews, is currently airing on Sundays on the pay cabler and also stars Théodore Pellerin (Genesis), Mel Rodriguez (The Last Man on Earth), Beth Ditto (Nocturnal Animals) and Ted Levine (The Silence of the Lambs).
On Becoming a God was created by Robert Funke and Matt Lutsky, who executive produce alongside Sony’s TriStar Television; Smokehouse Pictures’ George Clooney and Grant Heslov (Catch-22); Esta Spalding (Masters of Sex);...
- 9/26/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Multi-level marketing schemes (MLMs) are having something of a moment as of late — and not in a good way. From the podcast The Dream to the public disintegration of the women’s apparel company LulaRoe, MLMs are being exposed for their deceptive and manipulative marketing tactics, as well as the very real financial and emotional toll they take on people’s lives.
The latest entry in the genre is On Becoming a God In Central Florida, a Showtime series set in the 1990s that tells the story of Krystal Stubbs,...
The latest entry in the genre is On Becoming a God In Central Florida, a Showtime series set in the 1990s that tells the story of Krystal Stubbs,...
- 9/16/2019
- by EJ Dickson
- Rollingstone.com
[Editor’s Note: The following interview contains spoilers for “On Becoming a God in Central Florida” Episode 4, “Manifest Destinee.”]
On Showtime’s satirical “On Becoming a God in Central Florida,” the destructive Fam pyramid scheme has torn families apart and could even be blamed for the death of one character by alligator. But on Sunday’s episode, the havoc it wreaks actually ends up bringing two people together in a kinky, mutually consensual way.
When single mom Krystal Stubbs (Kirsten Dunst) realizes that her actions have led to Cody Bonar (Théodore Pellerin) rising in the Fam ranks, she insists they’re now business partners. When he tries to object, she slaps him until… the mood shifts. Aroused by her forcefulness, he leans in for a kiss, but she grabs his neck in a chokehold. He allows himself to be subjugated and happily concedes that she’s now calling the shots. The episode ends with him willingly giving her oral sex.
“I was so surprised when I read that. It’s definitely a turning point.
On Showtime’s satirical “On Becoming a God in Central Florida,” the destructive Fam pyramid scheme has torn families apart and could even be blamed for the death of one character by alligator. But on Sunday’s episode, the havoc it wreaks actually ends up bringing two people together in a kinky, mutually consensual way.
When single mom Krystal Stubbs (Kirsten Dunst) realizes that her actions have led to Cody Bonar (Théodore Pellerin) rising in the Fam ranks, she insists they’re now business partners. When he tries to object, she slaps him until… the mood shifts. Aroused by her forcefulness, he leans in for a kiss, but she grabs his neck in a chokehold. He allows himself to be subjugated and happily concedes that she’s now calling the shots. The episode ends with him willingly giving her oral sex.
“I was so surprised when I read that. It’s definitely a turning point.
- 9/9/2019
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
‘On Becoming a God’: Kirsten Dunst’s Character Was Written as a Killer, but Became Something Smarter
[Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers from “On Becoming a God in Central Florida” Episode 3, “A Positive Spin!”]
“Every night! Every night! Every night!”
The chant of the Fam pyramid scheme crowd washes over Krystal Stubbs (Kirsten Dunst), signaling a change of heart for the single mother and recent widow on Sunday night’s episode of Showtime’s “On Becoming a God in Central Florida.” Krystal has been looking at hard times after the death of her husband Travis (Alexander Skarsgård), who had gone into debt trying to achieve the American dream through Fam, but not confiding in his wife about their financial straits.
“I think that for Krystal, she didn’t know but was like, ‘Ok, you can go with this,’ because it stops him from drinking. ‘Tut the one caveat is you can’t quit your real job,'” Dunst told IndieWire. “She thinks Fam is weird but it’s helped him in a way. And in her terms, they’re still living in their house and they’re still fine.
“Every night! Every night! Every night!”
The chant of the Fam pyramid scheme crowd washes over Krystal Stubbs (Kirsten Dunst), signaling a change of heart for the single mother and recent widow on Sunday night’s episode of Showtime’s “On Becoming a God in Central Florida.” Krystal has been looking at hard times after the death of her husband Travis (Alexander Skarsgård), who had gone into debt trying to achieve the American dream through Fam, but not confiding in his wife about their financial straits.
