Here is a wrap-up of all the news you need to know from Monday, April 27, 2020.
Netflix has ousted another one-season show from its scripted roster.
The streamer has canceled Turn Up Charlie.
“Turn Up Charlie will not return for a second season,” the streamer confirmed in a statement.
“We’re especially grateful to star and executive producer Idris Elba, who turned his passion for DJing into a witty, heartwarming comedy series."
"We’re also thankful to executive producers Gary Reich and Tristram Shapeero and co-executive producers Martin Joyce and Ana Garanito, along with the dedicated cast and crew, for bringing this story to life on Netflix. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Idris on future projects.”
The writing was on the wall for the series, given that it launched in March 2019. A year without any news is never a good thing.
Idris Elba led the cast as Charlie,...
Netflix has ousted another one-season show from its scripted roster.
The streamer has canceled Turn Up Charlie.
“Turn Up Charlie will not return for a second season,” the streamer confirmed in a statement.
“We’re especially grateful to star and executive producer Idris Elba, who turned his passion for DJing into a witty, heartwarming comedy series."
"We’re also thankful to executive producers Gary Reich and Tristram Shapeero and co-executive producers Martin Joyce and Ana Garanito, along with the dedicated cast and crew, for bringing this story to life on Netflix. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Idris on future projects.”
The writing was on the wall for the series, given that it launched in March 2019. A year without any news is never a good thing.
Idris Elba led the cast as Charlie,...
- 4/27/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
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How are things turning out for Charlie? Has the Turn Up Charlie TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on Netflix? The television vulture is watching all the latest TV cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Turn Up Charlie, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
A Netflix comedy, Turn Up Charlie stars Idris Elba, Frankie Hervey, Piper Perabo, JJ Feild, Rina Sawayama, Guz Khan, Cameron King, Zak Holland, and Jasmine Jones. Co-created by Elba and Gary Reich, the series centers on a man-child wedding DJ, named Charlie (Elba) — a 1990s one-hit wonder. Now Charlie is the reluctant "manny" for Gabrielle (Hervey), the challenging daughter of Charlie's successful friends,...
How are things turning out for Charlie? Has the Turn Up Charlie TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on Netflix? The television vulture is watching all the latest TV cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Turn Up Charlie, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
A Netflix comedy, Turn Up Charlie stars Idris Elba, Frankie Hervey, Piper Perabo, JJ Feild, Rina Sawayama, Guz Khan, Cameron King, Zak Holland, and Jasmine Jones. Co-created by Elba and Gary Reich, the series centers on a man-child wedding DJ, named Charlie (Elba) — a 1990s one-hit wonder. Now Charlie is the reluctant "manny" for Gabrielle (Hervey), the challenging daughter of Charlie's successful friends,...
- 4/27/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
How is the first season of the Turn Up Charlie TV show on Netflix turning out? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Turn Up Charlie is cancelled or renewed for season two. Netflix and other streaming platforms, however, collect their own data. If you've been watching this TV series, we'd love to know how you feel about the Turn Up Charlie season one episodes. We invite you to rate them for us here. Status Update Below.
A Netflix comedy, Turn Up Charlie stars Idris Elba, Frankie Hervey, Piper Perabo, JJ Feild, Rina Sawayama, Guz Khan, Cameron King, Zak Holland, and Jasmine Jones. Co-created by Elba and Gary Reich, the series centers on a man-child wedding DJ, named Charlie (Elba) — a 1990s one-hit wonder. Now Charlie is the reluctant “manny” for Gabrielle...
A Netflix comedy, Turn Up Charlie stars Idris Elba, Frankie Hervey, Piper Perabo, JJ Feild, Rina Sawayama, Guz Khan, Cameron King, Zak Holland, and Jasmine Jones. Co-created by Elba and Gary Reich, the series centers on a man-child wedding DJ, named Charlie (Elba) — a 1990s one-hit wonder. Now Charlie is the reluctant “manny” for Gabrielle...
- 4/27/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
That record scratch you just heard was the sound of Netflix cancelling Turn Up Charlie: The Idris Elba-fronted comedy will not be back for Season 2.
“Turn Up Charlie will not return for a second season,” the streamer confirmed in a statement. “We’re especially grateful to star and executive producer Idris Elba, who turned his passion for DJing into a witty, heartwarming comedy series. We’re also thankful to executive producers Gary Reich and Tristram Shapeero and co-executive producers Martin Joyce and Ana Garanito, along with the dedicated cast and crew, for bringing this story to life on Netflix.
