Typecast: A Comedy About Monsters in Hollywood
A project in Los Angeles, CA by Ben Paddon000days
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An eight-part comedy webseries about how difficult the entertainment industry is when you're a literal monster.
Backers: 157
Average Pledge Per Backer: $51
Funded: $7,930 of $52,000
Dates: Nov 7th -> Dec 12th (35 days)
Project By: Ben Paddon
Backers: 157
Average Pledge Per Backer: $51
Funded: $7,930 of $52,000
Dates: Nov 7th -> Dec 12th (35 days)
Project By: Ben Paddon
$7,930
current pledge level
Last Updated: November 29 @ 13:07 -0500 GMT
15%
of goal
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Latest News
Pause 
November 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We've made the difficult decision to stop the Kickstarter. This was not an easy choice, but looking at how much we had received in pledges so far versus how far we had left to go and how much time we had left, the odds aren't in our favor. We're... (Read More)
Let's talk about Abby with co-creator and actor Mac Beauvais
November 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We've talked about Dennis, Tony and Leeroy, but let's take a moment to sit down with co-creator, co-writer and co-lead Mac Beauvais to talk about Abby the werewolf: As always, a humongous thank you to everyone who has backed us so far, or who... (Read More)
American Horror Story's Alexander Ward wants to see Typecast get made!
November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
If you've had even a passing interest in horror over the last few years, chances are you've seen the face of creature actor Alexander Ward once or twice. He's appeared in a number of TV shows and films including American Horror Story, Teen... (Read More)
An endorsement from veteran monster performer, Maria Olsen!
November 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Have we mentioned Typecast is going to have a number of really cool cameos and guest appearances from a number of veteran monster movie actors? Well, we are and we're delighted to announce that one such appearance comes from the wonderful Maria... (Read More)
A closer look at some of the rewards!
November 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, all! We're hot off our appearance on Geek & Sundry's Gather Your Party last night with a new video from Mac looking at some of the rewards that await you (that's you!) if you back our little passion project. If you watch the video... (Read More)
Co-writer Ben Paddon talks Bog Monster Tony
November 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, all! Ben here. In today's video I talk a little about what makes our bog monster, Tony, tick and his relationship with our other lead characters. Check it out. Oh, and you might have caught us on NerdBot's Flatline TV on Tuesday! If you want... (Read More)
Lycanthropy and You!
November 15th - via: kickstarter.com
While working in the lab late one night, Mac's eyes beheld a dazzling sight - a long-thought lost PSA from the 1950s on the subject of proper werewolf etiquette! Let's watch it now, together: Alright, it's not actually a vintage PSA. Mac put a lot... (Read More)
Introducing Dennis, our agent! (In the show, we mean.)
November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
All good actors need an agent, even if they're monsters, and even though he's human our character's agent, Dennis, is definitely a creature of all his own. Get to know Dennis with the video below where Brian Ward, who's playing the character,... (Read More)
Mac Talks Makeup, and a new rewards tier for makeup enthusiasts!
November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
In today's video update, Mac talks about our commitment to bringing top-tier monster makeup to this project. We've also added a new rewards tier, which you can read about beneath the vid. As well as working with us on the monster makeup, Michael has... (Read More)
Meet Chris Dorman, playing Leeroy!
November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Mac and I spoke a little about thew characters we'll be playing in the series, but in the video below you'll meet the wonderful Chris Dorman, who'll be playing Leeroy. Chris is an incredibly talented and versatile actor - he makes a cameo as "that... (Read More)
Meet our Director, Justin Zagri!
November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
If you've watched the campaign video or read the campaign itself, you'll know that we are incredibly fortunate to have Severus Snape and the Marauders director Justin Zagri on board to direct. Justin is an incredibly talented director, and he... (Read More)
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