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Annie Weisman is taking the reins for Based on a True Story season 2, and with it comes some exciting new twists and turns for the Peacock dark comedy thriller. Having been part of the writing and producing teams of everything from the supernatural comedy Dead Like Me to the sitcom Suburgatory, Weisman went on to lead the charge on Almost Family, the American TV adaptation of the Australian drama Sisters, and was the creator and showrunner for Apple TV+'s Emmy-nominated dark comedy Physical.

Based on a True Story season 2 picks up three months after the season 1 cliffhanger finale, with Nathan and Ava's parenting struggles being interrupted by a new killer cropping up and learning of Matt and Tory's relationship, which has progressed to an engagement. As Ava turns to launching a new form of content with TikTok to investigate the new murders, Nathan keeps an eye on Matt to...

Nathan's desire for a break from life is taking him down a dark path in Based on a True Story season 2. Played by Juror #2 star Chris Messina, Nathan was introduced in season 1 of the Peacock dark comedy thriller as the husband to Kaley Cuoco's true crime-obsessed Ava and a former tennis star who, after a career-ending injury, has turned to teaching tennis. Season 1 saw Ava and Nathan determine their plumber Matt was the local serial killer, The Westside Ripper, and make a deal with him that as long as he doesn't kill anymore and makes a podcast with them, they won't turn him in.

Based on a True Story season 2 picks up three months after the season 1 cliffhanger finale, in which Ava and Nathan were caught by Aaron Staton's Simon covering up the murder of Ruby. Having given birth to their son and cleared of involvement in Ruby's death,...

Matt and Tory's relationship is finally out in the open, but not everyone's happy about it, in Based on a True Story season 2. Played by Magpie's Tom Bateman and Scream VI's Liana Liberato, Matt is introduced in the first season of the dark comedy thriller as a plumber for true crime-obsessed couple, Ava and Nathan, who they quickly determine is the local serial killer known as The Westside Ripper and convince to make a podcast together. Tory, on the other hand, is Ava's younger sister that lives with her, with the Based on a True Story season 1 ending revealing the two are sleeping together.

Picking up three months after the cliffhanger finale, Based on a True Story season 2 finds Ava and Nathan surprised to learn that not only have Tory and Matt been dating behind their backs for some time, but that they're getting married. This comes around the time...

The second season of Based on a True Story debuts on Peacock next month, and viewers are getting a look at what is ahead in the series. The streaming service has released a new trailer and new from photos for the comedic thriller. The first batch of photos for season two were released in August.

Kaley Cuoco, Chris Messina, Tom Bateman, Priscilla Quintana, Liana Liberato, Natalia Dyer, Alex Alomar Akpobome, Aisha Alfa, and Annabelle Dexter-Jones star in the Based on a True Story series, which follows a couple producing a podcast, trying to capitalize on people’s love of true crime.

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Kaley Cuoco, Chris Messina, Tom Bateman and Liana Liberato are back with more murder and mayhem in Based on a True Story season two. And this time, there’s a new pint-sized accessory in tow.

Based on a True Story is based on (or partly inspired by) a true story. The series, which satirizes true-crime tropes, introduced Cuoco and Messina as Ava and Nathan, a down-on-their-luck couple who crossed paths with an infamous serial killer, “The Westside Ripper,” in Los Angeles. Ava, a pregnant true-crime obsessive, suggested making a podcast with the killer as a way out of their marital rut.

Now, after the events of season one, season two opens with Ava and Nathan as new parents who attempt to now get out of the true-crime game — but, as the trailer shows, those aspirations are fleeting. The season opens on Ava and Nathan struggling to balance parenthood with waking away from their obsession.

Peacock Announces “Based on a True Story” Season 2 Premiere, Releases First Look

The Bartletts are back on the case. Peacock has announced the Season 2 premiere date for its hit comedy-thriller series “Based on a True Story,” starring Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina. The series follows Ava (Cuoco) and Nathan (Messina), a married couple feeling the weight of life and work amidst endless bills, marriage squabbles, mounting work pressures, and a baby on the way. But their lives get a shake-up when, spurred by Ava’s passion for true crime, she realizes that plumber-turned-family friend Matt (Tom Bateman) is the serial killer behind a string of unsolved murders in L.A. and the pair blackmail him into co-creating a podcast about his “work.”

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In Season 2, Ava and Nathan are three months into parenthood, and Ava is determined to resist her true-crime obsession,...