“Turn Up Charlie will not return for a second season,” the streamer confirmed in a statement. “We’re especially grateful to star and executive producer Idris Elba, who turned his passion for DJing into a witty, heartwarming comedy series. We’re also thankful to executive producers Gary Reich and Tristram Shapeero and co-executive producers Martin Joyce and Ana Garanito, along with the dedicated cast and crew, for bringing this story to life on Netflix.
- 4/27/2020
- TVLine.com
Netflix has opted not to renew Turn Up Charlie, its new comedy series starring Idris Elba. The decision comes more than a month after the show’s March 15 release.
“Turn Up Charlie will not return for a second season,” Netflix said in a statement. “We’re especially grateful to star and executive producer Idris Elba, who turned his passion for DJing into a witty, heart-warming comedy series. We’re also thankful to executive producers Gary Reich and Tristram Shapeero and co-executive producers Martin Joyce and Ana Garanito, along with the dedicated cast and crew, for bringing this story to life on Netflix. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Idris on future projects.”
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“Turn Up Charlie will not return for a second season,” Netflix said in a statement. “We’re especially grateful to star and executive producer Idris Elba, who turned his passion for DJing into a witty, heart-warming comedy series. We’re also thankful to executive producers Gary Reich and Tristram Shapeero and co-executive producers Martin Joyce and Ana Garanito, along with the dedicated cast and crew, for bringing this story to life on Netflix. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Idris on future projects.”
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- 4/27/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Idris Elba’s comedy “Turn Up Charlie” has been canceled by Netflix after one season.
“‘Turn Up Charlie’ will not return for a second season,” Netflix said in a statement Monday. “We’re especially grateful to star and executive producer Idris Elba, who turned his passion for DJing into a witty, heart-warming comedy series. We’re also thankful to executive producers Gary Reich and Tristram Shapeero and co-executive producers Martin Joyce and Ana Garanito, along with the dedicated cast and crew, for bringing this story to life on Netflix. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Idris on future projects.”
“Turn Up Charlie,” which launched its eight-episode first season on Netflix on March 15, 2019, centers on title character Charlie (played by Elba), a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor, who is given a final chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a “manny” to his famous best friend’s problem-child daughter,...
“‘Turn Up Charlie’ will not return for a second season,” Netflix said in a statement Monday. “We’re especially grateful to star and executive producer Idris Elba, who turned his passion for DJing into a witty, heart-warming comedy series. We’re also thankful to executive producers Gary Reich and Tristram Shapeero and co-executive producers Martin Joyce and Ana Garanito, along with the dedicated cast and crew, for bringing this story to life on Netflix. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Idris on future projects.”
“Turn Up Charlie,” which launched its eight-episode first season on Netflix on March 15, 2019, centers on title character Charlie (played by Elba), a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor, who is given a final chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a “manny” to his famous best friend’s problem-child daughter,...
- 4/27/2020
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
An entertainer taking a kid under his wing describes both the premise of “Turn Up Charlie” and the real-life relationship between actors Frankie Hervey and Idris Elba. In the Netflix series, Hervey plays Gabrielle, a spoiled girl in need of proper parenting, and Elba is the titular Charlie, a struggling DJ moonlighting as the girl’s nanny. Having no previous acting credits, Hervey was understandably nervous in taking on the gig. But under Elba’s tutelage, she gained confidence and inspiration to act more in the future. In the sixth episode, which takes place at a music festival, the duo’s relationship hits a major emotional inflection point.
Hervey: “It was my first job and it was completely nerve-wracking. I’ve done a lot of school plays. There were four rounds of auditions. They asked me how I was, and I said I was honestly quite freaked out. But when I met Idris,...
Hervey: “It was my first job and it was completely nerve-wracking. I’ve done a lot of school plays. There were four rounds of auditions. They asked me how I was, and I said I was honestly quite freaked out. But when I met Idris,...
- 6/13/2019
- by Dano Nissen
- Variety Film + TV
When asked by Netflix if he had any ideas for TV shows, one of pop culture’s most intimidating screen presences said yes — he wanted to do a comedy.