“I think that for Krystal, she didn’t know but was like, ‘Ok, you can go with this,’ because it stops him from drinking. ‘Tut the one caveat is you can’t quit your real job,'” Dunst told IndieWire. “She thinks Fam is weird but it’s helped him in a way. And in her terms, they’re still living in their house and they’re still fine.
- 9/2/2019
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
Kirsten Dunst had a secret. When shooting 2016’s “Hidden Figures,” she was struggling with how to portray Vivian Mitchell, a supervisor to Octavia Spencer’s Dorothy Vaughan that barely hides her hostility and contempt for the mathematician.
“You know what my secret was?” Dunst says with a laugh. “I pretended that my character was in love with Octavia Spencer, but couldn’t do anything about it. I couldn’t rationalize it any other way. So all my anger and pent-up frustration was I was just so in love with Octavia.”
Dunst has been finding her way deep into characters since she was a child, making her film debut at age 7 in Woody Allen’s “Oedipus Wrecks” segment of 1989’s “New York Stories” before achieving stardom at 12 opposite Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt in 1994’s “Interview With the Vampire.” She’s proven she can play everything from a sunny cheerleader in...
“You know what my secret was?” Dunst says with a laugh. “I pretended that my character was in love with Octavia Spencer, but couldn’t do anything about it. I couldn’t rationalize it any other way. So all my anger and pent-up frustration was I was just so in love with Octavia.”
Dunst has been finding her way deep into characters since she was a child, making her film debut at age 7 in Woody Allen’s “Oedipus Wrecks” segment of 1989’s “New York Stories” before achieving stardom at 12 opposite Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt in 1994’s “Interview With the Vampire.” She’s proven she can play everything from a sunny cheerleader in...
- 8/29/2019
- by Jenelle Riley
- Variety Film + TV
Thirty minutes into the first episode of “On Becoming a God in Central Florida,” Showtime’s new satire from Robert Funke and Matt Lutsky, Travis Stubbs (Alexander Skarsgård) drives his car into a swamp and gets eaten by an alligator. It’s a bold narrative choice – killing off miniseries darling Skarsgård and leaving us with 15 more minutes of the episode – that immediately reveals the show’s balls-to-the-wall dedication to zaniness.
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- 8/27/2019
- by Lena Wilson
- The Playlist
Network: Showtime.
Episodes: Ongoing (hour).
Seasons: Ongoing.
TV show dates: August 25, 2019 — present.
Series status: Has not been cancelled.
Performers include: Kirsten Dunst, Théodore Pellerin, Beth Ditto, Mel Rodriguez, Ted Levine, Usman Ally, Julie Benz, Melissa De Sousa, John Earl Jelks, Sharon Lawrence, Josh Fadem, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Alexander Skarsgård, and Mary Steenburgen.
TV show description:
From creators Robert Funke and Matt Lutsky, the On Becoming a God in Central Florida TV show is a dark comedy set in the world of multi-level marketing, or Mlm. The series explores the cultish aspects of Mlm and how people get caught up in their pursuit of more.
Unfolding near Orlando, Florida in 1992, On...
Episodes: Ongoing (hour).
Seasons: Ongoing.
TV show dates: August 25, 2019 — present.
Series status: Has not been cancelled.
Performers include: Kirsten Dunst, Théodore Pellerin, Beth Ditto, Mel Rodriguez, Ted Levine, Usman Ally, Julie Benz, Melissa De Sousa, John Earl Jelks, Sharon Lawrence, Josh Fadem, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Alexander Skarsgård, and Mary Steenburgen.
TV show description:
From creators Robert Funke and Matt Lutsky, the On Becoming a God in Central Florida TV show is a dark comedy set in the world of multi-level marketing, or Mlm. The series explores the cultish aspects of Mlm and how people get caught up in their pursuit of more.
Unfolding near Orlando, Florida in 1992, On...
- 8/26/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
[Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers from “On Becoming a God in Central Florida” Episode 1, “The Stinker Thinker.”]
