It’s official – Overcompensating has now been renewed for a second season on Prime Video!
The Benito Skinner-created comedy is coming back for a another round of episodes, months after it’s debut on the streamer, Variety confirms.
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“I have been so overwhelmed by the insane response to the show, and feel so damn lucky to go back to Yates University with Amazon MGM Studios, A24, Strong Baby, and this legendary cast for Season 2!! PLAY SUPER BASS :),” Benito shared in a statement.
The actor and comedian returns not only as creator, but as the star, writer and executive producer as well. Also starring include Wally Baram, Mary Beth Barone, Adam DiMarco, and Rish Shah.
“We look forward to our global Prime Video customers enjoying more of Benito’s captivating and bold storytelling in the second season of Overcompensating,” Vernon Sanders, global head of television at Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios, shared. “Working alongside the talented teams from A24 and Strong Baby has been a joy for everyone involved, and we are excited to see what hilarious moments Benito has planned for Season Two.”
Back in June, Benito confirmed that he had outlines for a second season and was optimistic, but was still waiting for news on the renewal.
“WE’RE OFFICIALLY GOING BACK 2 SCHOOL 😭😩 Thank you so much for all your insane love for this show 😭😭😭 And thank you for being so patient while Daddy’s been cooking season 2. One guy at Hudson News told me he’s watched it 7 times… that’s mental illness my love <3," Benito excitedly shared on Instagram after the news was announced.
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 (Baram), a high school outsider on a mission to fit in at all costs. With guidance from Benny’s older sister (Barone) and her campus-legend boyfriend (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.”
Stay tuned for more updates on Overcompensating season two!
Source: justjared.com