Idris Elba, who stars in and co-created “Turn Up Charlie” with Gary Reich, acknowledged to IndieWire that it was a decision fueled by wanting to do something different, though not necessarily that different from his past work. “The thought of doing comedy felt like either I do something really outrageous like you know… I don’t know. Who’s the guy…? Not Russ Meyers. What’s his name?”
Elba then held up a pinky to the corner of his mouth, invoking the classic “Austin Powers” character Dr. Evil, played by Mike Myers, then laughing off the idea as ridiculous. “People would have been like, what’s happened to Idris?”
Instead of going broad, therefore, Elba wanted to do something relatively grounded,...
Idris Elba, who stars in and co-created “Turn Up Charlie” with Gary Reich, acknowledged to IndieWire that it was a decision fueled by wanting to do something different, though not necessarily that different from his past work. “The thought of doing comedy felt like either I do something really outrageous like you know… I don’t know. Who’s the guy…? Not Russ Meyers. What’s his name?”
Elba then held up a pinky to the corner of his mouth, invoking the classic “Austin Powers” character Dr. Evil, played by Mike Myers, then laughing off the idea as ridiculous. “People would have been like, what’s happened to Idris?”
Instead of going broad, therefore, Elba wanted to do something relatively grounded,...
- 3/15/2019
- by Liz Shannon Miller
- Indiewire
Network: Netflix.
Episodes: Ongoing (half-hour).
Seasons: Ongoing.
TV show dates: March 15, 2019 — present.
Series status: Has not been cancelled.
Performers include: Idris Elba, Frankie Hervey, Piper Perabo, Jj Feild, Rina Sawayama, Guz Khan, Cameron King, Zak Holland, and Jasmine Jones.
TV show description:
From creators Idris Elba and Gary Reich, the Turn Up Charlie TV show is a comedy centering on a man-child DJ, named Charlie (Elba). Once upon a time, a long time ago (i.e. the 1990s), Charlie had a big hit and seemed poised to hit it big. Instead, he wound up on the list of unfulfilled promises -- a washed-up one-hit wonder.
Back home in Nigeria, his parents still think he's...
Episodes: Ongoing (half-hour).
Seasons: Ongoing.
TV show dates: March 15, 2019 — present.
Series status: Has not been cancelled.
Performers include: Idris Elba, Frankie Hervey, Piper Perabo, Jj Feild, Rina Sawayama, Guz Khan, Cameron King, Zak Holland, and Jasmine Jones.
TV show description:
From creators Idris Elba and Gary Reich, the Turn Up Charlie TV show is a comedy centering on a man-child DJ, named Charlie (Elba). Once upon a time, a long time ago (i.e. the 1990s), Charlie had a big hit and seemed poised to hit it big. Instead, he wound up on the list of unfulfilled promises -- a washed-up one-hit wonder.
Back home in Nigeria, his parents still think he's...
- 3/15/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Idris Elba’s new Netflix comedy Turn Up Charlie seems less a TV show than a checklist of things Elba wanted to do on camera. In the series (it debuts March 15th; I watched six of the eight episodes), which Elba co-created with Gary Reich, he plays Charlie, a Nineties one-hit wonder (he’s confused for Lou Bega in one episode) who these days DJs at weddings while lying to his parents in Nigeria that he’s still a huge success. His childhood best mate David (Jj Feild) is now...
- 3/13/2019
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
In case you didn’t ascertain as much from his upcoming gig at Coachellea, Idris Elba would like you to know that he’s really, truly serious about this DJ thing.
Not only does the actor double as a DJ in his spare time under the alias “DJ Big Driis,” but he now stars as one in “Turn Up Charlie,” the new Netflix comedy series he is also executive producing. This version of himself, however, is a one hit wonder turned ne’er do well playboy facing down the possibility that he just may be past his prime. While his childhood friend David (Jj Feild) became a more and more famous actor, Charlie partied too hard, got dumped, and moved in with his aunt. When his parents Skype him from Nigeria, he fashions a makeshift office to fake the kind of success he never got — and, if he’s being honest,...
Not only does the actor double as a DJ in his spare time under the alias “DJ Big Driis,” but he now stars as one in “Turn Up Charlie,” the new Netflix comedy series he is also executive producing. This version of himself, however, is a one hit wonder turned ne’er do well playboy facing down the possibility that he just may be past his prime. While his childhood friend David (Jj Feild) became a more and more famous actor, Charlie partied too hard, got dumped, and moved in with his aunt. When his parents Skype him from Nigeria, he fashions a makeshift office to fake the kind of success he never got — and, if he’s being honest,...
