Can you imagine what it’s like to be Pete Davidson, a man whose dating life is the source of dozens of memes and hundreds of gossip pieces? Experience the life of the former SNL star in Peacock’s new eight-episode half-hour comedy, Bupkis. No imagination is required.
Peacock describes the new show as raw and semi-autobiographical. Premiering on Thursday, May 4, 2023, Bupkis follows Pete Davidson as he navigates his family’s unconventional dynamics and learns to find genuine connections amidst the challenges of fame. Supported by big-name guest stars, Bupkis straddles reality and absurdity to best represent what it is to be Pete Davidson (according to Peacock).
Pete Davidson leads the cast as himself, four-time Emmy Award winner Edie Falco (The Sopranos, Nurse Jackie) plays his mom, and Oscar winner Joe Pesci (GoodFellas) stars as Pete’s grandfather. Season one guest stars include La La Anthony, Carly Aquilino, Colson Baker (Machine Gun Kelly), Josh Bitton, Preston Brodrick, Steve Buscemi, and Bobby Cannavale.
Also putting in guest-starring appearances are Kevin Corrigan, Nadia Dajani, Charlamagne Tha God, Charlie Day, Philip Ettinger, Derek Gaines, Brad Garrett, Al Gore, Paul Walter Hauser, Lynne Koplitz, LouLou Lazarus, Sunita Mani, and John Mulaney. Additionally, John Pollono, Delaney Quinn, Simon Rex, Oona Roche, Ray Romano, Cliff “Method Man” Smith, Jon Stewart, Kenan Thompson, Ricky Velez, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and Chase Sui Wonders (Davidson’s current girlfriend) guest star.
Davidson stars in, writes, and serves as an executive producer. Writer Dave Sirus, Lorne Michaels, Andrew Singer, and Erin David are also involved as executive producers. Judah Miller (The King of Staten Island) guides the series as writer, executive producer, and showrunner.