First look: Benito Skinner bares all as a gay jock in 'Overcompensating'
| 03/17/25
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A new gay TV series is on the way!
Overcompensating
Amazon MGM Studios, A24
TikTok star Benito Skinner, a.k.a. comedian Benny Drama, stars in Overcompensating, an upcoming TV comedy series soon to premiere on Prime Video.
Scroll through for your first look and to learn more!
A closeted jock coming out in college? We're intrigued...
Overcompensating
Amazon MGM Studios, A24
According to the official description, "Overcompensating is a college-set ensemble comedy about the wild, chaotic journey of Benny (Skinner), a closeted former football player and homecoming king, as he becomes fast friends with Carmen (Wally Baram), a high school outsider on a mission to fit in at all costs. With guidance from Benny’s older sister (Mary Beth Barone) and her campus-legend boyfriend (Adam DiMarco), 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."
The cast is stacked!
Overcompensating
Amazon MGM Studios, A24
The main cast includes Wally Baram (Shrinking), Mary Beth Barone (Black Mirror), Adam DiMarco (The White Lotus) and Rish Shah (Ms. Marvel). Guest stars include Connie Britton, Kyle MacLachlan, Kaia Gerber, Andrea Martin, Julia Shiplett, Tommy Do, Alexandra Beaton, Claire Qute, Elias Azimi and Maddie Phillips. Holmes, Corteon Moore, Owen Thiele, and Nell Verlaque.
Grammy winner Charli xcx is involved!
Overcompensating
Amazon MGM Studios, A24
The BRAT singer-songwriter executive music produces and executive produces.
A24 is producing the series.
Overcompensating
Amazon MGM Studios, A24
Alongside Amazon MGM Studios.
Overcompensating is created, written, and executive produced by Benito Skinner.
Overcompensating
Amazon MGM Studios, A24
Scott King is the show's showrunner and executive producer. Jonah Hill, Matt Dines, and Ali Goodwin executive produce the series for Strong Baby.
A full season of hijinks!
Overcompensating
Amazon MGM Studios, A24
The show will have eight episodes.
All eight episodes of Overcompensating premiere May 15, 2025.
Overcompensating
Amazon MGM Studios, A24
Will you be tuning in?
