A Pitch Perfect spin-off series has been ordered at Peacock with Adam DeVine starring and Elizabeth Banks producing. According to Deadline, DeVine will reprise his role as vocal antagonist “Bumper Allen”.
Banks and DeVine’s Roles for the Series
DeVine starred in the first two films, but his character did not show in the third. Nonetheless, that does not mean Bumper Allen’s storyline stopped there. The series is set several years after his time as a “Treblemaker”. It will follow Allen’s move to Germany in attempt to recover his music career after one of his songs becomes a hit in Berlin.
Actress/producer Elizabeth Banks (L) and actor Adam DeVine at the premiere of Universal Pictures and Gold Circle Films’ “Pitch Perfect” in 2012. Photo credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
In addition to the spin-off, Elizabeth Banks is set to executive produce alongside Max Handelman with Brownstone Productions. Also producing is Gold Circle Film’s Paul Brooks and Scott Niemeyer. Banks has additionally starred in all three the films and even directed the second movie. Furthermore, the series franchise comes from Universal Television.
About the ‘Pitch Perfect’ Franchise
The first movie followed Barden University’s all-girl a cappella group where they competed against other a cappella groups to win nationals. Allen played the leader of the rival group “The Treblemakers”. He returned for the second movie as the love interest of “Fat Amy” played by Rebel Wilson. After he worked as a backup singer for John Mayer, he then became a security guard for Barden University.
“Our upcoming Pitch Perfect series is another example of the unmatched synergy NBCUniversal is able to expand upon with our wide-ranging library of IP.” Susan Rovner, Chairman of entertainment content of NBCUniversal Television and Streaming said. “When we saw the opportunity to create a series for Pitch Perfect with Elizabeth Banks, Max Handelman and Paul Brooks plus more earworm classics for super fans to enjoy, we jumped at it. And to top it off, we are so fortunate that Adam DeVine is headlining the series. And bringing fans the quirky, laugh-out-loud sensibility they loved in the film franchise,” she added.
“We’re so happy to have the opportunity to bring the beloved Universal Pictures franchise Pitch Perfect to the small screen. And also to explore the hilarious and distinct characters in this musical-filled world.” Erin Underhill, President of Universal Television said. “We’re lucky to partner with the talented Elizabeth Banks, Max Handelman and Paul Brooks who produced the iconic films. Also the exceptionally funny and memorable Adam DeVine; and Megan Amram, whose clever adaptation of Pitch Perfect is sure to have audiences laughing out loud and tapping their feet.”
