Get Shorty (TV series)

Get Shorty
Genre Comedy-drama
Created by Davey Holmes
Based on Get Shorty
by Elmore Leonard
Starring
Composer(s) Antonio Sanchez
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 2
No. of episodes 20 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
Producer(s)
  • Sara E. White
  • Laura Jacqmin
  • Hiram Martinez
Cinematography
Camera setup Single-camera
Running time 48–64 minutes
Production company(s)
Release
Original network Epix
Original release August 13, 2017 (2017-08-13) – present (present)
External links
Official website

Get Shorty is an American comedy-drama television series created by Davey Holmes and inspired by the 1990 Elmore Leonard novel of the same title that premiered on August 13, 2017 on Epix. The series was subsequently renewed for a second season that premiered on August 12, 2018.

Premise

Get Shorty follows "Miles Daly, who works as muscle for a murderous crime ring in Nevada. For the sake of his daughter, he attempts to change professions and become a movie producer, laundering money through a Hollywood film. But instead of leaving the criminal world behind, he accidentally brings it with him to Los Angeles." Daly ends up working with "Rick, a washed-up producer of low-quality films who becomes Miles' partner and guide through the maze of Hollywood."[1]

Cast and characters

Main

  • Chris O'Dowd as Miles Daly, an enforcer for a gang boss out of Nevada who looks to escape his criminal lifestyle and enter into the film industry.
  • Ray Romano as Rick Moreweather, a film producer.
  • Sean Bridgers as Louis Darnell, Miles' partner.
  • Carolyn Dodd as Emma Daly, Miles and Katie's daughter.
  • Lidia Porto as Amara De Escalones
  • Goya Robles as Yago
  • Megan Stevenson as April Quinn
  • Lucy Walters as Katie Daly, Miles' wife who is filing for divorce.
  • Sarah Stiles as Gladys (season 2; recurring season 1)

Recurring

  • Isaac Keys as Ed
  • Sasha Feldman as Bliz
  • Bryan Lugo as Ross
  • Ryan Begay as Clipper
  • Billy Magnussen as Nathan Hill
  • Bruce McIntosh as George
  • Peter Stormare as Hafdis Snaejornsson, the director of the film Miles and Rick are producing, The Admiral's Mistress.
  • Kristoffer Polaha as Jeffrey
  • Phil LaMarr as Brandon Fisher
  • Antwon Tanner as Lyle
  • Paul Adelstein as Wes Krupke
  • Topher Grace as Tyler Mathis
  • Andrea Rosen as Caroline
  • Felicity Huffman as Clara Dillard (season 2), a mothering, high-level special agent for the FBI.
  • Steven Weber as Lawrence Budd (season 2), a powerful film producer in Hollywood. A medical condition has left him hairless, so he glues on a wig and eyebrows. He collaborates on a film with Miles and Rick.
  • Andrew Leeds as Ken Stevenson (season 2), an FBI special agent and the partner of Clara Dillard.
  • Amy Seimetz as Jinny (season 2): a mysterious love interest for Miles.
  • Alex Sawyer as David Oumou (season 2), an actor working a day job, until a murder brings him attention and turns him into an overnight star.
  • Sonya Walger as Lila (season 2), a woman who represents the L.A. wing of a deadly drug cartel.
  • Raymond Cruz as Swayze (season 2), the leader of a Latino prison gang.
  • Heather Graham as Banana Girl (season 2)

Guest

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
110August 13, 2017 (2017-08-13)October 8, 2017 (2017-10-08)
210August 12, 2018 (2018-08-12)October 7, 2018 (2018-10-07)

