I'm Dying Up Here
I'm Dying Up Here is an upcoming American comedy-drama pilot created by Jim Carrey. The pilot will be written by David Flebotte and directed by Jonathan Levine. It will premiere on Showtime in 2016. Carrey, Flebotte, Michael Aguilar, and Christina Wayne will serve as exec producers on the 1970s LA-set pilot.[1]
Cast
- Ronald Cyler II as Adam, a struggling stand-up comedian.[2]
- Stephen Guarino as Sully, a zany stand-up comedian.[3]
- Ari Graynor as Cassie, an ambitious comedian from Texas.[4]
- Melissa Leo as Goldie, a brassy comedy club owner.[5]
- Clark Duke as Larry, a ballsy young Boston-bred comic.[5]
- Erik Griffin as Ralph, a former Vietnam vet and comic.[6]
- Andrew Santino as Bill, a comedy club favorite.[6]
Guests
- Sebastian Stan as Clay, a funny and charming on-the-rise comedian.[5]
- Dylan Baker as Johnny Carson[7]
- Robert Forster as Guy Appuzo, the father of Clay.[7]
- Cathy Moriarty as Angie Appuzo, Clay's mother.[7]
- Alfred Molina as Carl, a mediocre talent manager.[7]
- Al Madrigal as Edgar Martinez, a loose cannon comedian.[7]
- Jon Daly as Arnie, a struggling comic.[7]
References
- ^ Wagmeister, Elizabeth (August 11, 2015). "Jim Carrey Lands Showtime Pilot Order for Series Set in 1970s L.A. Comedy Scene". variety.com. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 4, 2015). "Showtime Pilot 'I'm Dying Up Here' Casts 'Me And Earl And The Dying Girl' Star". deadline.com. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
- ^ Elise Sandberg, Bryn (September 29, 2015). "'Happy Endings' Favorite Joins Showtime Pilot 'I'm Dying Up Here' (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (October 8, 2015). "Ari Graynor Boards Showtime's Jim Carrey Dark Comedy (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
- ^ a b c Wagmeister, Elizabeth (October 16, 2015). "Melissa Leo to Star in Showtime's Dark Comedy 'I'm Dying Up Here'". variety.com. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
- ^ a b Otterson, Joe (September 24, 2015). "'Workaholics' Star Erik Griffin, Andrew Santino Join Showtime's 'I'm Dying Up Here'". thewrap.com. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f Lenker, Margaret (October 19, 2015). "'Good Wife' Star to Play Johnny Carson in Showtime's 'I'm Dying Up Here' Comedy Pilot". variety.com. Retrieved October 30, 2015.