Based on a True Story has a premiere date. The second season of eight episodes will debut on Peacock in November. The streaming service announced the premiere date with the release of a preview and several first-look photos.

Kaley Cuoco, Chris Messina, Tom Bateman, Priscilla Quintana, Liana Liberato, Natalia Dyer, Alex Alomar Akpobome, Aisha Alfa, and Annabelle Dexter-Jones star in the comedy-thriller series, which follows a couple who try to capitalize on people’s fascination with true crime for a podcast.Read More…...

Based on a True Story has been renewed for a second season. The dark comedy thriller series' first season of eight episodes debuted on Peacock in June.

Starring Kaley Cuoco (The Flight Attendant), Chris Messina (The Mindy Project), Tom Bateman, Priscilla Quintana, Liana Liberato, Natalia Dyer, Alex Alomar Akpobome, Aisha Alfa, Annabelle Dexter-Jones, the series follows a couple as they try to capitalize on the public's fascination with true crime.

Craig Rosenberg created the series and serves as showrunner and executive producer. Cuoco, Jason Bateman, and Michael Costigan also executive produce along with Alex Buono, the director of the first two episodes. Roxie Rodriguez and Melissa Blake co-executive produce.

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Peacock has officially announced the second season of "Based on a True Story," a satirical show that parodies the true crime genre. The series focuses on a real estate agent, a former tennis star, and a plumber whose lives intersect due to a terrible crime, leading them to investigate using their obsession with true crime. The show features a talented cast including Kaley Cuoco, Chris Messina, and Tom Bateman, and the first season is currently available to stream on Peacock.

Three months have passed since Based on a True Story finished airing its first season, and all hopes of a renewal seemed lost, but Peacock has finally decided to continue the story and officially announces the second season of the show that satirizes the true crime genre. Documentaries about true crimes, as well as series focused on the stories of real murderers, are going through a very popular moment. Series...

No lie: Peacock is ordering a second season of Based on a True Story.

The NBCUniversal-owned streamer has picked up the series, a comedic thriller from UCP and starring Kaley Cuoco (who also executive produces) and Chris Messina. The first season debuted in June and earned mostly favorable reviews; detailed viewing data is, per usual with streamers, not public, but the series did land in Nielsen’s top 10 rankings for the week of its premiere.

Based on a True Story is, in fact, based on (or at least partly inspired by) a true story, while also satirizing true crime tropes. The series stars Cuoco and Messina as Ava and Nathan, a down-on-their-luck couple who cross paths with an infamous serial killer in Los Angeles. Ava, a true crime obsessive, hits on the idea of making a podcast with the killer as a way out of their rut.

The cast also includes Tom Bateman,...

Based on a True Story is returning for another go-round. Peacock has renewed the dark comedic thriller series starring Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina for a second season.

From The Boys exec producer Craig Rosenberg and Ozark‘s Jason Bateman, Based on a True Story is a satire of the true crime genre with elements that are loosely inspired by true events. Season 1 is about Ava (Cuoco) and her husband Nathan (Messina), a down-on-their-luck couple, whose lives collide with an infamous serial killer terrorizing Los Angeles and seize a unique opportunity to capitalize on America’s obsession with true crime by making a podcast with the killer.

In addition to Cuoco and Messina, cast also includes Tom Bateman, Priscilla Quintana, Liana Liberato, Natalia Dyer, Alex Alomar Akpobome, Aisha Alfa, Annabelle Dexter-Jones, Li Jun Li, June Diane Raphael, Brandon Keener, Jessica St. Clair, Claire Holt, Miles Mussenden, Sebastian Quinn, Belmont Cameli,...

The true-crime craze gets a satirical stab in Based on a True Story. The dark comedy thriller series centers on married couple Ava and Nathan, a pregnant realtor and former tennis star struggling to regain some excitement in their lives who find a unique opportunity when they learn the identity of a local serial killer and look to capitalize on it by creating a podcast interviewing him.

Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina lead the ensemble cast of Based on a True Story alongside Tom Bateman, Priscilla Quintana, Liana Liberato, Natalia Dyer, Alex Alomar Akpobome, Aisha Alfa, Annabelle Dexter-Jones, and Li Jun Li. Mixing the satirical bite of Wes Craven's Scream movies and Prime Video's The Boys show, from which creator Craig Rosenberg previously worked, the show is a hilarious and thrillingly unique take on the true crime trend.