Season 1 (2017)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
11"The Pitch"Allen CoulterDavey HolmesAugust 13, 2017 (2017-08-13)
22"Sins of a Chambermaid"Colin BuckseyDavey HolmesAugust 13, 2017 (2017-08-13)
33"The Yips"Adam ArkinDan NowakAugust 20, 2017 (2017-08-20)
44"From Stamos With Love"Daisy von Scherler MayerJohn Stuart NewmanAugust 27, 2017 (2017-08-27)
55"A Man of Letters"Ed BianchiDavey Holmes & Laura JacqminSeptember 3, 2017 (2017-09-03)
66"Epinephrine"Ed BianchiJennifer Hoppe & Nancy FichmanSeptember 10, 2017 (2017-09-10)
77"Grace Under Pressure"Dan AttiasDavey Holmes & John NewmanSeptember 17, 2017 (2017-09-17)
88"Shot on Location"Dan AttiasLaura JacqminSeptember 24, 2017 (2017-09-24)
99"Turnaround"Adam ArkinDavey HolmesOctober 1, 2017 (2017-10-01)
1010"Blue Pages"Adam ArkinDavey HolmesOctober 8, 2017 (2017-10-08)

Season 2 (2018)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
111"And What Have We Learned?"Adam ArkinDavey HolmesAugust 12, 2018 (2018-08-12)
122"Pest Control"Adam ArkinEtan FrankelAugust 12, 2018 (2018-08-12)
133"Selenite"Daisy von Scherler MayerLaura JacqminAugust 19, 2018 (2018-08-19)
144"We'll Let You Know"Daisy von Scherler MayerHiram MartinezAugust 26, 2018 (2018-08-26)
155"Fifteen to Thirty Minutes (Depending on Weight)"Adam ArkinDavey Holmes & Alex CarmedelleSeptember 2, 2018 (2018-09-02)
166"Unlimited (Limited)"Adam ArkinLaura JacqminSeptember 9, 2018 (2018-09-09)
177"Banana Split"So Yong KimHiram MartinezSeptember 16, 2018 (2018-09-16)
188"Curtains"So Yong KimEtan FrankelSeptember 23, 2018 (2018-09-23)
199"Safe Space"Adam ArkinLaura Jacmin & Alex CarmedelleSeptember 30, 2018 (2018-09-30)
2010"Pickle"Adam ArkinDavey HolmesOctober 7, 2018 (2018-10-07)

Production

Development

On May 24, 2016, it was announced that Epix had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes. Davey Holmes was reported to be writing the series and Epix president and CEO Mark S. Greenberg said of him, “Davey Holmes is a tremendous talent and has created a fantastic new series that is in the spirit of Leonard's unique brand of social satire and strong narrative voice.”[2] The first season premiered on Epix on August 13, 2017.[3]

On August 23, 2017, the series was renewed for a second ten-episode season.[4]

Casting

On August 23, 2016, it was announced that Chris O'Dowd and Ray Romano had been cast in the series' lead roles.[5] On November 1, 2016, it was reported that Sean Bridgers, Lidia Porto, Megan Stevenson, Goya Robles, Lucy Walters, and Carolyn Dodd had joined the main cast. It was also reported that Sarah Stiles had been cast in a recurring role.[6][7] On February 28, 2017, it was reported that Antwon Tanner had been cast in a recurring role.[8]

In February 2018, it was announced that Felicity Huffman, Steven Weber, and Andrew Leeds had been cast in recurring roles and that Sarah Stiles had been upgraded from recurring role to a starring one.[9][10] In March 2018, it was reported that Amy Seimetz, Alex Sawyer, and Sonya Walger had joined the series in a recurring capacity.[11][12] On May 31, 2018, it was announced that Raymond Cruz had been cast in a recurring role.[13]

Filming

Principal photography for season one occurred from late-2016 through May 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Los Angeles, California.[14] Filming for season two began in February 2018 with production for the whole season expected to take place in Los Angeles, California.[15]

Release

Marketing

On May 25, 2018, a trailer for the first season was released.[16] On July 20, 2018, a trailer for the second season was released.[17]

Premiere

On June 10, 2018, the series held a screening of the second season premiere at the annual ATX Television Festival in Austin, Texas. Following the screening, a question-and-answer panel was held featuring creator Davey Holmes, producer/director Adam Arkin, and actors Chris O’Dowd and Lidia Porto.[18] On September 9, 2018, the series will take part in the 12th annual PaleyFest Fall Television Previews which will feature a preview screening of season two and a conversation with creator and executive producer Davey Holmes and director Adam Arkin, among other guests.[19]

