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Comedy Central Orders a Daria Spin-Off “Jodie” with Tracee Ellis Ross as EP and Star

June 19, 2020
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(via Deadline)

The COVID-19 pandemic having shut down and subsequently forcing live action production to vastly reconfigure itself has pushed up animated production to the forefront. Comedy Central is certainly headed in this direction with what they have in their slate.

With Hollywood saying that they’re dedicated to true inclusion and diversity, an order for a spin-off of Daria starring the black character from Daria, Jodie Landon, that would star the voice of and be EP’d Tracee Ellis Ross seems like a nice intersection of all things that Comedy Central, and a lot of other networks, are striving for right now. Called Jodie, it will indeed focus on the journey of the titular character and be updated for the times for the current generation coming of age. Our curiosity is definitely peaked with a Gen-Z spin-off of Daria with black woman at the center of it, but we’re not sure when this will air as of right now (hopefully, sometime later this year?).

Let’s hope that Comedy Central and other networks don’t stop here and order up completely original shows from BIPOC too.

Revival of Daria at MTV Shifts Into Daria Spin-Off “Jodie” Starring and EP’d by Tracee Ellis Ross

June 15, 2019
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Revival of Daria at MTV Shifts Into Daria Spin-Off “Jodie” Starring and EP’d by Tracee Ellis Ross

While initially there was supposed to be a Daria reboot, MTV has read-the-room and have opted to do a series based on the black character on Daria, Jodie Landon. While some diehard Daria faithful might be upset, it’s an intriguing change, especially with Tracee Ellis Ross calling the shots. 

There are so many different elements in play here that we’re truly curious as to what Jodie might sound, look, feel like (even if it’s wildly different from Daria) and how successful this move is in, presumably, attempting to be a Gen-Z take on Daria. 

One thing we do know is that if Jodie has any bit of success, you can count on this being a popular Halloween costume for years and years to come.

Kate McKinnon, Tracee Ellis Ross, Samantha Bee, Niecy Nash, and Allison Janney Sound Off on “Why Men Aren’t Funny”

August 12, 2016
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Kate McKinnon, Tracee Ellis Ross, Samantha Bee, Niecy Nash, and Allison Janney Sound Off on “Why Men Aren’t Funny”

This is a nice counterpoint to that infamous, inflammatory, and completely unnecessary Christopher Hitchens essay from 2007 voiced by some of the most notable funny people around today that just happen to be women. 

Sure, 2007 was almost a decade ago and there has always been evidence against Hitchens, but it’s always fun to skewer his Why Women Aren’t Funny piece every once in awhile.

The Hollywood Reporter Has Women In Comedy Roundtable Discussion With Amy Schumer, Gina Rodriguez, Lena Dunham, and More

May 28, 2015
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Women in comedy are definitely having a moment right now unlike they’ve had in decades past.

Not only are Tina Fey and Amy Poehler comedy power brokers, but there are more female producers, writers, and directors making female led comedy series and movies.

That being said, there is still a lot of stereotypes and prejudice that needs to be fought against. So, The Hollywood Reporter had a frank roundtable discussion with Amy Schumer, Ellie Kemper, Tracee Ellis Ross, Gina Rodriguez, Lena Dunham, and Kate McKinnon about carving out their niche in comedy.

You might just be surprised the sort of nonsense regarding women on screen that still exists in 2015 as well be proud of what the folks in this discussion have accomplished when you watch this…

…or this…

…or this…

…or this…

…and this.

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