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Warning: Spoilers for Based on a True Story!Even serial killers want in on the true-crime podcast craze, as seen in Based on a True Story. The Peacock series centers on pregnant realtor Ava and her former tennis star husband Nathan after they realize someone close to them is none other than a local serial killer, the Westside Ripper. Due to their financial struggles, they decide to blackmail him into helping produce a podcast chronicling his origins.

Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina lead the ensemble cast of Based on a True Story alongside Tom Bateman, Priscilla Quintana, Liana Liberato, Natalia Dyer, Alex Alomar Akpobome, Aisha Alfa, Annabelle Dexter-Jones, and Li Jun Li. Going a step further than the similar genre hit Only Murders in the Building, the comedy thriller keeps audiences guessing whether Ava and Nathan can keep Matt's murderous tendencies under control.

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One couple's love of true-crime podcasts is going too far with Based on a True Story. The comedy thriller series revolves around a pregnant realtor and her husband, a former tennis star, as they discover the identity of a serial killer, but rather than turn him in, they look to team with him to create a podcast chronicling his story.

Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina lead the ensemble cast of Based on a True Story alongside Tom Bateman, Priscilla Quintana, Liana Liberato, Natalia Dyer, Alex Alomar Akpobome, Aisha Alfa, Annabelle Dexter-Jones, and Li Jun Li. Hailing from The Boys executive producer Craig Rosenberg, the series is another fresh twist on the murder mystery genre chock full of shocking twists and hilarious satire.

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Ahead of the show's premiere, Screen Rant spoke exclusively with stars Liana Liberato and Priscilla Quintana to...

The Big Bang Theory's Kaley Cuoco shares details about a scary horse-riding accident just as she was starting the show. In the role of Penny as part of The Big Bang Theory, which is still hugely popular today, with another spinoff recently announced for the Max streaming service, Kuoco landed the part of a lifetime. She's since received widespread acclaim for her lead performance in The Flight Attendant, along with Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.

While guesting on Apple's SmartLess podcast, Cuoco told hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett about a horrifying horse-riding accident that occurred early on during The Big Bang Theory. Cuoco details what happened and how she felt her bones cracking. But, thankfully she recovered and even notes that she has "some good scars."

“I remember clear as day, because it takes a second when something is that bad. I was like, ‘Did...

Emmy nominee Kaley Cuoco (The Flight Attendant) and Chris Messina (The Boogeyman) star in Peacock’s new summer series Based on a True Story. Described as a dark comedic thriller, Based on a True Story comes from Craig Rosenberg (The Boys) and is set to premiere on Thursday, June 8, 2023.

“Over the last decade, a true crime phenomenon has swept over America. Podcasts, documentaries, fictional shows based on true stories – they dominate the culture. Murderers have become celebrities and celebrities have become murderers which inspired me to create this show,” explained Rosenberg.

He continued: “I became fascinated with the idea of a relatable married couple whose youthful dreams hadn’t come to fruition and who saw the true crime tidal wave as an opportunity to change their lives and save their marriage. Our Los Angeles setting – the city where everybody wants to be famous – became a vivid backdrop to our story of fame,...

Playing a man who gets entangled in a murder investigation because his wife (Kaley Cuoco) is obsessed with true crime, “Based on a True Story” kind of hits close to home for Chris Messina. When he was a kid, he and a friend actually may have actually discovered a crime scene.

“I grew up in Northport, Long Island,” Messina told Variety at the Peacock series’ premiere Thursday at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood. “I grew up on Makamah Road, about a block from the Long Island Sound. A buddy and I walked to the Sound and – it was very ‘Stand By Me’ – we found a hand that washed up on the beach.”

They immediately called the cops. “We had to report it,” Messina recalled. “I was pretending to be River Phoenix in ‘Stand By Me.’”

Directed by Rob Reiner, “Stand By Me” starred Phoenix, Jerry O’Connell, Corey Feldman...

Based on a True Story is an exciting new series fans of true crime will love. Bsed on a True Story is not actually based on a true story, however. The comedy thriller was created by Craig Rosenberg (The Boys) and Jason Bateman, who fans know for his roles in shows like Arrested Development and Ozark.

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Based on a True Story stars Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina as Ava and Nathan, a couple who get mixed up in the dark underworld of true crime podcasting. The series has a ridiculous story, but the show will have fans laughing the entire way through. With all episodes released at once, anyone intrigued by the concept can binge Based on a True Story in one night.

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Kaley Cuoco's new comedic thriller series, "Based on a True Story," takes a deep dive into the world of true crime and toilets. Adding to her growing list of onscreen investigations, Cuoco is set to lead Peacock's new true-crime-inspired series about three people whose lives get flipped upside down after an unexpected series of events forces them together - featuring scenes interspersed with literal toilet humor (read: a mystery-comedy–lover's dream come true).

