Peacock shared a first look at Joe Pesci in Pete Davidson’s semi-autobiographical comedy series “Bupkis.”
It was first reported that Pesci would join the series in August. He stars alongside Davidson as well as Eddie Falco. The half-hour show is described as a high-fiction version of the real life of Pete Davidson.” Pesci plays Davidson’s grandfather, while Falco plays his mother. Peacock’s series was ordered in April and is currently in production.
“Bupkis” marks Pesci’s second regular television role. Prior to that, he starred in the 1985 NBC short series “Half Nelson.” Pesci is best known for his film career, particularly his collaborations with Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro. The trio worked together in influential films such as “Raging Bull”, “Goodfellas”, “Casino” and “The Irishman”. Pesci won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his work in “Goodfellas” and was nominated in the same category for both “Raging Bull” and “The Irishman”. Pesci is also known for his roles in films such as “My Cousin Vinny” and “Lethal Weapon” and the first two movie franchises “Home Alone” and “JFK”.
Davidson serves as co-writer and executive producer on “Bupkis” in addition to starring. Dave Cyrus and Juda Miller will also write and executive produce the show alongside Davidson, with Miller as show director. Production will be led by Lorne Michaels, Andrew Singer and Erin David of Broadway Video. Jason Orley will serve as director and co-executive producer. Universal TV is the studio.
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