An untitled ensemble comedy from comedian and actor Dewayne Perkins is in development at Hulu.
The project follows a group of friends in their 30s who decide to date by jury, meaning all of their relationship choices are determined by a group vote. Led by the “chaotically gay Denny” and “just trying his best straight Nelson,” the show “follows the friends at they attempt to not only help each other find their next potential loves but also help each other re-find their confidence, streamline their joy and define the next chapter of their lives,” according to the logline.
Perkins will star in the series, should it get the green light from Hulu, as well as write and executive produce. Additional executive producers include Stephen Curry, Erick Peyton and Sharla Sumpter Bridgett via Unanimous Media.
Perkins currently stars on Seth Rogen’s Apple TV series “The Studio.” He co-wrote, produced and starred in Lionsgate’s horror comedy “The Blackening,” based on his viral Comedy Central short. And his additional credits include writing for “The Amber Ruffin Show” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” and acting in “The Upshaws” and “Saved by the Bell.” In 2020, Perkins was listed as one of Variety‘s 10 Comics to Watch.
Unanimous Media was founded in 2018 by NBA champion Curry and multi-hyphenate creative Peyton. The company’s family, faith and sports-based content has included the animated film “GOAT” and the Apple TV docuseries “Underrated,” among many other projects.
Perkins is represented by CAA, Artists First and attorneys Amber Payne and Isaac Dunham. Unanimous Media is represented by CAA, Midnight Dawn and Yorn Levine.
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