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'''''Little America''''' is an American [[Anthology series#Television|anthology]] television series produced for [[Apple TV+]]. It will premiere on January 17, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|last=Thorne|first=Will|title='Little America' Scores Early Season 2 Renewal at Apple|url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/kumail-nanjiani-emily-v-gordon-apple-series-little-america-renewed-season-2-1203434216/|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=December 12, 2019|accessdate=December 12, 2019}}</ref> The show was renewed for a second season in December 2019, prior to the series premiere.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/kumail-nanjiani-emily-v-gordon-apple-series-little-america-renewed-season-2-1203434216/|title=‘Little America’ Scores Early Season 2 Renewal at Apple|last=Thorne|first=Will|last2=Thorne|first2=Will|date=2019-12-12|website=Variety|language=en|access-date=2020-01-08}}</ref>
'''''Little America''''' is an American [[Anthology series#Television|anthology]] television series produced for [[Apple TV+]]. It premiered on January 17, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|last=Thorne|first=Will|title='Little America' Scores Early Season 2 Renewal at Apple|url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/kumail-nanjiani-emily-v-gordon-apple-series-little-america-renewed-season-2-1203434216/|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=December 12, 2019|accessdate=December 12, 2019}}</ref> The show was renewed for a second season in December 2019, prior to the series premiere.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/kumail-nanjiani-emily-v-gordon-apple-series-little-america-renewed-season-2-1203434216/|title=‘Little America’ Scores Early Season 2 Renewal at Apple|last=Thorne|first=Will|last2=Thorne|first2=Will|date=2019-12-12|website=Variety|language=en|access-date=2020-01-08}}</ref>


==Premise==
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Revision as of 08:35, 18 January 2020

Little America
Genre
Based onLittle America
by Epic Magazine
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time30 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkApple TV+
ReleaseJanuary 17, 2020 (2020-01-17)

Little America is an American anthology television series produced for Apple TV+. It premiered on January 17, 2020.[1] The show was renewed for a second season in December 2019, prior to the series premiere.[2]

Premise

Little America looks to "go beyond the headlines to look at the funny, romantic, heartfelt, inspiring and unexpected lives of immigrants in America, at a time when their stories are more relevant than ever."[3]

Cast

  • Harvey Guillén[4]
  • Jamie Gore Pawlik plays the role of Charlotte Ansley
  • Conphidance plays the role of Iwegbuna Ikeji[5]
  • Eshan Inamdar plays the role of a young Kunal Sah
  • Suraj Sharma plays the role of adult Kunal Sah
  • Kemiyondo Coutinho plays the role of Beatrice

Production

On February 8, 2018, it was announced that Apple was developing a television series based on the true stories collection "Little America" featured in Epic Magazine. The show is set to be written by Lee Eisenberg, Kumail Nanjiani, and Emily V. Gordon, all of whom will also executive produce alongside Alan Yang, Joshuah Bearman, and Joshua Davis. Arthur Spector will act as co-executive producer. Production companies involved with the series include Universal Television.[3][6][7][8] On June 19, 2018, it was announced that Apple had given the production a series order.[9][10][11] The show began filming in New Jersey in early 2019. [12] In December 2019, Apple renewed the series for a second season.[13]

References

  1. ^ Thorne, Will (December 12, 2019). "'Little America' Scores Early Season 2 Renewal at Apple". Variety. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
  2. ^ Thorne, Will; Thorne, Will (2019-12-12). "'Little America' Scores Early Season 2 Renewal at Apple". Variety. Retrieved 2020-01-08.
  3. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (February 8, 2018). "'Little America' Immigrant Anthology Series In Works At Apple From 'The Big Sick' Writers, Lee Eisenberg & Alan Yang". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
  4. ^ "Emily V Gordon on Instagram: "Look at delight! (I *think* I'm allowed to say that Harvey is in an episode of our upcoming Apple show and he's great in it)"". Instagram. Retrieved 2019-07-22.
  5. ^ Maas, Jennifer. "Little America' Trailer: Apple Anthology Series Is Filled With Tears and 'Only in America…' Jokes (Video)". The Wrap. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
  6. ^ Otterson, Joe (February 8, 2018). "'Big Sick' Pair, Lee Eisenberg to Shepherd Immigrant Anthology Series 'Little America' for Apple". Variety. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
  7. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (February 8, 2018). "'The Big Sick' Writers Plot Immigration Anthology Series for Apple". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
  8. ^ Wright, Megh (February 8, 2018). "Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon Developing 'Little America' Anthology Series at Apple". Splitsider. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
  9. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 19, 2018). "Apple Orders 'Little America' Immigrant Anthology Series From 'The Big Sick' Writers, Lee Eisenberg & Alan Yang". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
  10. ^ Otterson, Joe (June 19, 2018). "Apple Orders 'Little America' Anthology Series From 'Big Sick' Duo, Lee Eisenberg". Variety. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
  11. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (June 19, 2018). "Immigration Anthology From 'Big Sick' Writers Ordered to Series at Apple". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
  12. ^ Katzban, Nicholas (April 17, 2019). "'Silicon Valley' star shoots Apple TV series in Lyndhurst on immigrant experience stories". Retrieved July 15, 2019.
  13. ^ "Apple renews highly anticipated "Little America" for Season 2 ahead of Season 1 premiere - Apple". apple-tv-plus-press.apple.com. Retrieved 2020-01-08.