Hulu Set to Bring Jake Shane's Life Story to Screen in New Comedy Series
A half-hour comedy series based on the life of "Therapuss" podcaster and comedian Jake Shane is in development at Hulu. The show, which stars Shane playing a version of himself, follows him and his best friends as they navigate online fame, its impact on their friendships, and the tension it causes in their suburban neighborhood.
Shane will executive produce and star in the series, with Genevieve Aniello set to write and executive produce the pilot. Paul Briganti will direct and executive produce, while Alec Berg ("Barry," "Silicon Valley") and Amy Solomon are also attached as executive producers via their overall deal with 20th TV.
Shane's success with his podcast, which launched in January 2024, has led to numerous high-profile guests including Tate McRae, Renee Rapp, Glen Powell, Charli XCX, Ben Platt, Ed Sheeran, Joe Jonas, Saweetie, Rosé, FKA Twigs, Katy Perry, Coco Jones, Lisa Rinna, Lea Michele, Lorde and Addison Rae. The show has also led to a live tour, "Live With Jake Shane," which hit 36 cities this year.
Shane's recent credits include guest starring on the HBO series "Hacks" and releasing his debut comedy album "Puss & Poems," featuring 13 tracks written and produced with Alexander 23. The album reached the top 5 on Billboard's comedy chart.
The project is a prime example of how creators are leveraging their online presence to build successful careers in television and film. Shane's success with his podcast has not only led to this new series but also numerous high-profile collaborations and appearances, cementing his status as one of the most in-demand comedians in the industry today.
A half-hour comedy series based on the life of "Therapuss" podcaster and comedian Jake Shane is in development at Hulu. The show, which stars Shane playing a version of himself, follows him and his best friends as they navigate online fame, its impact on their friendships, and the tension it causes in their suburban neighborhood.
Shane will executive produce and star in the series, with Genevieve Aniello set to write and executive produce the pilot. Paul Briganti will direct and executive produce, while Alec Berg ("Barry," "Silicon Valley") and Amy Solomon are also attached as executive producers via their overall deal with 20th TV.
Shane's success with his podcast, which launched in January 2024, has led to numerous high-profile guests including Tate McRae, Renee Rapp, Glen Powell, Charli XCX, Ben Platt, Ed Sheeran, Joe Jonas, Saweetie, Rosé, FKA Twigs, Katy Perry, Coco Jones, Lisa Rinna, Lea Michele, Lorde and Addison Rae. The show has also led to a live tour, "Live With Jake Shane," which hit 36 cities this year.
Shane's recent credits include guest starring on the HBO series "Hacks" and releasing his debut comedy album "Puss & Poems," featuring 13 tracks written and produced with Alexander 23. The album reached the top 5 on Billboard's comedy chart.
The project is a prime example of how creators are leveraging their online presence to build successful careers in television and film. Shane's success with his podcast has not only led to this new series but also numerous high-profile collaborations and appearances, cementing his status as one of the most in-demand comedians in the industry today.
imagine jake shane navigating online fame and still managing to be a decent human being lol what's next a show about tim heidecker's struggles with being a "trendsetter" 
anyway i'm stoked hulu is investing in more comedy content that actually resonates with people like me who are stuck in the suburbs 
like I'm literally super stoked about this news! Jake Shane is literally my ultimate fave comedian ever 
and to see him bring his life story to screen on Hulu? 
it's gonna be soooo lit!!! 
i mean, have you seen his podcast tho? 
I've already gotten my Hulu subscription just for this 
and I know I'll be binging every episode in one sitting 
Can't wait to see him slay on screen again!!! 
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Jake Shane's life story is gonna be lit on Hulu! Can't wait to see him slay another project 
. Just hope they don't overdo the "online fame" aspects... that could get messy 
Also, 36 cities for his live tour? That's wild... I'm not sure if I'd wanna pay to see someone I only know from their podcast. Still, I'll keep an eye on this and might even tune in just out of curiosity 
. Like, I get it, he's got a popular podcast and all that jazz 
, but do they really need to turn his life into a comedy series? It just feels like a desperate attempt to cling to relevance 
. And what's with the "Therapuss" part? Is that even relevant to his actual work or is it just trying to be edgy? 
I'm low-key obsessed with Jake Shane's "Therapuss" podcast and I think this new comedy series is gonna be fire 
! It's so cool to see how he's leveraging his online presence to create even more content and opportunities for himself and his friends. I love that the show is gonna explore the ups and downs of online fame and its impact on their personal relationships. Can't wait to see what they come up with 
And can we talk about his impressive guest list? 
it's wild to think about how one person can just build an entire career from scratch like that. and 20th TV is attached as exec producers which means this show is gonna be fire 
. i think it's awesome how he's going to be playing himself, that's just gonna make the whole thing even more authentic. and can we talk about the guest list?! it's like whoa, i'm dying to see him hang out with tate mcrae & charli xcx 
. and i love how he's using his online fame to create this whole new world of content, it's like the ultimate example of how social media can be both a blessing & a curse 
20th tv is really bringing out the big guns for this one, with alicec berg and amy solomon attached as exec producers 
. fingers crossed the show doesn't turn into a cringy trainwreck 