- 3/7/2019
- by Caroline Framke
- Variety Film + TV
It’s nice to see Idris Elba smiling, isn’t it? After years of brooding as haunted detective John Luther on the BBC America cop drama Luther, the reigning Sexiest Man Alive is lightening things up with a comedy. Elba is easily the best thing about his new Netflix series Turn Up Charlie — debuting Friday, March 15 on the streamer; I’ve seen the first three episodes — a thoroughly mild, easily digestible sitcom that unfortunately dips into Disney Channel levels of saccharine too often to merit a recommendation. It’s a hard show to hate, but without Elba to anchor it,...
- 3/5/2019
- TVLine.com
An actor writing a role tailor-made to their strengths isn’t exactly unusual. After all, without Chuckie in “Good Will Hunting,” we wouldn’t be living in a post-Batfleck world. But what Idris Elba has done in “Turn Up Charlie” is different, and not necessarily for the better. In Elba and co-creator Gary Reich’s new Netflix comedy about an aging, down-on-his-luck DJ who nannies his famous friend’s kid, the reigning Sexiest Man Alive incorporates all his lesser-known attributes into one seductive package…
…while everything around him is trite at best, incompetent at worst. Elba is a sex god slumming in by-the-numbers mainstream shlock. Except he chose to live here — hell, he built the thing himself — which is a mystery more enticing than anything in the show.
Charlie (Elba) is a former ’90s pop star whose career bottomed out over the last two decades, leaving him to take DJ...
…while everything around him is trite at best, incompetent at worst. Elba is a sex god slumming in by-the-numbers mainstream shlock. Except he chose to live here — hell, he built the thing himself — which is a mystery more enticing than anything in the show.
Charlie (Elba) is a former ’90s pop star whose career bottomed out over the last two decades, leaving him to take DJ...
- 3/5/2019
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
Are you ready to dance? Netflix just released a new preview for their upcoming TV show Turn Up Charlie.
The comedy series stars Idris Elba as Charlie, "a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor, who is given a final chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a "manny" to his famous best friend's problem-child daughter, Gabby (Frankie Hervey)." The cast also includes Piper Perabo and Jj Feild.
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The comedy series stars Idris Elba as Charlie, "a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor, who is given a final chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a "manny" to his famous best friend's problem-child daughter, Gabby (Frankie Hervey)." The cast also includes Piper Perabo and Jj Feild.
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- 3/1/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Netflix has released the trailer for Idris Elba’s new comedy series Turn Up Charlie. It tells the story of a down-and-out DJ who is looking to rebuild his career as a DJ and in the process is hired as a nanny to watch his famous best friend's wild 11 year old daughter.
It looks like a fun show, and it’s always good to see Elba take on playful roles and projects like this. While it doesn’t look like it’s going to be a great series, it does look like it will offer up some entertainment.
Turn up Charlie was created by Elba and Gary Reich and also stars Piper Perabo, Jj Feild, and Frankie Hervey.
Turn Up Charlie will be available on Netflix starting March 15, 2019.
It looks like a fun show, and it’s always good to see Elba take on playful roles and projects like this. While it doesn’t look like it’s going to be a great series, it does look like it will offer up some entertainment.
Turn up Charlie was created by Elba and Gary Reich and also stars Piper Perabo, Jj Feild, and Frankie Hervey.
Turn Up Charlie will be available on Netflix starting March 15, 2019.
- 2/28/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Netflix has released the debut trailer for star and co-creator Idris Elba’s new series ‘Turn Up Charlie’ in which he shows off his comedic chops and real-life DJ skills in a dysfunctional family dramedy.
The series centers on the titular Charlie (Idris Elba), a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor, who is given a final chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a ‘manny’ to his famous best friend’s problem-child daughter, Gabby (Frankie Hervey). Piper Perabo and Jj Field co-star.
Turn It Up, Charlie
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The series debuts on Netflix March 15th.
The post Idris gets his flirt on in trailer for Netflix’s Turn Up Charlie appeared first on HeyUGuys.