In most of Alexander Skarsgård’s leading man roles, he’s almost ethereally attractive. His turn in Showtime’s “On Becoming a God in Central Florida,” however, is distinctly different. He’s a gangly guy with bad posture, a mullet-like haircut, and ill-fitting suit. There’s still an earnestness and charm underneath, but Skarsgård is no longer polished and godly; he’s human.
“It’s really hard to make him less hot,” observed co-creator Robert Funke told IndieWire.
“The first time I met him I wanted to be so mad at him, but I just wanted to follow him around the room and hug his leg,” said co-creator Matt Lutsky. “It’s infuriating. He’s so nice and smart and cool and funny.”
Travis Stubbs is just a man who wants to achieve the American dream, and he believes a pyramid scheme named Fam is his ticket. Although he works a 9-to-5 job,...
In most of Alexander Skarsgård’s leading man roles, he’s almost ethereally attractive. His turn in Showtime’s “On Becoming a God in Central Florida,” however, is distinctly different. He’s a gangly guy with bad posture, a mullet-like haircut, and ill-fitting suit. There’s still an earnestness and charm underneath, but Skarsgård is no longer polished and godly; he’s human.
“It’s really hard to make him less hot,” observed co-creator Robert Funke told IndieWire.
“The first time I met him I wanted to be so mad at him, but I just wanted to follow him around the room and hug his leg,” said co-creator Matt Lutsky. “It’s infuriating. He’s so nice and smart and cool and funny.”
Travis Stubbs is just a man who wants to achieve the American dream, and he believes a pyramid scheme named Fam is his ticket. Although he works a 9-to-5 job,...
- 8/26/2019
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
Showtime's new series On Becoming a God in Central Florida, features high-waisted, acid-washed mom jeans, big hair, and landline phones - so obviously, the show is not set in the present day (though it certainly could have been). In fact, the new Kirsten Dunst dramedy is set in 1992.
The place is "Orlando-adjacent." The Florida setting is just a fun feature of the show, allowing for quirky touches like water parks and alligators. But the early '90s setting is a distinct choice on the part of the creators - they always knew that was going to be the time period for the piece.
"It was the '90s from the start," creator Matt Lutsky tells Popsugar at the 2019 TCA Summer press tour, "largely because in America, these kinds of [pyramid schemes] have moved away from external products to more of an idea. But in the 1990s, it was still much more...
The place is "Orlando-adjacent." The Florida setting is just a fun feature of the show, allowing for quirky touches like water parks and alligators. But the early '90s setting is a distinct choice on the part of the creators - they always knew that was going to be the time period for the piece.
"It was the '90s from the start," creator Matt Lutsky tells Popsugar at the 2019 TCA Summer press tour, "largely because in America, these kinds of [pyramid schemes] have moved away from external products to more of an idea. But in the 1990s, it was still much more...
- 8/25/2019
- by Andrea Reiher
- Popsugar.com
Showtime's new dramedy On Becoming a God in Central Florida may just be your favorite show of the new television season. It stars Kirsten Dunst as Krystal Stubbs, a suburban wife and mother who finds herself thrust into a multilevel marketing company after the comically unfortunate death of her husband, Travis (Alexander Skarsgård).
As Krystal attempts to keep her head above water after Travis's death leaves her with next to nothing, she pulls out all the stops to give her and her baby Destinee a better life, while also navigating the tricky waters of Fam (Founders American Merchandise), a pyramid scheme that preys on gullible people looking to get rich. The show is both so bizarre and so recognizable at the same time, you can't help but wonder if it's based on a true story. The answer to that is . . . kind of.
Speaking with creators Robert Funke and Matt Lutsky...
As Krystal attempts to keep her head above water after Travis's death leaves her with next to nothing, she pulls out all the stops to give her and her baby Destinee a better life, while also navigating the tricky waters of Fam (Founders American Merchandise), a pyramid scheme that preys on gullible people looking to get rich. The show is both so bizarre and so recognizable at the same time, you can't help but wonder if it's based on a true story. The answer to that is . . . kind of.
Speaking with creators Robert Funke and Matt Lutsky...
