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Who is in the cast of NBC’s Joe Exotic?
JOE Exotic became one of the most famous pop culture figures of 2020 following the release of Netflix docu-series Tiger King.
Now, his story will be depicted in a dramatized limited series, with Saturday Night Live star Kate McKinnon set to portray the role of Exotic’s rival Carole Baskin.
John Cameron Mitchell will play Joe Exotic[/caption]
Who is in the cast of NBC’s Joe Exotic?
According to Variety reports, the lead role of Joe Exotic has been handed to John Cameron Mitchell.
The 57-year-old has had a long and varied career in both film and television, featuring in Law and Order as well as directing episodes of smash-hit series GLOW.
Mitchell has already spoken of his delight at his next role, stating: “I’m thrilled to take on the role of this modern folk antihero.
“Joe and I are the same age and like him, I grew up queer in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas so I feel like I know a little bit about this guy and his desperate attempt to conquer an inhospitable world.”
Steven O’Neill, executive vice president of casting for the series, said: “It’s clear that an over-the-top character like Joe needed someone very special.
“We are so excited to have John Cameron Mitchell, an adored icon of the LGBTQ community, take on this compelling role.
“His casting speaks to our ongoing vision of universal storytelling, and we can’t wait for our audiences to experience the show.”
Kate McKinnon will take on the role of Carole Baskin, with McKinnon best known for her depiction of a number of comedy characters on Saturday Night Live.
She has also starred in multiple major motion pictures, including Danny Boyle’s award winning “Yesterday” in 2019, and the controversial film “Bombshell” in the same year.
SNL star Kate McKinnon has also been cast[/caption]
When will Joe Exotic be on NBC and how can I watch it?
A premiere date has yet to be announced, but it has been confirmed that the limited series will air across NBCUniversal’s scripted platforms – NBC, Peacock and USA.
NBCUniversal clearly have high hopes for the series – Joe Exotic will be the first show to get such rollout across three different NBCU entertainment platforms in NBC, Peacock and USA.
Joe Exotic alongside Louis Theroux[/caption]
What is Joe Exotic based on?
Though it was originally Netflix series Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, Madness that propelled Exotic and Baskin into the limelight, this new show is actually set to be based on the Wondery podcast Joe Exotic.
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Hosted by Robert Moor, the podcast shifts focus from Exotic and instead revolves around Baskin and her attempts to shut down his big cat attraction.
This is not the only Joe Exotic feature set to hit screens this year, as Variety reported that CBS Television Studios and Imagine Television are developing a series about Exotic with Nicolas Cage in line to play the lead role.
