On Wednesday, April 6, PEACOCK hosted an intimate cast, producer and influencer screening and party at the Casita Hollywood in Los Angeles where the comedy community gathered to celebrate the launch of Peacock’s highly anticipated comedy series KILLING IT, a comedy about class, capitalism and one man’s quest to achieve the American dream. And also about hunting really big snakes. Streaming April 14 on @PeacockTV.
Comedic star power was in full effect with guests including executive producer and star Craig Robinson, and KILLING IT castmates Claudia O’Doherty, Rell Battle, Stephanie Nogueras, Wyatt Walter, Jet Miller and co-showrunners/writers/executive producers Dan Goor and Luke Del Tredici and executive producer Mark Schulman.
Additional notable guests included Kate Flannery (The Office), Creed Bratton (The Office), Vanessa Bayer (SNL), D’Arcy Carden (The Good Place), Aaron Jennings (Grand Crew), Carl Tart (Grand Crew), Grasie Mercedes (Grand Crew), DomiNque Perry (Peacock’s Bust Down), Hayes Grier (Influencer), and executives:
- Lisa Katz, President, Scripted Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming
- Erin Underhill, President, Universal Television Studio
- Jeff Meyerson, EVP, Comedy Development NBC Entertainment Scripted Comedy Programming
- Jim Donnelly, EVP, Comedy Development, Universal Television Comedy
- JoAnn Alfano, EVP, Scripted Current & Head of International Business Universal Television Current
The premiere event featured an in-world KILLING IT experience from the moment guests arrived:
- Following a screening of the first episode, guests celebrated with a luxurious Hollywood after-party that featured an unforgettable social moment by Craig Robinson where he performed on a keyboard alongside The Office co-star Kate Flannery who joined him in a duet which included the The Office theme song.
- Upon entry, guests were greeted with lush greenery and decor inspired by the Florida everglades.
- The main photo opp was rich with a black stylized snakeskin background, turf green carpet and palm plants.
- Mid-event, décor and server’s attire transformed to embody the snakeskin element of the series, culminating Craig’s journey of obtaining the American Dream.
- KILLING IT themed accents were a plenty with gold bar shelves filled with in-world books and stacks of fake money, themed cocktails, a replica cheese head of Craig; Catering was provided by Los Angeles staple, Craig’s LA and guests enjoyed music from DJ Benjamin Walker.
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