Reception

The first season of Get Shorty has been met with a positive response from critics. On the review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, the first season holds a 75% approval rating with an average rating of 7.24 out of 10 based on 24 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "Get Shorty's slick production values are complemented by its seasoned cast's chemistry to create a fun-filled, if violent, first season that lives up to its source material."[20] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the season a score of 71 out of 100 based on 19 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[21]

References

  1. ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (August 23, 2016). "Ray Romano, Chris O'Dowd to Star in 'Get Shorty' TV Series at Epix". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
  2. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (May 24, 2016). "'Get Shorty' TV Series Ordered By Epix". Deadline. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
  3. ↑ Petski, Denise (May 16, 2017). "'Get Shorty' Gets Premiere Date On Epix; Unveils First-Look Photos". Retrieved May 16, 2017.
  4. ↑ Littleton, Cynthia (August 23, 2017). "Epix Renews 'Get Shorty' for Season 2". Variety. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
  5. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (August 23, 2016). "'Get Shorty': Chris O'Dowd & Ray Romano Poised To Star In Epix Series". Deadline. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
  6. ↑ Petski, Denise (November 1, 2016). "'Get Shorty' Epix Series Rounds Out Regular Cast With Sean Bridgers, Megan Stevenson & More". Deadline. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
  7. ↑ Petski, Denise (November 7, 2016). "'Get Shorty': Sarah Stiles Joins Cast Of Epix Series". Deadline. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
  8. ↑ Petski, Denise (February 28, 2017). "'Get Shorty' Epix Series Casts Antwon Tanner; Maurice Compte Joins Starz's 'Power'". Deadline. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
  9. ↑ Petski, Denise (February 8, 2018). "Felicity Huffman Set To Recur In Season 2 Of Epix's 'Get Shorty'". Deadline. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  10. ↑ Ausiello, Michael (February 27, 2018). "Get Shorty Season 2: Steven Weber and Andrew Leeds Join Cast". TVLine. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  11. ↑ Petski, Denise (March 13, 2018). "'Get Shorty': Amy Seimetz Set To Recur In Season 2". Deadline. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
  12. ↑ Petski, Denise (March 27, 2018). "'Get Shorty': Alex Sawyer & Sonya Walger Set To Recur In Season 2 Of Epix Series". Deadline. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  13. ↑ Petski, Denise (May 31, 2018). "'Get Shorty' Season 2 Adds Raymond Cruz; Susanne Wuest Joins 'Lore'". Deadline. Retrieved May 31, 2018.
  14. ↑ Gomez, Adrian (November 2, 2016). "'Get Shorty' TV series to be filmed in ABQ". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
  15. ↑ "Production Is Underway For Season 2 Of GET SHORTY". Broadway World. February 9, 2018. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
  16. ↑ Otterson, Joe (May 25, 2017). "Epix's 'Get Shorty' TV Series First Trailer Proves Show Business Is a Killer (Watch)". Variety. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
  17. ↑ Pedersen, Erik (July 20, 2018). "'Get Shorty' Season 2 Trailer: Filmmaker, Family Man, Career Criminal – Now His Partner's Wearing A Wire". Deadline. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
  18. ↑ Turchiano, Danielle (March 22, 2018). "ATX Television Festival Adds 'American Vandal,' 'Get Shorty,' 'Claws' to 2018 Lineup (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
  19. ↑ Pedersen, Erik (July 24, 2018). "PaleyFest Fall TV Previews Sets Initial Lineup: Tim Allen, Sarah Silverman, Aaron Paul & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  20. ↑ "Get Shorty: Season 1 - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved December 31, 2017.
  21. ↑ "Get Shorty: Season 1 - Metacritic". Metacritic. Retrieved December 31, 2017.
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