Get Shorty (TV series) explained

Genre:Comedy drama
Creator:Davey Holmes
Composer:Antonio Sanchez
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:3
Num Episodes:27
Camera:Single-camera
Runtime:48–64 minutes
Network:Epix

Get Shorty is an American comedy-drama television series, based on the 1990 novel of the same name by Elmore Leonard, and serves as the third installment overall in its titular franchise. Created by Davey Holmes, it premiered on August 13, 2017, on Epix. It stars Chris O'Dowd, Ray Romano, Sean Bridgers, Carolyn Dodd, Lidia Porto, Goya Robles, Megan Stevenson, Lucy Walters, and Sarah Stiles. It has aired for three seasons, consisting of twenty-seven episodes. In December 2018, it was renewed for a third season, which began airing on October 6, 2019. Although no further seasons have been commissioned, MGM+ has not officially cancelled the show.

The series does not use the plot or any characters from the novel. The series borrows only the novel's basic premise of a gangster who attempts to produce a film and a low-budget movie director indebted to organized crime, as well as Leonard's darkly comedic tone. For that reason, the series has been described as more of an "homage" than an adaptation.[1] The novel was previously adapted for the 1995 film of the same name.

Premise

Get Shorty follows Miles Daly, who works as muscle for a murderous crime ring in Nevada. For the sake of his daughter, he attempts to change professions and become a movie producer, laundering money through a Hollywood film. But instead of leaving the criminal world behind, he accidentally brings it with him to Los Angeles. Daly ends up working with Rick Moreweather, a washed-up producer of low-quality films who becomes Miles's partner and guide through the maze of Hollywood.[2]

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Guest

Episodes

Season 3 (2019)

Production

Development

A first season order of ten episodes was announced by Epix on May 24, 2016. Davey Holmes was hired to write the series, and Epix president and CEO Mark S. Greenberg said of him, "Davey Holmes is a tremendous talent and has created a fantastic new series that is in the spirit of Leonard's unique brand of social satire and strong narrative voice."[3] The first season premiered on August 13, 2017.[4]

Shortly after the first season premier, Epix announced that the series had been renewed for a second ten-episode season.[5] In December 2018, the show renewed for a third season consisting of seven episodes.[6]

Casting

Chris O'Dowd and Ray Romano were cast in the series' lead roles in August 2016.[7] Sean Bridgers, Lidia Porto, Megan Stevenson, Goya Robles, Lucy Walters, and Carolyn Dodd joined the main cast by November of that year, and Sarah Stiles was cast in a recurring role.[8] [9] By early 2017, Antwon Tanner was cast in a recurring role.[10]

By February 2018, Felicity Huffman, Steven Weber, and Andrew Leeds were cast in recurring roles, and Sarah Stiles had been upgraded from recurring role to a starring one.[11] [12] In March 2018, it was reported that Amy Seimetz, Alex Sawyer, and Sonya Walger had joined the series in a recurring capacity.[13] [14] In May 2018, it was announced that Raymond Cruz had been cast in a recurring role.[15]

Filming

Principal photography for season one occurred from late-2016 through May 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Los Angeles, California.[16] Filming for season two began in February 2018 with production for the whole season expected to take place in Los Angeles, California.[17] Season three was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia with additional photography taking place in Los Angeles.[18]

Release

Marketing

On May 25, 2017, a trailer for the first season was released.[19] On July 20, 2018, a trailer for the second season was released.[20]

Premiere

On June 10, 2018, the series held a screening of the second season premiere at the annual ATX Television Festival in Austin, Texas. Following the screening, a question-and-answer panel was held featuring creator Davey Holmes, producer/director Adam Arkin, and actors Chris O’Dowd and Lidia Porto.[21] On September 9, 2018, the series took part in the 12th annual PaleyFest Fall Television Previews which featured a preview screening of season two and a conversation with creator and executive producer Davey Holmes and director Adam Arkin, among other guests.[22]

Reception

Critical response

The first season was met with a positive response from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the first season holds a 78% approval rating with an average rating of 7.35 out of 10 based on 27 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads "Get Shortys slick production values are complemented by its seasoned cast's chemistry to create a fun-filled, if violent, first season that lives up to its source material."[23] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the season a score of 71 out of 100 based on 19 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[24]