The series centers on the titular Charlie (Idris Elba), a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor, who is given a final chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a ‘manny’ to his famous best friend’s problem-child daughter, Gabby (Frankie Hervey). Piper Perabo and Jj Field co-star.
Turn It Up, Charlie
Also in trailers – New trailer, stills and poster released for Part II of Netflix series ‘The Oa’
The series debuts on Netflix March 15th.
The post Idris gets his flirt on in trailer for Netflix’s Turn Up Charlie appeared first on HeyUGuys.
- 2/28/2019
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
In the new trailer for Netflix comedy series Turn Up Charlie, Idris Elba plays a struggling London DJ whose latest side project — professional nannying — is much less glamorous than the festival slots of his glory days.
“I’m Charlie. I was a massive deal,” Elba narrates in the clip over an aerial shot of a monstrous crowd at an outdoor gig. But the preview then cuts back to the awkward reality of an interrupted apartment sex scene.
Charlie’s situation is less than ideal: strapped for cash, without the high-profile gigs of yore.
“I’m Charlie. I was a massive deal,” Elba narrates in the clip over an aerial shot of a monstrous crowd at an outdoor gig. But the preview then cuts back to the awkward reality of an interrupted apartment sex scene.
Charlie’s situation is less than ideal: strapped for cash, without the high-profile gigs of yore.
- 2/28/2019
- by Ryan Reed
- Rollingstone.com
Idris Elba is squashing any lingering hopes that he’ll one day play James Bond by fulfilling his dreams to be a DJ.
Rather than swigging martinis and driving an Aston Martin, People’s “Sexiest Man Alive” now stars in new Netflix comedy series, “Turn Up Charlie,” as a struggling British DJ trying to get his break in the music business.
In the new trailer that dropped Thursday, we see Charlie hitting the decks, hitting the floor as he falls out of bed with a mystery woman, and almost hitting rockbottom as he struggles to pay the bills. Luckily, he also lands a job offer — as a nanny for his best friend’s wild 11-year-old daughter.
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According to Netflix’s official description, “Turn Up Charlie” centers on the titular Charlie (Elba), a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor,...
Rather than swigging martinis and driving an Aston Martin, People’s “Sexiest Man Alive” now stars in new Netflix comedy series, “Turn Up Charlie,” as a struggling British DJ trying to get his break in the music business.
In the new trailer that dropped Thursday, we see Charlie hitting the decks, hitting the floor as he falls out of bed with a mystery woman, and almost hitting rockbottom as he struggles to pay the bills. Luckily, he also lands a job offer — as a nanny for his best friend’s wild 11-year-old daughter.
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According to Netflix’s official description, “Turn Up Charlie” centers on the titular Charlie (Elba), a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor,...
- 2/28/2019
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
Idris Elba plays a struggling DJ turning the tables and trying to get his life together in the new Netflix comedy series Turn Up Charlie.
Netflix released the trailer today for the upcoming series about the DJ and perennial bachelor, played by Elba, who has one last chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a “manny” to his famous best friend’s precocious young daughter Gabby (Frankie Hervey). The little girl is wise beyond her years, but she’s been neglected by her career driven parents and likes to pushes boundaries. Piper Perabo and Jj Feild co-star.
The series is created by Elba and Gary Reich, who will serve as executive producers along with Tristram Shapeero. Shapeero will also direct the series with Matt Lipsey. Martin Joyce and Ana Garanito are co-executive producers. The series is co-produced by Reich’s Brown Eyed Boy Productions and Elba’s Green Door Pictures.
Netflix released the trailer today for the upcoming series about the DJ and perennial bachelor, played by Elba, who has one last chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a “manny” to his famous best friend’s precocious young daughter Gabby (Frankie Hervey). The little girl is wise beyond her years, but she’s been neglected by her career driven parents and likes to pushes boundaries. Piper Perabo and Jj Feild co-star.
The series is created by Elba and Gary Reich, who will serve as executive producers along with Tristram Shapeero. Shapeero will also direct the series with Matt Lipsey. Martin Joyce and Ana Garanito are co-executive producers. The series is co-produced by Reich’s Brown Eyed Boy Productions and Elba’s Green Door Pictures.
- 2/28/2019
- by Anita Bennett
- Deadline Film + TV
World-class DJ, or sexiest man(ny) alive?
