Prime Video have released first look photos from the upcoming comedy series, Overcompensating, created by and starring comedian Benito Skinner. The series will premiere with all eight episodes on May 15, 2025 on the streaming platform. The cast also includes Wally Baram (Shrinking), Mary Beth Barone (Black Mirror), Adam DiMarco (The White Lotus) and Rish Shah (Ms. Marvel).
Recurring guest stars include Connie Britton (Zero Day), Kyle MacLachlan (Fallout), Kaia Gerber (Bottoms), Julia Shiplett (Happiness for Beginners), Tommy Do (The Threesome), Alexandra Beaton (The Next Step), Claire Qute (Lady Ada’s Secret Society), Elias Azimi, Maddie Phillips (Gen V), Holmes (Welcome to Flatch), Corteon Moore (From), Owen Thiele (Theater Camp), Nell Verlaque (Thanksgiving), and Andrea Martin (Evil).
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Charli XCX executive music produces and executive produces.
The synopsis reads, “Overcompensating is a college-set ensemble comedy about the wild, chaotic journey of Benny (Skinner), a closeted former football player and homecoming king, as he becomes fast friends with Carmen (Wally Baram), a high school outsider on a mission to fit in at all costs. With guidance from Benny’s older sister (Mary Beth Barone) and her campus-legend boyfriend (Adam DiMarco), Benny and Carmen juggle horrible hookups, flavored vodka, and fake IDs. Deeply funny and personal, the show explores the lengths to which we all overcompensate while on the path to finding out who we really are.”
Overcompensating is created, written and executive produced by Benito Skinner. Scott King also serves as showrunner and executive producer. Jonah Hill, Matt Dines, and Ali Goodwin executive produce for Strong Baby.
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