Charlie Puth released the trailer for his highly anticipated six-episode series The Charlie Puth Show last month. The singer recently revealed his experience filming the series and shared that he feels comfortable joking about himself on the show. The anticipation for the series is palpable!
His latest Roku mockumentary offers a humorous behind-the-scenes look into the life of a pop star, with Puth portraying a fictional version of himself. Additionally, it features cameo roles from the legendary Will Ferrell, beloved Courteney Cox, and the iconic John Legend. Read on for more details!
In a recent interview with People magazine, Charlie Puth opened up about filming his new mockumentary series. According to the official synopsis, the show follows a fictional version of Puth who, with the help of his famous friends, tries to navigate the cultural landscape and move beyond pop stardom to become a multi-hyphenate talent who was told That he is just a musician is not enough anymore.
The Dangerously hitmaker shared with the publication his desire to make the show feel natural. He admitted that delivering the lines as a non-actor might seem difficult, so he chose a more spontaneous approach. He emphasized that everyone involved in the series, from the cast to the crew, had a great time, and that they enjoyed the opportunity to step out of their comfort zones. The outlet also highlighted Puth’s humility, noting that he considered it an “honor” to be comically “roasted” by guest star Will Ferrell on the show’s first episode.
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The singer then revealed how he wrote the lines on the spot, thinking it would be funny for the character to say “Shawn Mendes is a better version of him”. He explained that he has “no problem” with making fun of himself, saying that it is not that serious, but a way to keep things light-hearted.
The Attention hitmaker said there are more serious things to worry about in the world, so it’s good to have some ‘comic relief’. He believes that incorporating humor and self-deprecation into his music is a way to connect with his audience and provide a break from the seriousness of life, encouraging them not to take themselves too seriously.
Charlie Puth modestly said, “Nobody wants to see a successful artist making a smug, pompous, ‘Look at me…’ thing. Maybe that’s what people want to see, but I don’t know that people want that from me.” Want to see or not.”
Puth admitted that the character is “99%” like him, expressing that he doesn’t know if he is as edgy and quirky as the character he plays on the show. The singer said that he loves to entertain people and added that that is why he created this show and expressed his wish that the audience laugh and enjoy while watching his series.
The six-episode series, The Charlie Puth Show, is now available for streaming on The Roku Channel. Get ready for a dose of laughter and entertainment!
