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Jharrel Jerome in I’m a Virgo First Look

Prime Video today announced the premiere date of the mythical coming-of-age comedy I’m A Virgo, starring Emmy-winning actor Jharrel Jerome (When They See UsMoonlight) with a sneak-peek of the upcoming series.

The series is created, written, and executive produced by colorful-sock-wearing filmmaker Boots Riley (Sorry to Bother You), who directed all seven episodes.

Jharrel Jerome in I'm a Virgo First Look

Jharrel Jerome also serves as an executive producer. All seven episodes of the Amazon Original series will be available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world on June 23, 2023. 

I’m A Virgo is a darkly comedic fantastical coming-of-age joyride about Cootie (Jerome), a 13-foot-tall young Black man in Oakland, California. Having grown up hidden away, passing time on a diet of comic books and TV shows, he escapes to experience the beauty and contradictions of the real world.

Jharrel Jerome in I'm a Virgo First Look

He forms friendships, finds love, navigates awkward situations, and encounters his idol, the real-life superhero named The Hero, played by Walton Goggins (The Hateful EightThe Righteous Gemstones). I’m A Virgo is a mythical odyssey that questions the purpose of the mythical odyssey. 

The cast also includes Brett Gray (On My BlockStar Trek: Prodigy, his mother thinks he sings like the ’90s group Hi-Five), Tony-nominated and Obie-winning actor Kara Young (The Punisher, her mother was a Belizean beauty queen), and Allius Barnes (PEN15, his cousin made the song “Kung Fu Fighting”).

Jharrel Jerome in I'm a Virgo First Look

The cast is rounded out by Olivia Washington (Breaking, plays classical piano), Mike Epps (The UpshawsDolemite Is My Name, a damn good dancer), and Carmen Ejogo (True Detective, Fantastic Beasts, was in Eric B. & Rakim’s “Paid In Full” music video).

I’m A Virgo is co-produced by Amazon Studios and Media Res Studio. Boots Riley and Tze Chun (Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai) are the series co-showrunners and serve as executive producers.

Jharrel Jerome in I'm a Virgo First Look

Also executive producing are Michael Ellenberg and Lindsey Springer for Media Res Studio (PachinkoThe Morning Show), Rebecca Rivo (Escape Room), and Jharrel Jerome. The series features original music and score by art pop duo Tune-Yards. 

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