Benito Skinner navigates college life as a closeted all-American in Entertainment Weekly’s exclusive first look at Overcompensating.
Created, written, and executive produced by Skinner, the college-set, semi-autobiographical comedy series follows Benny (Skinner), a closeted former football player and homecoming king, as he becomes fast friends with Carmen (Wally Baram), an outsider on a mission to fit in at all costs. With guidance from his big sister (Black Mirror’s Mary Beth Barone) and her “campus-legend” boyfriend (The White Lotus’Adam DiMarco), Benny and Carmen juggle “horrible hookups, flavored vodka, and fake IDs” in a dramedy that “explores the lengths to which we all overcompensate" while on the path to self-discovery, per the synopsis.
John (Kyle MacLachlan), Benny (Benito Skinner), and Kathryn (Connie Britton).Prime Amazon Content Services
Rish Shah rounds out the cast of series regulars, while the slew of guest stars includesConnie Britton andKyle MacLachlan as Skinner’s onscreen parents, plusKaia Gerber, Owen Thiele, and Grammy-winning pop starCharli XCX — the latter who, fresh off architecting a Brat summer, also serves as executive music producer for the series. From Prime Video and A24, the dramedy also countsJonah Hill as an executive producer via his production company, Strong Baby.
All episodes drop May 15 on Prime Video.
'Overcompensating'.Prime Amazon Content Services
Benny (Benito Skinner) and Miles (Rish Shah).Prime Amazon Content Services
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Skinner rose to prominence as his internet persona Benny Drama. His viral celebrity impressions and skits captured the attention of its subjects and Hollywood, and he has collaborated withDrew Barrymore,Kourtney Kardashian, andJennifer Aniston, among others.
Check out more first-look photos ofOvercompensating below.
'Overcompensating'.Prime Amazon Content Services
Benny (Benito Skinner) and Carmen (Wally Baram).Prime Amazon Content Services
'Overcompensating'.Prime Amazon Content Services
Peter (Adam DiMarco).Prime Amazon Content Services