‘Joe Exotic’ series with Kate McKinnon adds John Cameron Mitchell as the Tiger King
nme.comJoe Exotic.The upcoming show, which is one of a number of projects in the works in the wake of Netflix documentary series Tiger King‘s success, is also set to star Kate McKinnon as Carole Baskin.Mitchell, who is perhaps best known for co-creating Hedwig and the Angry Inch, will play the infamous zookeeper Joe ‘Exotic’ Schreibvogel in the series as he loses himself in his hatred for rival Baskin.The show itself is based on the Wondery Podcast of the same name, and is set to air across NBC, Peacock and USA Network.“I’m thrilled to take on the role of this modern folk antihero,” the actor said (via Variety). “Joe and I are the same age and like him, I grew up queer in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas so I feel like I know a little bit about this guy.
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