The Crew (2021 TV series)
The Crew is an upcoming American comedy streaming television series created by Jeff Lowell for the streaming service Netflix that is set to premiere on February 15, 2021.[1][2]
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Genre | Comedy |
Created by | Jeff Lowell |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
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Executive producers |
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Camera setup | Multi-camera[1] |
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Original network | Netflix |
Premise
The series takes place in a NASCAR garage where the crew chief butts heads with his new boss and "tech-reliant millennial" staff when his owner decided to retire and let his daughter take over the his racing team.[1]
Cast and characters
Main
- Kevin James
- Gary Anthony Williams as Chuck
- Dan Ahdoot as Amir
- Freddie Stroma as Jake
- Sarah Stiles as Beth
- Jillian Mueller as Catherine
Recurring
- Mather Zickel as Frank
Guest starring
- Paris Berelc as Jessie
- Bruce McGill as Bobby Spencer
Episodes
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by [3] | Original release date [4] |
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1 | TBA | TBA | Jeff Lowell | February 15, 2021 |
2 | TBA | TBA | William Vallery | February 15, 2021 |
3 | TBA | TBA | Teleplay by : Jeff Lowell Story by : Burke Johnson & Alexandra Melnick | February 15, 2021 |
4 | TBA | TBA | Jessica Kravitz | February 15, 2021 |
5 | TBA | TBA | Chelsea Catalanotto | February 15, 2021 |
6 | TBA | TBA | Monica Hewes & Diana Gettinger | February 15, 2021 |
7 | TBA | TBA | Rock Reuben | February 15, 2021 |
8 | TBA | TBA | Pete Correale | February 15, 2021 |
9 | TBA | TBA | Kenan A Kel | February 15, 2021 |
10 | TBA | TBA | Michael Loftus | February 15, 2021 |
Production
Development
On September 4, 2019, Netflix gave the production a series order. The series is created by Jeff Lowell who also executive produced alongside Kevin James, Jeff Sussman, Todd Garner, Matt Summers and Tim Clark.[1]
Casting
Upon series order announcement, Kevin James was also cast to star in the series.[5] On December 17, 2019, Gary Anthony Williams, Dan Ahdoot, Freddie Stroma, Sarah Stiles, and Jillian Mueller joined the cast as series regulars.[6] On January 30, 2020, Mather Zickel was cast in a recurring role.[7] On January 15, 2021, it was reported that Paris Berelc and Bruce McGill were cast in guest starring capacity.[2]
Release
The series is set to premiere on February 15, 2021.[2]
References
- Andreeva, Nellie (September 4, 2019). "Kevin James To Star In Netflix Multi-Camera NASCAR Comedy Series 'The Crew'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- Petski, Denise (January 15, 2021). "'The Crew': Kevin James' Comedy Series With 'Bridgerton's Freddie Stroma Unveils Premiere Date, Trailer, Guest Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- "The Crew". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
- "The Crew – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
- Ausiello, Michael (September 4, 2019). "Kevin James to Headline NASCAR Comedy Series The Crew at Netflix". TVLine. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- Petski, Denise (December 17, 2019). "'The Crew': Kevin James' Netflix NASCAR Comedy Series Sets Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- Petski, Denise (January 30, 2020). "'The Crew' Casts Mather Zickel; Chance Kelly Joins 'For Life'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 15, 2021.