Awards and nominations

Notes and References

  1. Web site: TV review: Epix's 'Get Shorty' isn't short enough . Gail . Pennington . St. Louis Post-Dispatch . August 13, 2017 . January 13, 2019 . November 15, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201115151840/https://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/television/gail-pennington/tv-review-epix-s-get-shorty-isn-t-short-enough/article_5e770d5b-691a-5581-9bf6-4ba69906b77b.html . live .
  2. Web site: Goldberg . Lesley . Ray Romano, Chris O'Dowd to Star in 'Get Shorty' TV Series at Epix . . December 30, 2017 . August 23, 2016 . November 15, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201115151809/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/ray-romano-chris-odowd-star-get-shorty-tv-series-at-epix-921923 . live .
  3. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . 'Get Shorty' TV Series Ordered By Epix . . March 13, 2018 . May 24, 2016 . January 9, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200109091045/https://deadline.com/2016/05/get-shorty-tv-series-movie-epix-1201761991/ . live .
  4. Web site: Petski . Denise . 'Get Shorty' Gets Premiere Date On Epix; Unveils First-Look Photos . Deadline Hollywood . December 11, 2018 . en . May 16, 2017 . November 16, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181116045653/https://deadline.com/2017/05/get-shortypremiere-date-epix-unveils-photos-chris-odowd-ray-romano-1202094820/ . live .
  5. News: Epix Renews 'Get Shorty' for Season 2. Littleton. Cynthia. August 23, 2017. Variety. September 4, 2017. en-US. November 15, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115151916/https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/get-shorty-ray-romano-chris-odowd-epix-renew-season-2-1202537272/. live.
  6. Web site: Petski . Denise . 'Get Shorty' Renewed For Season 3 By Epix . Deadline Hollywood . December 11, 2018 . en . December 11, 2018 . November 15, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201115151809/https://deadline.com/2018/12/get-shorty-renewed-season-3-epix-1202517855/ . live .
  7. Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. 'Get Shorty': Chris O'Dowd & Ray Romano Poised To Star In Epix Series. Deadline Hollywood. March 13, 2018. August 23, 2016. November 15, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115151916/https://deadline.com/2016/08/get-shorty-chris-odowd-ray-romano-star-epix-series-1201807311/. live.
  8. Web site: Petski. Denise. 'Get Shorty' Epix Series Rounds Out Regular Cast With Sean Bridgers, Megan Stevenson & More. Deadline Hollywood. March 13, 2018. November 1, 2016. November 15, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115151824/https://deadline.com/2016/11/get-shorty-regular-cast-with-sean-bridgers-megan-stevenson-chris-odowd-ray-romano-1201846422/. live.
  9. Web site: 'Get Shorty': Sarah Stiles Joins Cast Of Epix Series. Petski. Denise. Deadline Hollywood. November 7, 2016. November 7, 2016. November 15, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115151812/https://deadline.com/2016/11/get-shorty-sarah-stiles-cast-epix-series-ray-romano-chris-odowd-1201850420/. live.
  10. Web site: Petski. Denise. 'Get Shorty' Epix Series Casts Antwon Tanner; Maurice Compte Joins Starz's 'Power'. Deadline Hollywood. March 13, 2018. February 28, 2017. November 15, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115151813/https://deadline.com/2017/02/get-shorty-epix-antwon-tanner-maurice-compte-starz-power-1202027783/. live.
  11. Web site: Petski. Denise. Felicity Huffman Set To Recur In Season 2 Of Epix's 'Get Shorty'. Deadline Hollywood. February 8, 2018. February 8, 2018. November 15, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115151816/https://deadline.com/2018/02/get-shorty-felicity-huffman-recur-season-2-epix-series-1202282348/. live.
  12. Web site: Ausiello. Michael. Get Shorty Season 2: Steven Weber and Andrew Leeds Join Cast. TVLine. February 27, 2018. February 27, 2018. November 15, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115151825/https://tvline.com/2018/02/27/get-shorty-season-2-steven-weber-andrew-leeds-cast/. live.
  13. Web site: Petski. Denise. 'Get Shorty': Amy Seimetz Set To Recur In Season 2. Deadline Hollywood. March 13, 2018. March 13, 2018. November 15, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115151816/https://deadline.com/2018/03/get-shorty-amy-seimetz-recur-season-2-1202337109/. live.
