This Prime Video sitcom offers heartfelt humor and groundbreaking expressions.
A fresh take on family and identity
Executives and sitcoms produced by industry legends such as Norman Lear, Lavern Cox, and George Wallace. Beautiful slate Explore family, identity and second chances in the most unexpected ways.
The series follows Harry Slate (Wallace), the owner of an old-fashioned Alabama car wash, where the world was upside down when an estranged child returns home. When they try to repair their tense relationship, they navigate the growing pains of understanding each other. It deals with the evolving romance between all his quirky neighbors, a congregation of chaos, and between Desiree and Harry’s right-hand man Mac (Jay Wilkison).
Cox and Wallace look back on their Hollywood journey
Laverne Cox was a pioneer in Hollywood and broke the barrier as the first openly trans person to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award. Her job The orange is a new black Although he puts the trance story in the mainstream, Cox continues to seek authentic representation both in front and behind the camera.
“This is one of the hardest things I’ve done and it’s ironic enough,” Cox said. “Because Desiree is so close to me. She’s based on me, and a lot of the storyline comes from my life. I think she’s the younger version of me.”
“She made it happen,” Wallace said of Cox’s influence on the show’s inclusive vibe. “Everyone on every walk in life was represented. I learned so much just by being with someone I’ve never hanged out before. We’ve all become a family.”
Meanwhile, veteran comedian and actor Wallace brings decades of experience to comedy. Wallace’s career has worked with comedy greats such as Richard Pryor and Red Fox.
Behind the scenes: Create a comprehensive set
Beyond laughs, the show boasts a truly diverse and inclusive production team.
“We created a room for writers with people of color, strange people, trans people, people from the South and people from the church,” Cox said. “To express at every level of production makes a difference. If someone comes from a project I’ve worked on and says they have some horrible experiences, I’m devastated. People are being seen and praised. What is the fact that I felt it? That’s what I’m most proud of.”
Wallace reflected Cox’s feelings and emphasized the importance of cultivating a welcoming set.
What’s next? Beautiful slate?
Season 1 has just begun, but creators are already thinking about what’s ahead.
“We have about three or four seasons mapped and we’re very excited about what the upcoming season will be,” teased Cox. “If people love the show, they should write Amazon and say, ‘We need a second season!’ ”
Wallace added with a smile. “We’re going to do what people want. And trust me, there’s a lot more.”
A mix of Heartfelt storytelling and laughing moments, Beautiful slate It’s poised to become a game changer for sitcoms. If the first season is any indication, the audience wants an emotional, hilarious, and completely unforgettable ride.
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Source: Gayety – gayety.co
