Summary
It's Bruno! is an American comedy television series created by Solvan Naim that premiered on Netflix on May 17, 2019.[1] The series stars Naim, Rob Morgan and Shakira Barrera. It's Bruno! follows the story of "a man and his beloved puggle dog, Bruno, as they stroll through the streets of Bushwick, Brooklyn."[2] Bruno stars as himself, while Bruno's owner Malcolm is played by Naim.
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| Genre | Comedy |
| Created by | Solvan Naim |
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| Composer | Chris Hierro |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
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| Cinematography | Seamus Tierney |
| Editor | Ryan McIlraith |
| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 12–21 minutes |
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| Network | Netflix |
| Release | May 17, 2019 |
In 2019, the series was nominated for Outstanding Short Form Comedy or Drama Series at the 71st Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards.[3]
Cast and characters edit
- Bruno as himself
- Solvan Naim as Malcolm Bartello
- Rob Morgan as Harvey
- Shakira Barrera as Lulu
- Johnnie Mae as Maureen
- Joe Perrino as Mario
- Donnell Rawlings as Carl
- Eden Marryshow as Chris
- Jade Eshete as Rosa
- Sam Eliad as Charlie
- Omar Scroggins as TJ
- Adriane Lenox as Jizzel
- Kathiamarice Lopez as Leslie
- Devale Ellis as Nelson
- Eddie J. Hernandez as Billy Bailando
- Anthony L. Fernandez as Barry
- Anthony Valderrama as Cuban Tone
- Katie Rich as Ranger Debecki
- David Lee Denny, Jr. as Parent #1
Episodes edit
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
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| 1 | "Operation Turkey Meat" | Solvan Naim | Solvan Naim | May 17, 2019 |
| 2 | "Sh*t and Run" | Solvan Naim | Solvan Naim | May 17, 2019 |
| 3 | "An Angie Is Born" | Solvan Naim | Solvan Naim | May 17, 2019 |
| 4 | "Lovely Lulu" | Solvan Naim | Solvan Naim | May 17, 2019 |
| 5 | "War of the Walkers" | Solvan Naim | Solvan Naim and David Ebert | May 17, 2019 |
| 6 | "Rock Bottom" | Solvan Naim | Solvan Naim and David Ebert | May 17, 2019 |
| 7 | "Ranger Danger" | Solvan Naim | Solvan Naim and David Ebert | May 17, 2019 |
| 8 | "Welcome Bruno" | Solvan Naim | Solvan Naim and David Ebert | May 17, 2019 |
Production edit
Development edit
On April 11, 2019, it was announced that Netflix had given the production a series order for an eight-episode first season.[1] The series was created by Solvan Naim, who stars and executive produces.[1] Production companies involved with the series were slated to consist of Stage 13, SLI Entertainment and Phiphen Pictures.[1][4]
Casting edit
Alongside the series order announcement, it was confirmed that Solvan Naim, Rob Morgan and Shakira Barrera would star in the series.[1]
Filming edit
Principal photography for the first season took place in Ridgewood, Queens, New York in 2018.[5][6]
Reception edit
Critical response edit
The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 100% approval rating for the first season with an average rating of 7.5/10, based on 5 reviews.[7]
Release edit
Marketing edit
On May 3, 2019, the official trailer for the series was released.[8]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e Petski, Denise (April 11, 2019). "Netflix Orders 'It's Bruno!' Man-And-Dog Comedy Series From Solvan "Slick" Naim". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
- ^ "It's Bruno! Premieres on Netflix May 17". Stage 13. April 12, 2019. Retrieved April 21, 2019.
- ^ "Nominees/Winners". Television Academy. Retrieved 2019-07-16.
- ^ Jackson, Angelique (May 10, 2019). "Solvan 'Slick' Naim on Working With His Dog for Netflix Series 'It's Bruno' and Late Mentor John Singleton". Variety. Retrieved May 11, 2019.
- ^ Robinson, Jacob (May 8, 2019). "'It's Bruno' Season 1: Netflix Release Date, Plot, Cast & Trailer". What's On Netflix. Retrieved May 9, 2019.
- ^ Rosario, Richy (May 30, 2019). "Meet Solvan "Slick" Naim, Filmmaker And Musician Making Waves In Hollywood". Vibe. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
- ^ "It's Bruno!: Season 1 (2019)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
- ^ "It's Bruno! See the Trailer for New Comedy Series About a Man with a Dog". New on Netflix. May 3, 2019. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