  14. Web site: Petski. Denise. 'Get Shorty': Alex Sawyer & Sonya Walger Set To Recur In Season 2 Of Epix Series. Deadline Hollywood. March 27, 2018. March 27, 2018. November 15, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115151825/https://deadline.com/2018/03/get-shorty-alex-sawyer-sonya-walger-recur-season-2-epix-series-1202354481/. live.
  15. Web site: Petski . Denise . 'Get Shorty' Season 2 Adds Raymond Cruz; Susanne Wuest Joins 'Lore' . Deadline Hollywood . May 31, 2018 . May 31, 2018 . November 15, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201115151831/https://deadline.com/2018/05/get-shorty-raymond-cruz-susanne-wuest-lore-1202401068/ . live .
  16. Web site: Gomez . Adrian . 'Get Shorty' TV series to be filmed in ABQ . . October 9, 2018 . November 2, 2016 . November 15, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201115151916/https://www.abqjournal.com/880641/get-shorty-tv-series-to-be-filmed-in-abq.html . live .
  17. Web site: Production Is Underway For Season 2 Of GET SHORTY . Broadway World . October 9, 2018 . en . February 9, 2018 . November 15, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201115151834/https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Production-Is-Underway-For-Season-2-Of-GET-SHORTY-20180209 . live .
  18. Web site: SEASON 3: GET SHORTY With Chris O'Dowd & Ray Romano To Film in Vancouver This Spring/Summer. Yvrshoots.com. 30 March 2019.
  19. Web site: Otterson . Joe . Epix's 'Get Shorty' TV Series First Trailer Proves Show Business Is a Killer (Watch) . . July 20, 2018 . May 25, 2017 . November 15, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201115151938/https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/epix-get-shorty-tv-series-trailer-1202443500/ . live .
  20. Web site: Pedersen . Erik . 'Get Shorty' Season 2 Trailer: Filmmaker, Family Man, Career Criminal – Now His Partner's Wearing A Wire . Deadline Hollywood . July 20, 2018 . July 20, 2018 . November 15, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201115151853/https://deadline.com/2018/07/get-shorty-season-2-trailer-ray-romano-chris-odowd-epix-video-1202430254/ . live .
  21. Web site: Turchiano. Danielle. ATX Television Festival Adds 'American Vandal,' 'Get Shorty,' 'Claws' to 2018 Lineup (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. April 13, 2018. March 22, 2018. November 15, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115151907/https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/atx-television-festival-season-7-american-vandal-get-shorty-claws-exclusive-1202733119/. live.
  22. Web site: Pedersen . Erik . PaleyFest Fall TV Previews Sets Initial Lineup: Tim Allen, Sarah Silverman, Aaron Paul & More . Deadline Hollywood . July 29, 2018 . July 24, 2018 . July 28, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180728131322/https://deadline.com/2018/07/paleyfest-fall-tv-previews-tim-allen-sarah-silverman-aaron-paul-nathan-fillion-hulu-netflix-abc-cbs-1202432095/ . live .
  23. Web site: Get Shorty: Season 1 . . . December 19, 2018 . November 15, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201115151856/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/get_shorty/s01 . live .
  24. Web site: Get Shorty: Season 1 . . . December 19, 2018 . November 15, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201115151857/https://www.metacritic.com/tv/get-shorty . live .
  25. Web site: Barry . Aoife . These are the nominations for this year's IFTA awards . . December 17, 2018 . en . January 11, 2018 . November 15, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201115151859/https://www.thejournal.ie/ifta-awards-nominees-3792076-Jan2018/ . live .
  26. Web site: O'Grady . Sean . IFTAs: Full list of winners as Gabriel Byrne is honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award . . December 17, 2018 . en . February 15, 2018 . July 16, 2018 . https://archive.today/20180716160752/https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/iftas-full-list-of-winners-as-gabriel-byrne-is-honoured-with-lifetime-achievement-award-36609292.html . live .

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