About Now Apocalypse

Now Apocalypse is a comedy, drama, and mystery TV series that was released in 2019. It is a coming-of-age adventure that follows Ulysses and his friends Carly, Ford, and Severine, who are on various quests pursuing love and fame in Los Angeles. Amid their pursuits, Ulysses becomes increasingly troubled by his foreboding dreams. He fears they may be some sort of prophecy of a world-ending event. Throughout the story, the series explores themes of identity, sexuality, and artistry, while navigating the strange and oftentimes bewildering city of Los Angeles.

Making / Production

Created by Gregg Araki and co-written by Vogue.com sex columnist Karley Sciortino, Now Apocalypse is described as a surreal, coming-of-age adventure. The series was shared on Starz, and it was a mix of drama, comedy, mystery, supernatural, and science fiction genres.

Actors

• Avan Jogia as Ulysses: An anxious and affable pothead on a journey of self-discovery
• Kelli Berglund as Carly: Ulysses' best friend who is a struggling actress and an online camgirl on the side
• Roxane Mesquida as Severine: An astrobiological theorist with a string of unsatisfying love affairs
• Beau Mirchoff as Ford: An aspiring screenwriter and Ulysses' roommate who is incredibly naive and optimistic amidst all life's struggles

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is the first to be fully written and directed by Gregg Araki.
• "Now Apocalypse" incorporates a blend of ideas from Gregg Araki's earlier works.
• The story unfolds in the city of Los Angeles which is often shown in an unusually vibrant and neon light.

Quotes

• "The universe is trying to fuck with me, and I refuse to take it's shit."
• "We're all on the brink of despair, all we can do is look out for each other."

Music, Soundtrack

• Now Apocalypse: Great Audio - Starting of the show features an immersive audio that sets the vibe
• Now Apocalypse: Theme Music - Reflects the ambiance of the show