For anyone who was invested in the absurdity and genre-specific irony of Netflix's "The Woman in the House Across the Street From the Girl in the Window," Peacock's new series is on its way to immerse us in another eccentric mystery. According to the streaming platform, the show is about "a realtor, a plumber, and a former tennis star whose lives unexpectedly collide, exposing America's obsession with true crime, murder, and the slow-close toilet seat.

"Do we have to wake up to murders every morning?" Peacock has unveiled a full official trailer for a series called Based on a True Story, a true crime comedy riffing on the streaming obsession with true crime content these days. It's everywhere. So many shows and documentaries and endless stories being told about murders and disappearances and cults and mysteries. This is written by Craig Rosenberg, who also wrote for "Preacher" and "The Boys" before this, which means he's the perfect guy to riff on a modern obsession after riffing on superheroes. A realtor, a former tennis star and a plumber seize a unique opportunity to capitalize on America's obsession with true crime. Sounds dangerous, no? Emmy Award nominee Kaley Cuoco stars as Ava Bartlett, with Chris Messina as Nathan, and Tom Bateman as Matt. Liana Liberato, Priscilla Quintana, Natalia Dyer, Alex Alomar Akpobome, and Aisha Alfa also co-star.

True crimes have taken over television and streaming, with various series based on true stories becoming the most watched on different networks and platforms. Seizing the moment, Peacock shared the first trailer for Based on a True Story, its new series that satirizes the genre.

Just as productions like Scream did, and continue to do with horror movies, the new original series on the NBC Universal platform seeks to expose the public's obsession with this type of stories, which has led to overwhelming successes like The Staircase, The Girl from Plainville, The Act or Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, which has already announced the first details of its second season.

Earlier this month, Peacock shared the first-look images at the show starring Kaley Cuoco (The Big Bang Theory), Chris Messina (Air), Tom Bateman (Death on the Nile), Priscilla Quintana (Good Trouble), Liana Liberato (Scream 6), Natalia Dyer (Stranger Things), Alex Alomar Akpobome...

Peacock has been delivering quality series after quality series, and Based on a True Story is poised to be the streaming service's latest hit.

Peacock unveiled the full-length trailer during NBCU's Upfront Presentation at Radio City Music Hall on Monday.

The good news off the bat is that the series doesn't take itself too seriously.

Based on a True Story comes from Emmy Award-nominated creator, showrunner, executive producer, and writer Craig Rosenberg and Aggregate Films executive producers Jason Bateman and Michael Costigan.

It "follows a realtor, a former tennis star, and a plumber who seize a unique opportunity to capitalize on America's obsession with true crime," the logline teases.

Cuoco (The Flight Attendant) stars as 'Ava Bartlett,' alongside Chris Messina (Air) and Tom Bateman (Thirteen Lives).

The official trailer shows Ava and Nathan's attempts to find a serial killer.

It also zeroes in on the obsession with true crime in recent years,...

Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina are obsessed with all things murder in the first official trailer for Peacock’s original series “Based On A True Story.”

“Based On A True Story” spoofs the culture’s fascination with true crime, spinning a dark comedic thriller about a realtor, a former tennis star and a plumber as they capitalize on murders in their area.

Peacock released the first look at the new series during NBCUniversal’s Upfront presentation at Radio City Music Hall on Monday morning.

“I became fascinated with the idea of a relatable married couple whose youthful dreams hadn’t come to fruition and who saw the true crime tidal wave as an opportunity to change their lives and save their marriage,” said series creator Craig Rosenberg has stated. “Our Los Angeles setting – the city where everybody wants to be famous – became a vivid backdrop to our story of fame,...

Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina find themselves at the center of a true crime podcast in the official trailer for Based on a True Story.

The series from The Boys writer and executive producer Craig Rosenberg “follows a realtor, a former tennis star and a plumber who seize a unique opportunity to capitalize on America’s obsession with true crime,” according to the logline.

Cuoco and Messina star alongside Tom Bateman in the eight-episode Peacock series. Priscilla Quintana, Liana Liberato, Natalia Dyer, Alex Alomar Akpobome, Aisha Alfa, Annabelle Dexter-Jones and Li Jun Li round out the rest of the cast.

