“Starstruck” is a refreshing comedy about what happens when a young woman’s meet-cute with a movie star takes a romantic, awkward turn.New Zealand comedian Rose Matafeo co-wrote and stars in the six-episode series, premiering Thursday (June 10) on HBO Max.
It’s a co-production with the BBC and premiered in late April in the UK.Matafeo plays Jessie, a 28-year-old New Zealander living in London and holding down two uninspiring jobs, one working the concession stand at a local movie theater.
She lives in a small apartment with her roommate/best friend, Kate (Emma Sidi), and is no stranger to casual flings. “Being sad doesn’t make you interesting,” Kate tells her.Each episode unfolds in a different season and, in the series opener, it’s New.
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