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NOTE FROM ELIZABETH BANKS, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:
To think this journey began over 15 years ago – from the discovery of Mickey Rapkin’s book, to three incredible films, and now a television series. We could never have imagined the life that this story would take on. It was really important to us that Bumper in Berlin be recognizable to the fans, for its irreverent comedy and phenomenal music, but also entirely distinct from what you’ve seen before. We wanted to honor The Barden Bellas and the Pitch Perfect world, while expanding into a fresh and brilliantly weird character journey. This story is about second chances, friendship, and the idea that your dreams can come true in unexpected ways - anywhere in the world, at any point in your life. When we brought Megan Amram on board, it was clear she shared that vision and brought the whole Berliner world and characters to life in a way that only Megan could.
I have so much love for this cast – they are just the most talented and hilarious group of people. It’s been so fun watching Adam Devine grow as an actor and artist, from his first Pitch Perfect audition over ten years ago. And it’s been an absolute joy seeing Sarah Hyland, Jameela Jamil, Lera Abova and the fully-fleshed Berliner Flula Borg bringing their own brilliance and outstanding performances. We also worked with incredible musicians and artists to write songs that really speak to each character. It’s just been an amazing journey and we’re so excited for the world to see this story continue to unfold.
NOTE FROM MEGAN AMRAM, SHOWRUNNER / WRITER / EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:
Guten tag! Or, if you're reading this at night: Guten abend! But if it's night,
please, put down your work. Be present. Have a nice dinner at a local
restaurant. Tell them Megan sent you.
I am deeply excited to share with you the first season of Pitch Perfect: Bumper
in Berlin. This show is a spin-off series from the Pitch Perfect movie
franchise, and it has been so fun playing in the Pitch Perfect sandbox. I have
been honored to have been brought into the Pitch Perfect fold by Elizabeth
Banks. Like many of you, I saw the movies in the theaters a decade ago and
laughed my butt off. My toes have still never recovered from how hard I tapped
them.
With Bumper in Berlin, the other producers and I decided we wanted to expand
the world of Pitch Perfect into something recognizable yet unique. We wanted to
keep what made the movies special but create a new world that felt completely
original. To take the elements of the movies we know and love -- the humor, the
camaraderie, and the music -- and make it something sweet and absurd. Two
beloved characters from the movies are joined by a whole new cast of characters
who hopefully inject a freshness and absurdity to the franchise the world
already adores.
Adam Devine is an absolute treasure – consistently funny and sweet. Sarah Hyland and Adam have incredible chemistry and she has the pipes of a bona fide superstar. Flula Borg is as funny as expected but brings a grounded, beating heart to the show. Jameela Jamil steals every scene she’s in and our newcomer Lera Abova is insanely talented and we're so excited to be introducing the world to her.
ABOUT THE SERIES
Showrunner / Writer / Executive Producer: Megan Amram
Executive Producers: Elizabeth Banks and Max Handelman of Brownstone Productions, Paul Brooks and Scott Neimeyer of Gold Circle Films, Adam Devine
Executive Producer (episode 1) / Director (episodes 1-2): Todd Strauss-Schulson
Executive Producer / Producing Director (episodes 3, 4, 6): Richie Keen
Director (episodes 5): Maureen Bharoocha
Produced by: Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group
Cast: Adam Devine, Flula Borg, Sarah Hyland, Lera Abova, Jameela Jamil
SERIES REGULARS | CAST
& CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
ADAM DEVINE (Righteous Gemstones, Workahaolics) will play Bumper Allen, who, after his a cappella TikTok goes viral in Berlin, moves to Germany to pursue his dreams of becoming an international pop star. He sets his sights on the national German Unity Day concert, and vows to work as hard as he can to transition from acapella amateur into bona fide superstar. In Germany, he feels like a fish out of mustard, but he knows he can do anything he sets his mind to.
FLULA BORG (Pitch Perfect 2, The Suicide Squad, Curb Your Enthusiasm) will play Pieter Krämer who has transitioned from German a cappella star to discredited German music manager. He signs Bumper as his only client, and brings him to Berlin to pursue his dreams.
SARAH HYLAND (Modern Family, The Wedding Year) will
play Heidi, Pieter and Bumper's cheery and slightly odd American
assistant. While working on Bumper's team by day, she secretly harbors dreams
of being a singer-songwriter herself, and moonlights by performing original
songs in a Berlin cabaret.
LERA ABOVA (Anna) will play Thea Krämer,
Piëter’s sister and a prominent Berlin DJ and music producer. She performs in
clubs all over the city as DJ Das Boot. She is as cool as Berlin in December
(4.1°C).
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