The trailer sees Cuoco’s Ava and Messina’s Nathan trying to save their marriage and make ends meet with a baby on the way. When Ava believes she knows who the killer is in a crime on the news, she and her husband decide to start a podcast and feature him on it.

Based on a True Story is coming to Peacock next month. The streaming service has announced the premiere date for the new series, a satirical look at true crime shows, with the release of first-look images.

Kaley Cuoco (The Flight Attendant) and Chris Messina (The Mindy Project) star in the new series from Craig Rosenberg, Jason Bateman, and Michael Costigan.

A dark comedic thriller, Based on a True Story tells the tale of a realtor, a former tennis star, and a plumber as they seize a unique opportunity to capitalize on America's obsession with true crime. Tom Bateman, Priscilla Quintana, Liana Liberato, Natalia Dyer, Alex Alomar Akpobome, Aisha Alfa, Annabelle Dexter-Jones, and Li Jun Li also star.

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The world's obsession with true crime will come into focus, albeit with a comedic tone in Peacock's Based on a True Story.

On Tuesday, the streaming service announced that Kaley Cuoco's latest series will premiere Thursday, June 8.

All episodes will be made available on day one, so fans can watch the satire play out in one sitting.

Based on a True Story comes from Emmy Award-nominated creator, showrunner, executive producer, and writer Craig Rosenberg and Aggregate Films executive producers Jason Bateman and Michael Costigan.

It "follows a realtor, a former tennis star, and a plumber who seize a unique opportunity to capitalize on America's obsession with true crime," the logline teases.

Cuoco (The Flight Attendant) stars as 'Ava Bartlett,' alongside Chris Messina (Air) and Tom Bateman (Thirteen Lives).

"Over the last decade, a true crime phenomenon has swept over America," said Rosenberg in a statement.

"Podcasts, documentaries, fictional...

Peacock is taking a satirical approach to the true crime genre in its latest offering, Based on a True Story.

The series — from executive producer and writer Craig Rosenberg and Aggregate Films executive producers Jason Bateman and Michael Costigan — is set to premiere in June, the streamer announced on Tuesday. Peacock also released several first-look images.

The eight-episode series follows a realtor, a former tennis star and a plumber who seize a unique opportunity to capitalize on America’s obsession with true crime.

Kaley Cuoco stars as ‘Ava Bartlett,’ alongside Chris Messina and Tom Bateman. The cast also includes Priscilla Quintana, Liana Liberato, Natalia Dyer, Alex Alomar Akpobome, Aisha Alfa, Annabelle Dexter-Jones, Li Jun Li. Peacock also released first-look images for the series, which can be viewed below.

In a statement Tuesday, Rosenberg said:

“Over the last decade, a true crime phenomenon has swept over America. Podcasts, documentaries, fictional shows...

The upcoming comedic thriller series “Based on a True Story” has added five new cast members, Variety has learned exclusively.

Natalia Dyer, Alex Alomar Akpobome, Aisha Alfa, Annabelle Dexter-Jones, and Li Jun Li have all joined the series. They will star alongside previously announced cast members Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina, as well as Tom Bateman, Liana Liberato, and Priscilla Quintana.

Per the official logline, the series “is about a realtor, a plumber and a former tennis star whose lives unexpectedly collide, exposing America’s obsession with true crime, murder and the slow close toilet seat.”

Dyer is repped by One Entertainment, WME, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman. Akpobome is repped by Gersh and Luber Roklin Entertainment. Alfa is repped by APA and 3 Arts. Dexter-Jones is repped by Gersh, Authentic Talent and Literary Management, Gang Tyre and 42West. Li is repped by Gersh, Authentic Talent and Literary Management, Jackoway Austen Tyerman,...

Exclusive: Actress, activist, Voto Latino co-founder and queen Rosario Dawson is set to host the inaugural Confab W from content producer Ingeñuity and AARP. The free two-day virtual event will celebrate Latinas during Women’s History Month and will livestream on March 30 and 31 at 8pm Est.

The first annual Confab W is designed as a series of shows and vignettes featuring dynamic conversation, music, spoken word, and comedy — all revealing inspiring secrets of life success, recognizing extraordinary Latina stories of achievement, and celebrating “herstory” milestones and significant moments in time.

The event will include appearances from pop culture queen Charo, American musical icon Vikki Carr, Latin Grammy Winner Gaby Moreno, among others.

“Women play very important roles in the Hispanic community. From taking care of their families in multigenerational homes to serving our country, their contributions are invaluable, said Yvette Peña, VP of Hispanic/Latino Audience Strategy, Office of Diversity,...