Quibi has released a new trailer for its upcoming comedyDummy. This is just one of many, many high-profile shows that the upstart streaming service has coming down the pipeline. The gimmick, for those that aren’t familiar, is that Quibi produces short-form content designed to be viewed on a mobile device. In this case, they’ve enlistedPitch Perfectfavorite Anna Kendrick to star in a comedy from creator Cody Heller ofDeadbeatfame. Specifically, Kendrick is paling around with a life-sized sex doll.
The trailer opens up withAnna Kendrickmaking out with her older boyfriend. During which time, she discovers something strange on his bed. This leads to the reveal that he has a life-like sex doll. Things get especially strange when the doll begins talking to her through the use of some unsettling CGI. Oh, and the doll is a proud feminist. They then head out on an adventure together and things get progressively strange from there. This feels like it might have been a tough sell for a traditional platform, but Quibi is all about trying something new.
Dummywas inspired by Cody Heller’s real life withher Fiance Dan Harmon, the creator of shows such asCommunityandRick and Morty. The show centers on an aspiring writer (Anna Kendrick) who befriends her boyfriend’s sex doll and the two take on the world together. Heller wrote the series, with Tricia Brock directing. Brock previously directed episodes ofThe Walking Dead,The DeuceandLodge 49. Heller, Brock and Kendrick executive produce. The cast also includes Donal Logue (Gotham,Sons of Anarchy) and Meredith Hagner (Search Party,The Oath).
Thestreaming servicetotaled 1.7 million downloads in its first week after launching earlier this month. It costs $4.99 per month for the ad-supported version, and $7.99 without ads. The company is currently offering a 90-day free trial for those who are interested in seeing what they have to offer.Dummyis set to premiere on April 20 onQuibi. Be sure to check out the new trailer for yourself.
