Showtime has released
the trailer for I'm Dying Up Here. Based on the non-fiction book of the same
name by William Knoedelseder, the drama series chronicles the stand-up comedy
scene of Los Angeles in the 1970s, a time that saw the rise of such famed
comedians as Richard Pryor, David Letterman, and Jay Leno.
Executive produced by
Jim Carrey, I'm Dying Up Here stars Melissa Leo, Michael Angarano, Ari Graynor,
Al Madrigal, Clark Duke, Jon Daly, RJ Cyler, Ginger Gonzaga, Andrew Santino,
Erik Griffin, and Jake Lacy to name but a few.
Premiering on June 4,
the first season of the comedy drama will feature a bounty of guest stars
including Sebastian Stan, Robert Forster, Alfred Molina, and Dylan Baker.
The new one-hour
SHOWTIME drama series I’M DYING UP HERE explores L.A.’s famed ‘70s stand-up
comedy scene where the careers of legends such as David Letterman, Jay Leno and
Richard Pryor were launched. The series delves into the inspired, damaged and
complicated psyches of those who stand alone in front of an audience “dying”
for fame, fortune and, with any luck, a shot on Johnny Carson. I’M DYING UP
HERE stars Academy Award winner Melissa Leo (Wayward Pines, Treme), Ari Graynor
(Bad Teacher), Michael Angarano (The Knick), Clark Duke (Hot Tub Time Machine),
Andrew Santino (Mixology), Erik Griffin (Workaholics), RJ Cyler (Me and Earl
and the Dying Girl), Al Madrigal (The Daily Show), and Jake Lacy (Obvious
Child) as part of a large ensemble cast. This fictional group of competitive
but close-knit comedians is mentored by “Goldie” (Leo), a brassy comedy club
owner who rules over her business with an iron fist, but nurtures her comedians
with tough love. For Goldie and her crew, there’s truly no such thing as an
easy laugh. Recurring guest stars include Stephen Guarino (Happy Endings),
Brianne Howey (Horrible Bosses 2), Jon Daly (Kroll Show), and Ginger Gonzaga
(Togetherness). Guest stars include Emmy nominee Dylan Baker (The Good Wife),
Oscar® nominee Robert Forster (Jackie Brown), Oscar nominee Cathy Moriarty
(Raging Bull), with Sebastian Stan (Captain America: The Winter Soldier, The
Martian) and Emmy Award nominee Alfred Molina (Chocolat).
Produced by SHOWTIME, I’M DYING
UP HERE is created and executive produced by Dave Flebotte, and executive
produced by Michael Aguilar and Golden Globe winner Jim Carrey, along with
Christina Wayne for Endemol Shine Studios and Assembly Entertainment. The
series is based on the non-fiction book of the same name by William Knoedelseder.
The pilot was written by Flebotte and directed by Jonathan Levine.
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