New Wave Trailer and Key Art Preview the MGM+ Docuseries
MGM+ has unveiled the official trailer and key art for New Wave, the upcoming docuseries featuring music revolutionaries from Billy Idol, The Police, DEVO, Duran Duran, and more. The series will premiere on November 23, 2026.
This series from This Machine Filmworks tells the fascinating story of New Wave music and the decade from 1977 to 1987 that brought alternative culture into the mainstream. The four-part series will take us on a journey through the rise of New Wave from its rebellious origins to its influential impact on music, fashion, and pop culture.
New Wave defined a generation and reshaped the musical landscape in part by embracing women, the queer community, and new technology, while creating a legacy that continues to influence us today. Douglas Tirola is the director, and Richard Blade is the consulting producer.
The MGM+ series features Andy Bell (Erasure), Andy McCluskey (OMD), Annabella Lwin (Bow Wow Wow), Billy Idol, Bob Geldof (Boomtown Rats), Brian Ritchie (Violent Femmes), Brian Setzer (Stray Cats), Chris Frantz (Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club), Curt Smith (Tears for Fears), Danny Elfman (Oingo Boingo), Dave Wakeling (English Beat), Fred Schneider, Glenn Tilbrook (Squeeze), and Jim Kerr (Simple Minds).
Also on board are John Taylor (Duran Duran), Johnny Marr (The Smiths), Kate Pierson (The B-52s), Kathy Valentine (The Go-Go’s), Mark Goodman (MTV), Mark Mothersbaugh (Devo), Martha Davis (The Motels), Martha Quinn (MTV), Matt Pinfield (music journalist), Miles Copeland (IRS Records music executive), Richard Blade (DJ), Stewart Copeland (The Police), and Thomas Dolby.
The executive producers include David Blackman (Polygram Entertainment), Mark Blatty (This Machine Filmworks), Susan Bedusa (4th Row Films), R.J. Cutler (This Machine Filmworks), Elise Pearlstein (This Machine Filmworks), Madeline Post (Polygram Entertainment), Tess Ranahan, Trevor Smith (This Machine Filmworks), Douglas Tirola (4th Row Films), and Margaret Yen (This Machine Filmworks).
