Peacock, the streaming service owned by NBCUniversal, has announced the renewal of its comedy series Bupkis for a second season.
The show, co-created by and starring former Saturday Night Live cast member Pete Davidson, received the green light approximately seven weeks after its debut. Produced by Universal Television and Lorne Michaels' Broadway Video, the renewal reflects the success and impact of the semi-autobiographical series.
Susan Rovner, the Chairman of Entertainment Content at NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, praised Pete Davidson as a unique talent.
“Pete Davidson is a once-in-a-generation talent, and what he created with the first season of Bupkis absolutely blew us away,” said Susan Rovner.
“Pete has the rare ability to make you laugh out loud with his unfiltered brand of comedy, and then tear up with his raw and honest vulnerability. We could not be more proud to continue on this journey with Pete, Lorne Michaels, Broadway Video, and our partners at Universal Television for a second season as we continue to bolster Peacock’s comedy slate,” she added.
Bupkis revolves around Davidson's portrayal of a fictionalized version of himself, navigating the challenges of familial relationships and the complexities of fame while striving for meaningful connections. The series features acclaimed actors Edie Falco and Joe Pesci as Davidson's mother and grandfather, respectively.