Benito 'Benny Drama' Skinner Is Getting an A24 Comedy Series With Charli XCX!
Benny Drama – AKA Benito Skinner – is launching a TV show!
The 29-year-old social media comedian has landed a deal to bring a new coming-out comedy to Amazon called Overcompensating, and Charli XCX is attached to the scripted series.
The project is being produced by A24 and revolves around “an Idaho football player named Benny as he struggles to accept his sexuality in college, finding himself overcompensating as he tries to convince himself he’s something he’s not. The ensemble comedy is described as poignant, personal and deeply funny and will explore experiences people have figuring themselves out, including the various personalities one tries out and the journey to find people who accept you just as you are,” via THR.
Benny wrote the script and is executive producing alongside Jonah Hill and his Strong Baby production company.
Charli XCX will handle the music for the series and executive produce.
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