Inspired by the life of creator Robb Cullen, AVERAGE JOE is a darkly comedic, intense one-hour ensemble, set in “The Hill” district of Pittsburgh. Blue-collar plumber, Joe Washington, discovers his recently deceased father lived a secret, second life and stole millions of dollars from dangerous people just before he died. Now those people think Joe knows where it is. A bloody and violent confrontation triggers a chain of events that force Joe and his close-knit circle of family and friends out of their very average and mundane lives into a life-or-death race against time to find the truth and the millions.
- Cast: Deon Cole, Tammy Townsend, Malcolm Barrett, Cynthia Kaye McWilliams, Michael Trucco, Ashley Olivia Fisher, Pasha Lychnikoff
- Executive Producer: Robb Cullen, McG, Mary Viola, and Corey Marsh
- Creator: Robb Cullen
Directors: Eric Dean Seaton, Christoph Schrewe, Marshall Tyler, David Katzenberg, Joy T. Lane - Writers Robb Cullen, Scott Boden Hodges, Tyrone Finch, Arthur Harris, Bryce Ahart, Hawa Macalou, Paul McLalin, D.J. Ryan, Stephanie McFarlane, Jerron Horton, Kevin O’Hare
- Produced by: Wonderland Sound and Vision
- Episodes: 10 x 60min
- SERIES PREMIERE DATE: June 26, 2023 (new episodes weekly)
SERIES ROLLOUT:
- June 26 – AVERAGE JOE LAUNCH (Episodes 101 and 102)
- June 29 – Episode 103
- July 6 – Episode 104
- July 13 – Episode 105
- July 20 – Episode 106
- July 27 – Episode 107
- August 3 – Episode 108
- August 10 – FINALE (Episodes 109 and 110)
ABOUT BET+:
BET+, a subsidiary of Paramount Global, is the preeminent streaming service for the Black audience. A joint venture between BET and Tyler Perry Studios, BET+ allows users to stream the best of Black culture from the best Black creators across movies, TV shows, stand-up comedy, award shows and specials, all in one place, commercial-free. BET+ also hosts a variety of exclusive content, with new original series and movies launching each month, including Emmy-nominated “The Ms. Pat Show,” “Tyler Perry’s Zatima” and “All the Queen’s Men”, “The Impact Atlanta”, “College Hill: Celebrity Edition,” “Martin: The Reunion,” “First Wives Club” and “Carl Weber’s The Family Business” and “The Black Hamptons,” to name a few. Visit BET.Plus or follow @BETPlus to learn more.
ABOUT WONDERLAND SOUND AND VISION:
Wonderland Sound & Vision was founded in 2001 by Joseph McGinty Nichol, known as “McG.” For the former music producer and video director turned filmmaker, Wonderland Sound & Vision offers an outlet in which to translate his distinct style of vibrant and colorful storytelling to film and television. That vision, along with a commitment to identifying exciting new talent and developing compelling stories from around the world, has provided the foundation of our ethos for the last decade. Wonderland Sound & Vision has a vast and diverse slate of projects, all of which we believe have the potential to entertain and inspire the world. From breaking new ground in content to exploring new business models and formats, we will continue to stay on the cutting edge of the constantly evolving entertainment industry. Wonderland Sound & Vision produced hit films including HOLIDATE, LOVE HARD, TALL GIRL, and THE BABYSITTER for Netflix, I FEEL PRETTY for STX, the iconic CHARLIE’S ANGELS and CHARLIE’S ANGELS: FULL THROTTLE, and over 800 hours of television, including THE O.C., SUPERNATURAL, and the recent TURNER & HOOCH series for Disney+. Most recently the company wrapped production on UGLIES starring Joey King and Laverne Cox, started production on MYSTERY GIRL with Tiffany Haddish, and is currently developing comedy series BAD HABIT with Annie Mumolo and Emily Goldwyn, THE TRADITION for Netflix, and MUSICA with Randy Mancuso for Amazon. TALL GIRL 2 will also be released on Netflix on February 11.
