HBO has released the first teaser trailer for its new TV series Avenue 5, a science fiction comedy set to premiere on HBO during January 2020. The show stars Hugh Laurie as Ryan Clark, the captain of Avenue 5, Suzy Nakamura as Iris Kimura, an associate owner of Avenue 5, Rebecca Front as Karen Kelly, a passenger aboard Avenue 5, Zach Woods as Matt Spencer, Head of Customer Relations for Avenue 5, Josh Gad as Herman Judd, billionaire owner of Avenue 5, Nikki Amuka-Bird as Rav Mulcair, head of Mission Control, Lenora Crichlow as Billie McEvoy, second engineer on the Avenue 5, Ethan Phillips as Spike Williams, a former astronaut who is now a womanizing alcoholic, and Himesh Patel as Jordan Hatwal, a stand-up comedian who takes up an eight-week residency on Avenue 5.
Plot and Setting
Avenue 5 is set in a future where space travel has become a common luxury, and the series takes place aboard a space cruise ship named Avenue 5. The ship is on an eight-week journey around Saturn, offering its passengers a unique and luxurious space travel experience. However, things take a turn for the worse when technical difficulties arise, and the crew must navigate the challenges of space travel while keeping the passengers calm and entertained.
The show combines elements of science fiction with comedy, creating a unique blend that explores the absurdities and challenges of space travel. The series is created by Armando Iannucci, known for his work on the political satire Veep, and promises to deliver a similar style of humor and wit.
Characters and Cast
The cast of Avenue 5 is filled with talented actors who bring their characters to life with humor and depth. Hugh Laurie, known for his role in House, plays the charismatic and somewhat flawed captain, Ryan Clark. Suzy Nakamura, who has appeared in shows like Dr. Ken and The West Wing, plays Iris Kimura, an associate owner of the ship who must deal with the various crises that arise.
Rebecca Front, a British actress known for her work in The Thick of It, plays Karen Kelly, a passenger who becomes involved in the ship’s troubles. Zach Woods, who has appeared in The Office and Silicon Valley, plays Matt Spencer, the head of customer relations who must manage the passengers’ complaints and concerns.
Josh Gad, known for his roles in Frozen and The Book of Mormon, plays Herman Judd, the eccentric billionaire owner of Avenue 5. Nikki Amuka-Bird, who has appeared in Luther and Quarry, plays Rav Mulcair, the head of Mission Control who must coordinate the rescue efforts from Earth.
Lenora Crichlow, known for her roles in Being Human and Black Mirror, plays Billie McEvoy, the second engineer who must work to fix the ship’s technical issues. Ethan Phillips, who has appeared in Star Trek: Voyager, plays Spike Williams, a former astronaut who is now a womanizing alcoholic. Himesh Patel, known for his role in Yesterday, plays Jordan Hatwal, a stand-up comedian who provides entertainment for the passengers.
Production and Expectations
The production of Avenue 5 has generated significant buzz, with fans eagerly anticipating the show’s premiere. The combination of a talented cast, a unique setting, and the creative vision of Armando Iannucci has set high expectations for the series. The show’s blend of science fiction and comedy offers a fresh take on the genre, and the teaser trailer has already garnered positive reactions from viewers.
As more information is released for the new HBO science fiction comedy TV series premiering early next year, we will keep you up to speed as always.
Source: HBO
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