“Atlanta” is a Hulu original series, that premiered on the platform in 2016. Ever since it is considered one of the best comedy series on Hulu.
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- Atlanta is an American comedy-drama television series.
- It was created by Donald Glover.
- It premiered on September 6, 2016, on FX.
- It has been renewed for a third and fourth season with the third season set to premiere in early 2022.
- The series centers on college dropout and music manager Earnest “Earn” Marks (Glover) and rapper Paper Boi (Brian Tyree Henry) as they navigate the Atlanta rap scene.
- It also stars Lakeith Stanfield and Zazie Beetz.
- Atlanta has received many awards and nominations, including two Golden Globe Awards for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy and Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy for Glover, and two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series and Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series.
- Glover’s Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series was the first ever awarded to an African-American, and his work as the series’ writer and executive producer has received praise.
- FX first began developing the show in August 2013.
- Then the pilot was ordered to series by FX Networks in December 2014.
- It was directed by Hiro Murai.
- It was shot in Atlanta.
- It got picked up to series with a 10-episode order in October 2015.
- Glover, who grew up in Atlanta and also works as a musician, stated that “the city influenced the tone of the show”.
- The series is also notable for having an all-black writing staff, which is virtually unheard of in American television.
- The writer’s room consists of Glover himself, his brother Stephen Glover, and members of his rap collective ‘Royalty’ including Fam Udeorji (Glover’s manager), Ibra Ake (Glover’s longtime photographer), and Jamal Olori.
- Stefani Robinson, a writer for Man Seeking Woman, and Taofik Kolade round out the writer’s room.
- Paperboi’s hit song “Paperboi” is performed in real life by Donald Glover’s brother, Steve G. Lover.
- According to Donald Glover, the show is “Curb Your Enthusiasm with rappers.”
- Donald Glover pitched the show as “if David Lynch or the Coen brothers made a show about hip-hop culture.”
- Donald Glover and his brother Steve write all of Paperboi’s raps.
- In “Atlanta: Juneteenth (2016),” the album art for Donald Glover’s (Donald Glover) third album, ‘Awaken, My Love,’ can be seen on the shelf in Craig’s office.
- Season 2 of Atlanta did not air until 2018 due to Donald Glover’s commitment to Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), in which he plays Lando Calrissian
- Hiro Murai, the show’s director, is Donald Glover’s longtime collaborator. Murai has made multiple music videos and short films with Glover, including “Sober,” “Childish Gambino: Telegraph Ave (2014),” “Clapping for the Wrong Reasons (2013),” and “This is America.”
- The secret glowing lemon pepper sauce scene paid tribute to the glowing suitcase in Pulp Fiction (1994).
- Donald Glover is credited as a writer, producer, actor, and director. He also co-wrote the show’s hit song “Paperboi” with his brother, Stephen Glover, who performs it.
- Atlanta rap artist Killer Mike texted LaKeith Stanfield after the premiere, “Amazing job on an amazing show.”
- Donald Glover has compared each season to Kanye West’s albums, stating that season 3 will be equivalent to “Graduation” (West’s third album).
- Atlanta rap group Migos play the drug dealers in Atlanta: Go for Broke (2016).
- Though a one-off character, Donald Glover remained in character as Teddy Perkins throughout the filming of “Atlanta: Teddy Perkins (2018).”