- 8/24/2019
- by Andrea Reiher
- Popsugar.com
On Becoming a God in Central Florida is a captivating and outlandish look at the human condition.
The series has had a long ride from script to screen. After getting passed over by AMC and YouTube Premium, the series, created and executive produced by newcomers Robert Funke and Matt Lutsky will air on Showtime beginning Sunday, August 25.
It's hard to imagine what the show might have looked like two incarnations ago, but the result is an imaginative, thoughtful show that, while very funny, is also unexpectedly heartfelt.
Kirsten Dunst stars as Krystal Stubbs, a young mother and wife in an Orlando-adjacent town. The year is 1992. Krystal has dreams and ambitions, but she has no time to put them into action caring for her daughter Destinee and with her job at the local waterpark.
But she's content with her lot in life as long as they have a roof over their...
The series has had a long ride from script to screen. After getting passed over by AMC and YouTube Premium, the series, created and executive produced by newcomers Robert Funke and Matt Lutsky will air on Showtime beginning Sunday, August 25.
It's hard to imagine what the show might have looked like two incarnations ago, but the result is an imaginative, thoughtful show that, while very funny, is also unexpectedly heartfelt.
Kirsten Dunst stars as Krystal Stubbs, a young mother and wife in an Orlando-adjacent town. The year is 1992. Krystal has dreams and ambitions, but she has no time to put them into action caring for her daughter Destinee and with her job at the local waterpark.
But she's content with her lot in life as long as they have a roof over their...
- 8/23/2019
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Like its protagonist, “On Becoming a God in Central Florida” is something of an underdog.
The journey to bring it to the public was one full of ups and downs. Originally developed for AMC, the show ended up sold to YouTube Premium. During the process, head of TriStar Television Suzanne Patmore Gibbs, who was instrumental in developing the show, unexpectedly passed away (in March 2018), while series star and executive producer Kirsten Dunst got pregnant and had her son (in May 2018). There were murmurings that it would launch on YouTube earlier this year, but it never materialized there, and then in June, Showtime announced it had acquired the 10-episode one-hour series. From there, it was a fast turn-around to get the show ready to launch on the premium cabler in August. Although the show has a linear premiere date of Aug. 25, true to form for the network, it dropped the first...
The journey to bring it to the public was one full of ups and downs. Originally developed for AMC, the show ended up sold to YouTube Premium. During the process, head of TriStar Television Suzanne Patmore Gibbs, who was instrumental in developing the show, unexpectedly passed away (in March 2018), while series star and executive producer Kirsten Dunst got pregnant and had her son (in May 2018). There were murmurings that it would launch on YouTube earlier this year, but it never materialized there, and then in June, Showtime announced it had acquired the 10-episode one-hour series. From there, it was a fast turn-around to get the show ready to launch on the premium cabler in August. Although the show has a linear premiere date of Aug. 25, true to form for the network, it dropped the first...
- 8/23/2019
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
“You have a fearsome energy,” Krystal Stubbs is told midway through On Becoming a God in Central Florida, Showtime’s new comedy about American dreams and delusions. It’s meant as shameless flattery, but it’s also an accurate description of both Krystal and the superb performance that Kirsten Dunst provides in the role — by far the greatest delight in an otherwise uneven and sluggishly-paced series.
When we meet Krystal, she is a harried former beauty queen juggling her marriage to insurance salesman Travis (a mulleted Alexander Skarsgard), care of their baby daughter Destinee,...
When we meet Krystal, she is a harried former beauty queen juggling her marriage to insurance salesman Travis (a mulleted Alexander Skarsgard), care of their baby daughter Destinee,...
- 8/21/2019
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
“On Becoming a God in Central Florida” is such a clever, compelling, and thorough evisceration of American capitalism it’s shocking Elizabeth Warren isn’t listed as an executive producer. Created by Robert Funke and Matt Lutsky, Showtime’s new hourlong black comedy does feature a few well-known progressive producers in EPs George Clooney and Grant Heslov, but the ’90s-set story of lower-middle class Floridians put to ruin by a pyramid scheme isn’t solely a political statement; it chronicles a tragedy in action, as the promise of the American dream is ripped away from those who believe in it — and need it — the most. Like any great satire, you won’t be able to tell if you’re laughing so hard it hurts, or if you’ve just been punched in the gut.
