By Jon Donnis
Remember when Corona was just a lager, zooming was something you did in your car, and sourdough was bought from a bakery? The pandemic changed all that, ushering in a digital world that highlighted the best, and worst, in people. "Coronaville," a brand-new dark comedy series, delves into this sudden transformation, offering a humorous reflection on lockdown life.
The Cast and Characters:
Starring Melissa Drew, Charles Chudabala, and Erin Zapcic, alongside Wendy Hammers, Maddie Martin, Yvonne Paretzky, Ki Lenice, Jeffrey Thompson, Pin Young, Shira Alon, and Aishwarya Sonar, "Coronaville" introduces viewers to an eclectic mix of pandemic personalities.
Meet the Pandemic Personalities:
"Coronaville" brings to life the pandemic personas we've all encountered, or perhaps become. This limited series, now premiering on Amazon Prime Video, features a satirical collection of 'found footage', from YouTube videos and Zoom calls to Instagram posts.
The On-the-Edge Mum: Struggling with home-schooling and definitely not holding it together.
The Psychic: Failing to predict the pandemic and managing her sex-mad, boomer mum's unconventional activities.
The Hypochondriac Millennial: Constantly consulting his long-suffering GP.
The Catastopreneur: A predatory salesman looking to capitalize on the crisis.
The Spiritual Healer: An Instagram guru convinced she can outwill the virus with positive thinking.
The Sourdough Couple: Obsessed with their sourdough starter.
The Serial Online Dater: Rapidly unraveling amid the lockdown.
The Young Cat Lady: Whose feline friend is more like an ex-boyfriend than an internet sensation.
The Philosophy Professor: Sexually frustrated and navigating the new normal.
The Ranting Conspiracy Theorist: A Trump supporter yelling "Sheeple!"
The Vision Behind "Coronaville":
Directed by Emily James, known for her work in factual filmmaking and acclaimed documentaries like "The Age of Stupid," "Just Do It: A Tale of Modern Day Outlaws," and "Silk Road: Drugs, Death and The Dark Web," "Coronaville" marks her first foray into comedy.
James' decision to create "Coronaville" stemmed from the early days of the lockdown. Harnessing her experience in documentary filmmaking and her desire to bring dark humor to challenging times, she assembled a volunteer team of writers, cast, and crew. Using the power of social media and her charismatic leadership, James guided her team to create this perceptive series.
A Journey to "Coronaville":
"Coronaville" is a testament to creative resilience, capturing the essence of pandemic life with wit and humor. The series invites viewers to take a trip down memory lane, revisiting the curious creatures born out of the pandemic's toughest moments.
Catch "Coronaville" on Amazon Prime Video for a humorous, insightful look back at the personalities that emerged during lockdown.
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