Despite being renewed last summer, Pete Davidson has announced that Bupkis Season 2 will no longer be happening.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Davidson’s agent had emailed Peacock earlier in the week but did not tell production company Broadway Video. Reportedly, Universal TV and Broadway Video are on board with Davidson’s decision to not go forward with Bupkis Season 2, which is unrelated to the recent industry budget cuts. Rather, the choice comes from the comedian feeling that this part of his life is “finished.”
“I’ve always seen Bupkis as a window into my life, since it is so personal and about my struggles and family. After nearly a decade of my personal life being in the media I wanted a chance to tell my story my way,” Davidson said in a statement to the outlet. “Of all the work I’ve ever done, Bupkis is by far what I’m most proud of. I am so grateful to Lorne Michaels and Broadway Video, Peacock, Universal Television and the amazing cast and writers for helping me create something honest, funny and heartfelt. I do also feel that this part of my life is finished. I’m very excited for this next chapter and for you guys to see the work. Thank you to all who support me for I am forever grateful.”
The series was co-written by Davidson, Judah Miller, and Dave Sirus, who also co-wrote Judd Apatow’s The King of Staten Island, which was also inspired by Davidson’s life. Alongside Davidson, it also featured Edie Falco as Amy Davidson, Joe Pesci as Joe Larocca, Philip Ettinger as Evan, Bobby Cannavale as Uncle Tommy, and more. It featured a star-studded guest lineup including Sebastian Stan, Jon Stewart, John Mulaney, Machine Gun Kelly, Al Gore, Steve Buscemi, and more.
What was Bupkis about?
“Bupkis is a new comedy following Pete Davidson as he attempts to work through unique family dynamics and the complexities of fame to form meaningful relationships,” reads the series’ description. “The raw, semi-autobiographical series straddles reality and absurdity to best represent what it is to be Pete Davidson. Welcome to Bupkis.”
