Sherman's Showcase
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| Starring | Bashir Salahuddin |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
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| Original network | IFC |
Sherman's Showcase is an upcoming American comedy television series set to premiere on IFC.
Premise
Sherman's Showcase is inspired by variety shows including Soul Train, American Bandstand, The Midnight Special, and In Living Color with each episode hosted by Sherman McDaniel as he takes viewers through time via music and comedy drawn from the forty-year library of a legendary (but fictional) musical variety show."[1]
Cast and characters
- Bashir Salahuddin as Sherman McDaniel
Production
Development
On July 29, 2017, it was announced that IFC had given the production an episodic script order. The series was created by Bashir Salahuddin and Diallo Riddle who were also expected to write and executive produce the potential series.[2]
On May 3, 2018, it was announced that IFC had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of eight episodes. In addition to the previously announced creative team, it was announced that John Legend would serve as an executive producer. Production companies involved with the series include Get Lifted Film Co. and RadicalMedia.[1][3]
Casting
Alongside the series order announcement, it was confirmed that Bashir Salahuddin would star as the host of the fictional variety series.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Petski, Denise (May 3, 2018). "John Legend-Produced Variety Show From 'Late Night' Duo Gets IFC Series Order". Deadline. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
- ↑ Pedersen, Erik (July 29, 2017). "IFC Sets 2018 Slate With 11 Comedy Projects Including 'How To Rig An Election' & Oliver Platt-Produced 'NGO' – TCA". Deadline. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
- ↑ Littleton, Cynthia (May 3, 2018). "IFC Orders Sketch Comedy Series 'Sherman's Showcase'". Variety. Retrieved May 3, 2018.