The awesome Kirsten Dunst (also an Ep) is the story here, bringing a captivating vitality and...
The awesome Kirsten Dunst (also an Ep) is the story here, bringing a captivating vitality and...
- 8/21/2019
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
Showtime is offering a two-episode free sampling of its upcoming series On Becoming a God in Central Florida on YouTube and Sho.com. The first two installments of the 10-episode series are posted now, in full, online.
The series starring Kirsten Dunst officially premieres at 10 p.m. Sunday, August 25, on Showtime. Set in a small Orlando-adjacent town in 1992, it’s a story about the cult of free enterprise and one women’s relentless pursuit of the American Dream.
The sample episodes are also available across multiple cable, satellite, telco and streaming TV provider websites, apps and free on demand channels, and are available for free at showtime.com.
Earlier this summer, Showtime picked up On Becoming a God in Central Florida, a one-hour dark comedy from George Clooney and Grant Heslov’s Smokehouse Pictures and Sony’s TriStar Television, that was ordered to series last year by YouTube to debut this year.
The series starring Kirsten Dunst officially premieres at 10 p.m. Sunday, August 25, on Showtime. Set in a small Orlando-adjacent town in 1992, it’s a story about the cult of free enterprise and one women’s relentless pursuit of the American Dream.
The sample episodes are also available across multiple cable, satellite, telco and streaming TV provider websites, apps and free on demand channels, and are available for free at showtime.com.
Earlier this summer, Showtime picked up On Becoming a God in Central Florida, a one-hour dark comedy from George Clooney and Grant Heslov’s Smokehouse Pictures and Sony’s TriStar Television, that was ordered to series last year by YouTube to debut this year.
- 8/16/2019
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
As the peak TV age continues to find new peaks, is it better to be a one-stop shop fighting for majority control, or a speciality store, offering curated picks to fill programming gaps the big guys miss? At the Television Critics Association summer press tour, the attending network heads made their pitch, arguing why each of their services is built to survive the upcoming content scourge courtesy of Disney+, Apple+, WarnerMedia, and more fresh, thirsty TV distributors.
That’s right. It was a brand-off. But which shows came out looking the strongest, which networks the most convincing, and which personalities the most deserving of audiences’ future time and attention? IndieWire sat through 17 days of more than 100 panels, and here’s what we learned: There is a whole lot of television, and a lot of strategies are in flux.
Winners
Timely Citizenship Narratives
A series of shows will examine the question...
That’s right. It was a brand-off. But which shows came out looking the strongest, which networks the most convincing, and which personalities the most deserving of audiences’ future time and attention? IndieWire sat through 17 days of more than 100 panels, and here’s what we learned: There is a whole lot of television, and a lot of strategies are in flux.
Winners
Timely Citizenship Narratives
A series of shows will examine the question...
- 8/10/2019
- by Ben Travers and Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
Showtime’s On Becoming a God in Central Florida was doomed to become a show with no platform until it got scooped up by the network.
“It’s been a hard road for all of us. We’re a little emotional about this,” Dunst said on today’s TCA panel on the series.
The one-hour dark comedy series, starring Ep Kirsten Dunst as Krystal Stubbs, a minimum-wage water park employee clawing her way to the top of a cultish pyramid scheme, was ordered to series last year by YouTube to debut this year.
The series is from George Clooney and Grant Heslov’s Smokehouse Pictures and Sony’s TriStar Television. However, producers were unable to negotiate an Avod deal for the series, so it found a home at Showtime.
Following today’s TCA panel on the show, Ep and showrunner Esta Spalding said YouTube had been supportive and had a...
“It’s been a hard road for all of us. We’re a little emotional about this,” Dunst said on today’s TCA panel on the series.
The one-hour dark comedy series, starring Ep Kirsten Dunst as Krystal Stubbs, a minimum-wage water park employee clawing her way to the top of a cultish pyramid scheme, was ordered to series last year by YouTube to debut this year.
The series is from George Clooney and Grant Heslov’s Smokehouse Pictures and Sony’s TriStar Television. However, producers were unable to negotiate an Avod deal for the series, so it found a home at Showtime.