Idris Elba’s having a bit of an identity crisis in the first trailer for the upcoming Netflix comedy series Turn Up Charlie. The Luther star plays a once-renowned DJ whose star has fallen. Not making enough money playing weddings, he reluctantly agrees to look after Gabby (newcomer Frankie Hervey), the problem-child daughter of his movie-star best friend David (Turn‘s Jj Feild).
Meanwhile, David’s wife Sara (Covert Affairs‘ Piper Perabo) has the career that Charlie so desperately wants. She’s a fellow DJ who has taken the world by storm and...
Idris Elba’s having a bit of an identity crisis in the first trailer for the upcoming Netflix comedy series Turn Up Charlie. The Luther star plays a once-renowned DJ whose star has fallen. Not making enough money playing weddings, he reluctantly agrees to look after Gabby (newcomer Frankie Hervey), the problem-child daughter of his movie-star best friend David (Turn‘s Jj Feild).
Meanwhile, David’s wife Sara (Covert Affairs‘ Piper Perabo) has the career that Charlie so desperately wants. She’s a fellow DJ who has taken the world by storm and...
- 2/28/2019
- TVLine.com
Idris Elba is a larger-than-life personality, but the upcoming Netflix comedy “Turn Up Charlie” manages to squeeze his persona into a surprisingly intimate package. As showcased in the trailer below, the show lets the well-established international star blend his love of music with a unique story that examines the concepts of fame and family.
According to the official Netflix synopsis: “‘Turn Up Charlie’ centers on the titular Charlie (Elba), a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor, who is given a final chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a ‘manny’ to his famous best friend’s problem-child daughter, Gabby (Frankie Hervey).”
Piper Perabo and Jj Feild star as Gabby’s struggling parents — Elba and Gary Reich co-created the series, the first eight episodes of which were directed by Tristram Shapeero and Matt Lipsey.
“Turn Up Charlie’s” premiere is just one of Elba’s ongoing exciting moments on the horizon — the...
According to the official Netflix synopsis: “‘Turn Up Charlie’ centers on the titular Charlie (Elba), a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor, who is given a final chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a ‘manny’ to his famous best friend’s problem-child daughter, Gabby (Frankie Hervey).”
Piper Perabo and Jj Feild star as Gabby’s struggling parents — Elba and Gary Reich co-created the series, the first eight episodes of which were directed by Tristram Shapeero and Matt Lipsey.
“Turn Up Charlie’s” premiere is just one of Elba’s ongoing exciting moments on the horizon — the...
- 2/28/2019
- by Liz Shannon Miller
- Indiewire
1. “Turn Up Charlie” (available March 15)
Why Should I Watch? Idris Elba made a TV show combining his two passions: acting and DJ’ing. Imagining John Luther strapping on a headset and bobbing his head to club bangers should be enough reason to watch, but if you need more, know Elba’s eponymous Charlie is not only a struggling disc jockey; he’s also the onscreen successor to Vin Diesel’s “Pacifier” and Kevin on “This Is Us” — a manny. When Charlie sees one last shot at stardom, he takes a gig watching his famous best friend’s daughter (played by Frankie Hervey), thus completing the sex symbol triumvirate: a DJ, a ladies’ man (it’s in the Netflix plot summary), and a responsible father figure.
Bonus Reason: To clarify, yes, Elba is a creator, producer, and star of “Turn Up Charlie,” but the eight-part first season also features a particularly under-utilized thespian: Piper Perabo.
Why Should I Watch? Idris Elba made a TV show combining his two passions: acting and DJ’ing. Imagining John Luther strapping on a headset and bobbing his head to club bangers should be enough reason to watch, but if you need more, know Elba’s eponymous Charlie is not only a struggling disc jockey; he’s also the onscreen successor to Vin Diesel’s “Pacifier” and Kevin on “This Is Us” — a manny. When Charlie sees one last shot at stardom, he takes a gig watching his famous best friend’s daughter (played by Frankie Hervey), thus completing the sex symbol triumvirate: a DJ, a ladies’ man (it’s in the Netflix plot summary), and a responsible father figure.
Bonus Reason: To clarify, yes, Elba is a creator, producer, and star of “Turn Up Charlie,” but the eight-part first season also features a particularly under-utilized thespian: Piper Perabo.
- 2/24/2019
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
Idris Elba is set to host “Saturday Night Live” for the first time next month.
The “Luther” star will be joined by R&B singer Khalid, also making his “SNL” debut, on the March 9 episode of the NBC sketch series.
