“Overcompensating” has been renewed for Season 2 at Amazon Prime Video. Series creator Benito Skinner will return to star in, write, and executive produce the second season.
“I have been so overwhelmed by the insane response to the show, and feel so damn lucky to go back to Yates University with Amazon MGM Studios, A24, Strong Baby, and this legendary cast for Season 2!! PLAY SUPER BASS :),” Skinner said.
Along with Skinner, the series regular cast includes Wally Baram, Mary Beth Barone, Adam DiMarco, and Rish Shah. Holmes, Corteon Moore, Owen Thiele and Nell Verlaque have recurring roles. Recurring guest stars include Connie Britton, Kyle MacLachlan, Kaia Gerber, Julia Shiplett, Tommy Do, Alexandra Beaton, Claire Qute, Elias Azimi and Maddie Phillips. Andrea Martin has a guest star role.
“We look forward to our global Prime Video customers enjoying more of Benito’s captivating and bold storytelling in the second season of ‘Overcompensating,’” said Vernon Sanders, global head of television at Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios. “Working alongside the talented teams from A24 and Strong Baby has been a joy for everyone involved, and we are excited to see what hilarious moments Benito has planned for Season Two.”
“Overcompensating” is described as a college ensemble comedy “about the wild, chaotic journey of Benny (Skinner), a closeted former football player and homecoming king, as he becomes fast friends with Carmen (Baram), a high school outsider on a mission to fit in at all costs. With guidance from Benny’s older sister (Barone) and her campus-legend boyfriend (DiMarco), Benny and Carmen juggle horrible hookups, flavored vodka, and fake IDs.”
“From the very beginning, Benito brought us a vision that was fearless, hilarious, and deeply personal, said Sam French, head of US television at A24. “It’s been amazing to see audiences around the world connect with his story and we’re thrilled to continue this journey with him, Scott King, our partners at Prime Video and Strong Baby.”
Overcompensating is created, written, and executive produced by Skinner. Scott King serves as showrunner and executive producer. Jonah Hill, Matt Dines, and Ali Goodwin executive produce for Strong Baby. Josh Bachove and Daniel Gray Longino executive produce along with Charli XCX, who also serves as executive music producer
