Amazon Prime Video has announced the premiere date of their highly anticipated coming-of-age comedy, I’m A Virgo. The series, created, written, and executive produced by filmmaker Boots Riley, stars Emmy-winning actor Jharrel Jerome in the lead role of Cootie.
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The show promises to be a darkly comedic and fantastical joyride that follows the journey of Cootie, a 13-foot-tall young Black man living in Oakland, California. Having grown up hidden away, Cootie immerses himself in the real world and discovers its beauty, contradictions, and challenges. Along the way, he forms friendships, finds love, and even encounters his idol, a real-life superhero named The Hero, played by Walton Goggins.
The talented cast of I’m A Virgo includes Brett Gray, Tony-nominated and Obie-winning actor Kara Young, Allius Barnes, Olivia Washington, Mike Epps, and Carmen Ejogo. The series features original music and score by the art pop duo Tune-Yards.
The Amazon Original series will be available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world on June 23. As a member of Amazon Prime, you can enjoy all seven episodes of I’m A Virgo as part of the savings, convenience, and entertainment that comes with a single membership.
Co-produced by Amazon Studios and Media Res Studio, I’m A Virgo is co-showrun by Boots Riley and Tze Chun. Michael Ellenberg and Lindsey Springer serve as executive producers for Media Res Studio, alongside Rebecca Rivo and Jharrel Jerome.
If you’re looking for a mythical odyssey that will question the purpose of the mythical odyssey, then I’m A Virgo is the perfect series for you. With a talented cast, creative team, and a unique storyline, this show promises to be an exciting addition to your watchlist. Be sure to mark your calendars for June 23 and get ready for a coming-of-age journey like no other.
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