Elba’s appearance comes in support of his upcoming Netflix comedy, Turn Up Charlie,” which Elba co-created and stars in as a struggling DJ-turned-nanny to his famous friend’s problem-child. Also starring Piper Perabo, Jj Feild and Frankie Hervey, the series premieres Friday, March 15.
The duo follow the previously announced John Mulaney, who is set to return to the show for the second time on March 2.
The “Luther” star will be joined by R&B singer Khalid, also making his “SNL” debut, on the March 9 episode of the NBC sketch series.
Elba’s appearance comes in support of his upcoming Netflix comedy, Turn Up Charlie,” which Elba co-created and stars in as a struggling DJ-turned-nanny to his famous friend’s problem-child. Also starring Piper Perabo, Jj Feild and Frankie Hervey, the series premieres Friday, March 15.
The duo follow the previously announced John Mulaney, who is set to return to the show for the second time on March 2.
- 2/20/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Idris Elba has a new gig. Today, Netflix released new photos and the premiere date for their upcoming TV show, Turn Up Charlie.
The series stars Elba as "a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor, who is given a final chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a "manny" to his famous best friend's problem-child daughter, Gabby (Frankie Hervey)."
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The series stars Elba as "a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor, who is given a final chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a "manny" to his famous best friend's problem-child daughter, Gabby (Frankie Hervey)."
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- 1/4/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Idris Elba’s new Netflix comedy “Turn Up Charlie” will debut March 15, the streaming giant announced Thursday, as it also released the first images from the show.
Co-created by Elba and Gary Reich, “Turn Up Charlie” sees Elba star as a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor, who is given a final chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a “manny” to his famous best friend’s problem-child daughter (Frankie Hervey). Piper Perabo and Jj Feild co-star. The cast also includes Angela Griffin, Guz Khan, Jocelyn Jee Esein, Jade Anouka, Cameron King and Dustin Demri-Burns.
The eight-part series is co-produced by Elba’s Green Door Pictures and Reich’s Brown Eyed Boy Productions, with Elba and Reich serving as executive producers alongside Tristram Shapeero. Shapeero directs the series with Matt Lipsey. Martin Joyce and Ana Garanito serve as co-executive producers.
It’s the second comedy series Elba has created following Sky’s “In the Long Run,...
Co-created by Elba and Gary Reich, “Turn Up Charlie” sees Elba star as a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor, who is given a final chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a “manny” to his famous best friend’s problem-child daughter (Frankie Hervey). Piper Perabo and Jj Feild co-star. The cast also includes Angela Griffin, Guz Khan, Jocelyn Jee Esein, Jade Anouka, Cameron King and Dustin Demri-Burns.
The eight-part series is co-produced by Elba’s Green Door Pictures and Reich’s Brown Eyed Boy Productions, with Elba and Reich serving as executive producers alongside Tristram Shapeero. Shapeero directs the series with Matt Lipsey. Martin Joyce and Ana Garanito serve as co-executive producers.
It’s the second comedy series Elba has created following Sky’s “In the Long Run,...
- 1/3/2019
- by Robert Mitchell
- Variety Film + TV
After playing a detective who gets absolutely pummeled trying to investigate brutal crimes, it must be a fun change of pace to step behind some turntables. Netflix is giving Idris Elba the chance to do just that in “Turn Up Charlie.”
In addition to a March release date, Netflix also released the first look at the upcoming eight-part comedy, which features Elba as a down-on-his-luck DJ who helps babysit for a dear friend’s daughter. Tristram Shapeero — who’s worked as a director on a number of recent comedy classics, from “Community” to “Parks and Recreation” — will direct the first half of the season, while Matt Lipsey will take the second half.
“Luther” Season 5 may have already premiered to series-high ratings, but “Turn Up Charlie” will give Elba a chance to show off his comedy chops, which he showed most recently in last year’s SKy1 comedy “In the Long Run.
In addition to a March release date, Netflix also released the first look at the upcoming eight-part comedy, which features Elba as a down-on-his-luck DJ who helps babysit for a dear friend’s daughter. Tristram Shapeero — who’s worked as a director on a number of recent comedy classics, from “Community” to “Parks and Recreation” — will direct the first half of the season, while Matt Lipsey will take the second half.