Following today’s TCA panel on the show, Ep and showrunner Esta Spalding said YouTube had been supportive and had a...
- 8/3/2019
- by Diane Haithman
- Deadline Film + TV
The cast and creative team behind the Showtime series “On Becoming a God in Central Florida” discussed the impact that multi-level marketing schemes during a panel at the Television Critics Association summer press tour on Friday.
Set in a small Orlando-adjacent town in 1992, the series follows Krystal Stubbs (Dunst), a minimum-wage water park employee who lies, schemes and cons her way up the ranks of Founders American Merchandise (Fam) — the cultish, flag-waving, multibillion-dollar pyramid scheme that drove her to ruin in the first place, run by the powerful Obie Garbeau II (Ted Levine).
“These kinds of schemes are all about people being asked to monetize their relationships,” showrunner Esta Spalding said. “What’s heartbreaking is not only the debt and the loss…The losses become familial as well.”
“Everyone on this show wants something more in their life but there is no way they could do that making minimum wage in 1992,” she continued.
Set in a small Orlando-adjacent town in 1992, the series follows Krystal Stubbs (Dunst), a minimum-wage water park employee who lies, schemes and cons her way up the ranks of Founders American Merchandise (Fam) — the cultish, flag-waving, multibillion-dollar pyramid scheme that drove her to ruin in the first place, run by the powerful Obie Garbeau II (Ted Levine).
“These kinds of schemes are all about people being asked to monetize their relationships,” showrunner Esta Spalding said. “What’s heartbreaking is not only the debt and the loss…The losses become familial as well.”
“Everyone on this show wants something more in their life but there is no way they could do that making minimum wage in 1992,” she continued.
- 8/2/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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Kirsten Dunst blinds an all-seeing pyramid in a new trailer for On Becoming a God in Central Florida.
Pyramid schemes didn't start with the Illuminati and didn't end with Amway. Showtime's new series, On Becoming A God in Central Florida, shows the cult of free enterprise is alive and thriving in the southeast land of the mouse. Kirsten Dunst stars as a water park worker who floats to the top in the 10-episode comedy.
Set in 1992, Dunst's character, Krystal Stubbs, lives in the Orlando area. Struggling to make ends meet as a minimum wage worker at a rundown water park, she drinks the kool-aid of multilevel marketing scams. She gets duped by Founders American Enterprise (Fam), a cult-like company which has already brainwashed most of her community with their promises of an “A-list, six-star, jet-set lifestyle," and decides to beat them at their own game.
The pilot was directed by Charlie McDowell.
Kirsten Dunst blinds an all-seeing pyramid in a new trailer for On Becoming a God in Central Florida.
Pyramid schemes didn't start with the Illuminati and didn't end with Amway. Showtime's new series, On Becoming A God in Central Florida, shows the cult of free enterprise is alive and thriving in the southeast land of the mouse. Kirsten Dunst stars as a water park worker who floats to the top in the 10-episode comedy.
Set in 1992, Dunst's character, Krystal Stubbs, lives in the Orlando area. Struggling to make ends meet as a minimum wage worker at a rundown water park, she drinks the kool-aid of multilevel marketing scams. She gets duped by Founders American Enterprise (Fam), a cult-like company which has already brainwashed most of her community with their promises of an “A-list, six-star, jet-set lifestyle," and decides to beat them at their own game.
The pilot was directed by Charlie McDowell.
- 7/15/2019
- Den of Geek
Kirsten Dunst is a fake-tanned, neon-garb-wearing business woman in the trailer for Showtime’s “On Becoming a God in Central Florida.” And she just wants to “f—ing scream.”
The 10-episode series, which tells the story of “the cult of free enterprise and one woman’s relentless pursuit of the American Dream,” premieres Aug. 25 at 10/9c on Showtime. You can watch the trailer above, and check out the official poster below.
According to Showtime, “On Becoming a God in Central Florida” is set in a small, Orlando-adjacent town in 1992, and “follows Krystal Stubbs (Dunst), a minimum-wage water park employee who lies, schemes and cons her way up the ranks of Founders American Merchandise (Fam) — the cultish, flag-waving, multibillion-dollar pyramid scheme that drove her to ruin in the first place, run by the powerful Obie Garbeau II (Levine). Determined to make a better life for herself, Krystal dives deep into Fam...
