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Amazon Prime Video's upcoming comedy series, Overcompensating, is a comedy ensemble written and executive produced by comedian Benito Skinner. The series is set to release on May 15, 2025.
Skinner, who is famous for his celebrity impressions of Lana Del Rey, Kourtney Kardashian, and many more, will also star as Benny in the comedy series.
The show will explore Benny's coming-out journey as he navigates chaotic college life with his college outsider and new friend, Carmen ( Wally Baram).
The comedy series is brought to you by A24 and Amazon MGM Studios, and Skinner executive produces alongside Jonah Hill (through Strong Baby), Matt Dines, and Ali Goodwin. The show recently released a trailer, which promises a fun and chaotic ride.
More on Overcompensating in our story.
Release and streaming details of Overcompensating
Overcompensating will be released on Amazon Prime Video on May 15, 2025. The show will have eight episodes, which will be dropped on the same day and available to binge watch.
Since the show is an Amazon original series, it will not be available on any other streaming platform yet. The Prime Video monthly plan (with ads) starts from $8.99. However, you can also access streaming and many more benefits through Amazon Prime Membership, which costs $14.99 monthly or $139 annually.
Who is in the cast of Overcompensating?
As mentioned above, Benito Skinner, also known by his online persona of Benny Drama, will star as Benny in Overcompensating. Skinner is an American actor and comedian, best known for his short comedic sketches and celebrity imitations on Instagram and TikTok. He has previously appeared in an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm, Search Party, Queer as Folk and Ziwe.
The main cast for the comedy show includes:
- Benito Skinner as Benny
- Wally Baram as Carmen
- Mary Beth Barone as Grace
- Adam DiMarco as Peter
- Rish Shah as Miles
- Holmes as Hailee
- Corteon Moore as Gabe
- Owen Thiele as George
- Nell Verlaque as Emily
- Connie Britton as Kathryn
English singer and songwriter Charli XCX will also appear as herself in a guest role alongside Canadian actress Andrea Martin.
What is the plot of Overcompensating?
Overcompensating revolves around Benny, a closeted former football player and the homecoming king who befriends a college outsider, Carmen. The show will explore his coming-out journey.
The official synopsis of the show reads as follows:
''...With guidance from Benny’s older sister and her campus-legend boyfriend, Benny and Carmen juggle horrible hookups, flavored vodka, and fake IDs. Deeply funny and personal, the show explores the lengths to which we all overcompensate while on the path to finding out who we really are.”
In an interview with Vanity Fair, Skinner discussed the inspiration behind the show, which is semi-autobiographical, as an exploration of queer people's journey to accept themselves and break from the shackles of created ideal masculinity.
Skinner notes:
“I really wanted queer people to see their experience and the complicatedness of that experience...I feel like the villain of the show in a lot of ways is this addiction to masculinity. I think that everyone feels that, not just queer people.”
The series will debut on May 15, 2025.
Also Read: Charlie XCX showcases her acting chops in the first clip from Overcompensating
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