“Luther” Season 5 may have already premiered to series-high ratings, but “Turn Up Charlie” will give Elba a chance to show off his comedy chops, which he showed most recently in last year’s SKy1 comedy “In the Long Run.
- 1/3/2019
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
Move over, This Is Us‘ Kevin Pearson: Another manny is coming to television this spring.
Netflix announced Thursday that its comedy series Turn Up Charlie, starring Idris Elba, will drop on Friday, March 15.
Turn Up Charlie stars Elba as a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor who is given a final chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a “manny” to his famous best friend’s problem-child daughter, Gabby (newcomer Frankie Hervey).
Piper Perabo (Covert Affairs) and Jj Feild (Turn) round out the main cast, while newly announced guest stars include Angela Griffin (The Detail), Cameron King (Miss Peregrine’s...
Netflix announced Thursday that its comedy series Turn Up Charlie, starring Idris Elba, will drop on Friday, March 15.
Turn Up Charlie stars Elba as a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor who is given a final chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a “manny” to his famous best friend’s problem-child daughter, Gabby (newcomer Frankie Hervey).
Piper Perabo (Covert Affairs) and Jj Feild (Turn) round out the main cast, while newly announced guest stars include Angela Griffin (The Detail), Cameron King (Miss Peregrine’s...
- 1/3/2019
- TVLine.com
Netflix has slotted Friday, March 15 for the premiere of new comedy series Turn Up Charlie, starring Idris Elba. The internet TV network also unveiled some first-look photos (see above and below) and rounded out the recurring cast, which includes Angela Griffin (Coronation Street), Guz Khan (Borderline), Jocelyn Jee Esein (Upstart Crow), Jade Anouka (Trauma), Cameron King (Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children) and Dustin Demri-Burns (The Spy Who Dumped Me).
Co-created and executive produced by Elba and Gary Reich, the eight-episode Turn Up Charlie centers on the titular Charlie (Elba), a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor, who is given a final chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a ‘manny’ to his famous best friend’s problem-child daughter, Gabby (Frankie Hervey). Piper Perabo and Jj Feild co-star.
Tristram Shapeero also executive produces and directs the series with Matt Lipsey. Martin Joyce and Ana Garanito are co-executive producers. The series...
Co-created and executive produced by Elba and Gary Reich, the eight-episode Turn Up Charlie centers on the titular Charlie (Elba), a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor, who is given a final chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a ‘manny’ to his famous best friend’s problem-child daughter, Gabby (Frankie Hervey). Piper Perabo and Jj Feild co-star.
Tristram Shapeero also executive produces and directs the series with Matt Lipsey. Martin Joyce and Ana Garanito are co-executive producers. The series...
- 1/3/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Joseph Baxter Kayti Burt Jan 3, 2019
Turn Up Charlie stars Idris Elba as a DJ moonlighting as a manny in this Netflix comedy series.
Idris Elba is a DJ (he is what he plays), both in real-life and coming soon on Netflix for an upcoming comedy series called Turn Up Charlie.
The man wears multiple occupational hats, both as an extremely-busy actor of film, stage and television, but also as a dabbler in soul/hip-hop music and as a DJ, for which he operates under the name “DJ Big Driis”. However, a synthesis of those two occupations will arrive in form of the Netflix TV series.
Turn Up Charlie heads to Netflix with an 8-episode inaugural season. Elba stars as Charlie, a struggling DJ who is apparently close to procuring the gig that will finally make career. However, that prospect could become derailed, since he reluctantly becomes the “manny” (male nanny...
Turn Up Charlie stars Idris Elba as a DJ moonlighting as a manny in this Netflix comedy series.
Idris Elba is a DJ (he is what he plays), both in real-life and coming soon on Netflix for an upcoming comedy series called Turn Up Charlie.
The man wears multiple occupational hats, both as an extremely-busy actor of film, stage and television, but also as a dabbler in soul/hip-hop music and as a DJ, for which he operates under the name “DJ Big Driis”. However, a synthesis of those two occupations will arrive in form of the Netflix TV series.
Turn Up Charlie heads to Netflix with an 8-episode inaugural season. Elba stars as Charlie, a struggling DJ who is apparently close to procuring the gig that will finally make career. However, that prospect could become derailed, since he reluctantly becomes the “manny” (male nanny...
- 4/18/2018
- Den of Geek
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