The 10-episode series, which tells the story of “the cult of free enterprise and one woman’s relentless pursuit of the American Dream,” premieres Aug. 25 at 10/9c on Showtime. You can watch the trailer above, and check out the official poster below.
According to Showtime, “On Becoming a God in Central Florida” is set in a small, Orlando-adjacent town in 1992, and “follows Krystal Stubbs (Dunst), a minimum-wage water park employee who lies, schemes and cons her way up the ranks of Founders American Merchandise (Fam) — the cultish, flag-waving, multibillion-dollar pyramid scheme that drove her to ruin in the first place, run by the powerful Obie Garbeau II (Levine). Determined to make a better life for herself, Krystal dives deep into Fam...
- 7/15/2019
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
On Monday, Showtime premiered the official trailer for its upcoming series On Becoming a God in Central Florida, starring Kirsten Dunst. The pilot premieres Sunday, August 25th at 10:00 pm Et/Pt.
Dunst stars as Krystal Stubbs, a woman living in a small, Orlando-adjacent town in 1992 and struggling to make ends meet in her low-grade job at a rundown water park. She ends up getting involved in a cult-like multimillion-dollar pyramid scheme known as Founders American Enterprise (Fam), scheming and dealing her way to the very top of the organization...
Dunst stars as Krystal Stubbs, a woman living in a small, Orlando-adjacent town in 1992 and struggling to make ends meet in her low-grade job at a rundown water park. She ends up getting involved in a cult-like multimillion-dollar pyramid scheme known as Founders American Enterprise (Fam), scheming and dealing her way to the very top of the organization...
- 7/15/2019
- by Claire Shaffer
- Rollingstone.com
Showtime has a new surprise addition to its summer lineup. “On Becoming a God in Central Florida,” the nine-episode series starring Kristen Dunst, will be debuting at the end of August, the network revealed on Monday.
As part of the news, the ’90s-set drama about one woman’s pursuit of wealth inside a pyramid scheme offered up a first trailer for the series. This first look at “On Becoming a God in Central Florida” comes with a venue change, as the show was originally intended for the YouTube Premium subscription service. Engadget reported last week that YouTube TV was “gifting” Showtime to select “longtime friends” of the service through Labor Day Weekend.
Dunst plays Krystal Stubbs, a woman who chases promises of riches while working her regular job at a water park. As she becomes more entrenched in the scheme to turn quick investments into life-changing money, she begins to...
As part of the news, the ’90s-set drama about one woman’s pursuit of wealth inside a pyramid scheme offered up a first trailer for the series. This first look at “On Becoming a God in Central Florida” comes with a venue change, as the show was originally intended for the YouTube Premium subscription service. Engadget reported last week that YouTube TV was “gifting” Showtime to select “longtime friends” of the service through Labor Day Weekend.
Dunst plays Krystal Stubbs, a woman who chases promises of riches while working her regular job at a water park. As she becomes more entrenched in the scheme to turn quick investments into life-changing money, she begins to...
- 6/17/2019
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
The Kirsten Dunst-led dark comedy series “On Becoming a God in Central Florida” is moving to its third network home.
The one-hour series has been acquired by Showtime after it had previously been ordered to series at YouTube Premium while having first been in development at AMC. The nine-episode first season is set to debut on Aug. 25 at 10 p.m. Et on Showtime.
The series stars Dunst, Théodore Pellerin, Beth Ditto, Mel Rodriguez, and Ted Levine. Robert Funke and Matt Lutsky created and executive produce the series. George Clooney and Grant Heslov also executive produce under their Smokehouse Pictures banner along with Dunst, Charlie McDowell, and Esta Spalding. Spalding also serves as showrunner while McDowell directed the pilot. Sony’s TriStar TV will produce.
The series was a passion project for the late Suzanne Patmore Gibbs, who was the head of TriStar TV at the time of her death last March.
The one-hour series has been acquired by Showtime after it had previously been ordered to series at YouTube Premium while having first been in development at AMC. The nine-episode first season is set to debut on Aug. 25 at 10 p.m. Et on Showtime.
