Netflix is expanding their comedy catalog. The streaming service just announced they’ve ordered a new TV show called Astronomy Club.
From Kenya Barris, the series will feature the New York-based sketch and improv group Astronomy Club and “use comedy to discuss complex and nuanced real-world topics.” The cast includes Shawtane Bowen, Jonathan Braylock, Ray Cordova, James III, Caroline Martin, Jerah Milligan, Monique Moses and Keisha Zollar.
Netflix has ordered six episodes of Astronomy Club. You can read more info below:
Netflix has ordered the variety sketch series Astronomy Club from Khalabo Ink Society and Irony Point. The six episode half-hour series will star the New York-based improv and sketch comedy group, Astronomy Club.
· As the group has done successfully with its improv and sketch performances, the series will use comedy to discuss complex and nuanced real-world topics. Combining honesty with levity, sketches will explore an array of topics ranging from pop culture and social issues to the Black experience.
· Astronomy Club was formed in 2013, performing in venues all over New York City. The team soon became the first all-black house team at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. Astronomy Club members are: Shawtane Bowen, Jonathan Braylock, Ray Cordova, James III, Caroline Martin, Jerah Milligan, Monique Moses and Keisha Zollar.
· The series is executive produced by Kenya Barris (black-ish, Girls’ Trip) through his transmedia company Khalabo Ink Society and Daniel Powell (Inside Amy Schumer, I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson) for Irony Point.
· These type of partnerships are reflective of Barris’ approach to mentorship and have become a pillar of Khalabo Ink Society’s creative process. With a focus on socially conscious storytelling that reflects our culture and tackles contemporary issues and themes, Barris has grown the transmedia company with the goal of establishing it as a creative collective, where collaboration is fostered and new talent can thrive.”
What do you think? Are you a fan of sketch comedy? Will you watch Astronomy Club?
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