Joe Pesci leaves semi-retirement to play Pete Davidson’s grandfather
us.hola.comPete Davidson will be joined by legendary actor Joe Pesci in his upcoming sitcom. The series is called “Bupkis,” and it’s Davidson’s second TV project following the end of his tenure in Saturday Night Live.
It follows a fictionalized version of Davidson’s life, and is written by Davidson, and his frequent collaborators Dave Sirus and Judah Miller.Don’t get too excited, Kim Kardashian’s ex Pete Davidson will barely appear in ‘The Kardashians’Martha Stewart reveals how she feels about Pete Davidson following his split from Kim KardashianPer Deadline, “Bupkis” is a half hour comedy that will air on Peacock and that “will combine grounded storytelling with absurd elements,” which is the type of humor that Davidson is known for.
The series is being compared to “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” which followed a fictionalized version of Larry David and his life.
Pesci was cast to play Davidson’s grandfather, marking his second TV role of his career. Pesci’s casting is huge for Davidson and the series, marking the third instance of Pesci acting following the announcement of his retirement in 1999.
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