The series stars Dunst, Théodore Pellerin, Beth Ditto, Mel Rodriguez, and Ted Levine. Robert Funke and Matt Lutsky created and executive produce the series. George Clooney and Grant Heslov also executive produce under their Smokehouse Pictures banner along with Dunst, Charlie McDowell, and Esta Spalding. Spalding also serves as showrunner while McDowell directed the pilot. Sony’s TriStar TV will produce.
The series was a passion project for the late Suzanne Patmore Gibbs, who was the head of TriStar TV at the time of her death last March.
- 6/17/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Showtime has picked up On Becoming A God in Central Florida, a one-hour dark comedy series starring Kirsten Dunst. The project, from George Clooney and Grant Heslov’s Smokehouse Pictures and Sony’s TriStar Television, was ordered to series last year by YouTube to debut this year.
Sony TV started conversations about moving the show elsewhere earlier this year, following the Google-owned company’s programming shift that involves making all original series, originally earmarked for Svod platform YouTube Red/Premium, available as Avod offerings, as well as putting a pin in all new scripted development. According to sources, YouTube and Sony TV were not able to negotiate an Avod deal for On Becoming a God in Central Florida. YouTube Originals’ brass, who are said to be proud of the show, then worked closely with Sony TV to find a new home for it. Sony TV also has hit Cobra Kai at YouTube,...
Sony TV started conversations about moving the show elsewhere earlier this year, following the Google-owned company’s programming shift that involves making all original series, originally earmarked for Svod platform YouTube Red/Premium, available as Avod offerings, as well as putting a pin in all new scripted development. According to sources, YouTube and Sony TV were not able to negotiate an Avod deal for On Becoming a God in Central Florida. YouTube Originals’ brass, who are said to be proud of the show, then worked closely with Sony TV to find a new home for it. Sony TV also has hit Cobra Kai at YouTube,...
- 6/17/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Showtime has acquired the dark comedy “On Becoming a God in Central Florida” which stars Kirsten Dunst, who will also executive produce with George Clooney.
The project has gone back and forth between cable TV and streaming. It was initially set up at AMC, before moving over to YouTube Premium, which placed a 10-episode order last year.
Dunst stars as Krystal Gill, an Orlando water park employee who schemes her way to the top of a pyramid scheme called Founders American Merchandise, which previously bankrupted her. The series will take place in the early 1990s. Along with Dunst, the series stars Théodore Pellerin, Beth Ditto, Mel Rodriguez and Ted Levine.
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Here is the logline for the show, courtesy of Showtime:
Set in a small Orlando-adjacent town in 1992, “On...
The project has gone back and forth between cable TV and streaming. It was initially set up at AMC, before moving over to YouTube Premium, which placed a 10-episode order last year.
Dunst stars as Krystal Gill, an Orlando water park employee who schemes her way to the top of a pyramid scheme called Founders American Merchandise, which previously bankrupted her. The series will take place in the early 1990s. Along with Dunst, the series stars Théodore Pellerin, Beth Ditto, Mel Rodriguez and Ted Levine.
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Here is the logline for the show, courtesy of Showtime:
Set in a small Orlando-adjacent town in 1992, “On...
- 6/17/2019
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Garrett Wareing (Perfect) is set for a recurring role on Freeform’s upcoming Pretty Little Liars spinoff The Perfectionists. Wareing will play Zach, a Bhu sophomore currently working three jobs to stay in school, and still manages to maintain stellar grades. His tough exterior hides a sensitive soul who can make anyone melt. The spinoff hails from the same auspices as the original series, writer/executive producer I. Marlene King, Alloy Entertainment and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, and it is based on the popular book series The Perfectionists, written by Pll author Sara Shepard. It’s set to premiere in 2019. Wareing recently starred opposite Abbie Cornish in Perfect, which premiered at SXSW. He previously appeared in Independence Day: Resurgence opposite Joey King and starred in Boy Choir/Hear My Song opposite Kathy Bates and Dustin Hoffman. He’s repped by Paradigm Talent Agency and 23 Management Group.
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- 11/28/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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