‘Overcompensating’ Sets Trailer; Lukas Gage, Megan Fox and Bowen Yang to Guest Star (TV News Roundup)

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Benito Skinner’s fresh series titled “Overcompensating” has just released its official trailer, featuring Lukas Gage, Megan Fox, Bowen Yang, and Matt Rogers as special guests.

A24, Strong Baby, and Amazon MGM Studios present a college-based comedy featuring an ensemble cast. In this film, a former football player (Skinner) who’s in the closet, seeks friendship with a high school outcast (Wally Baram) to fit in. The main cast also includes Kyle MacLachlan, Charli XCX, Connie Britton, Mary Beth Barone, Adam DiMarco, and Rish Shah.

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Furthermore, we have James Van Der Beek, Didi Conn, Rachel Matthews, Danielle Perez, and Yasmine Sahid joining the cast as guest stars. The series is conceived, scripted, and overseen by Skinner. Jonah Hill, Matt Dines, and Ali Goodwin serve as executive producers under Strong Baby. Charli XCX holds the positions of executive producer and executive music producer.

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Joining our cast are James Van Der Beek, Didi Conn, Rachel Matthews, Danielle Perez, and Yasmine Sahid as guest stars. The series has been created, written, and is being overseen by Skinner. Executive production roles for the show are filled by Jonah Hill, Matt Dines, and Ali Goodwin under Strong Baby. Charli XCX serves as both executive producer and executive music producer.

Eight episodes of “Overcompensating” will debut on May 15th, exclusively on Prime Video. Check out the official trailer below for a sneak peek!

In other TV Roundup news:

FIRST LOOKS/TRAILERS

The streaming service Hulu has unveiled the official trailer and fresh artwork for the second season of “Nine Perfect Strangers,” set to air on May 21 with a double premiere. In this upcoming season, Nicole Kidman reprises her role as Masha Dmitrichenko, while new faces joining the cast include Henry Golding, Lena Olin, Annie Murphy, Christine Baranski, Lucas Englander, King Princess, Murray Bartlett, Dolly de Leon, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Mark Strong and Aras Aydin.

Nine individuals, all strangers to each other, are summoned by an enigmatic figure named Masha Dmitrichenko for a rejuvenating wellness retreat nestled in the Austrian Alps. Over the span of a week, Masha pushes them to their limits. Will they persevere? Can Masha herself endure the challenges? Masha is prepared to experiment with various methods in her quest to heal everyone participating, including herself.

“The TV series ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ is adapted from a book written by Liane Moriarty with the same title. Each new episode will be available for streaming every Wednesday, culminating in the season finale on July 2.”

PROGRAMMING

George Rodrigue’s life and artistry, famously depicted in his ‘Blue Dog’ series, will be showcased in the upcoming documentary titled ‘Blue: Life and Art of George Rodrigue’. This insightful film premieres on May 29 across public television stations. Additionally, viewers can stream it online via PBS.org.”

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Rodrigue, a Louisiana native, was recognized for incorporating Cajun culture in his art.

Director Sean O’Malley expressed his hope that people would view ‘Blue’ as a homage to George Rodrigue’s lasting influence on Louisiana’s art and culture, both locally and globally. Rodrigue’s story is complex and incredibly inspiring, with his striking oak trees, emotive Cajun portraits, and iconic Blue Dog paintings forming a rich tapestry. These masterpieces tell an extraordinary tale and serve as a powerful symbol of Rodrigue’s resilience and the profound effect he and his art have had on countless lives,” Sean O’Malley stated.

In this one-hour program, broadcasted by WLAE in New Orleans and disseminated through American Public Television, we find snippets from Rodrigue’s last interview along with interviews of his family members and individuals such as former New Orleans mayor Marc Morial and artist James Michalopoulos.

Jacques Rodrigue, son and executive director of the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts, stated, ‘Blue’ provides a close, intimate look at my father and his pioneering work. This documentary skillfully showcases the transformation in his artwork, his profound affection for Cajun culture, the Blue Dog’s rise as a pop symbol, and his distinctive role in American art history. My dad was, and remains, an icon, not just for Louisiana, but for the entire nation.

Watch the official trailer below.

EXECUTIVE NEWS

Jackie Hayes, Philippe Maigret, and Cindy Mori were recently appointed as members of the Television Academy Foundation’s governing body.

Mori, who is often referred to as Oprah Winfrey’s longstanding talent relations manager, has been chosen to serve a three-year tenure. Meanwhile, Hayes and Maigret, recognized for their positions at Netflix and ITV Studios America respectively, have been given appointments for one year each.

We are delighted to announce that these exceptional people have joined our Foundation’s board. As expressed by Tina Perry, chair of the Television Academy Foundation, their unique skills, fervor for education, and dedication to nurturing future television leaders will be priceless as we strive to broaden our influence and offer exceptional learning chances to budding professionals in the field.

Hayes holds the position of Vice President for Legal Studio Affairs at Netflix, whereas Maigret manages the U.S. Scripted Television Operations at ITV Studios America.

RATINGS

During the first quarter, LiveNow, a service by Fox Television Stations, saw its highest viewership yet. It attracted a total of 502 million views on YouTube.

LiveNow boasts that it surpassed prominent news channels such as CBS News, ABC News, and NBC News in terms of viewership. Its numbers reached 158 million, higher than CBS’s 322 million and NBC’s 353 million views.

Jeff Zellmer, head of FTS digital, stated that LiveNow offers a distinct approach to mainstream scripted news programs. Instead of being pre-planned and polished, it provides raw, locally powered coverage. It’s not surprising that this live, event-driven format thrives on YouTube’s rapidly expanding platform.

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2025-04-30 02:47