About Avenue 5

Avenue 5 is a science fiction comedy-drama television series that debuted in 2019. The series, created by Armando Iannucci, revolves around a group of people stuck on the passenger space ship, Avenue 5. The spaceship is supposed to return to Earth after an eight-week voyage, but due to an unforeseen incident, it got knocked off course, stranding the crew and the passengers in deep space for potentially years.

Making / Production

The series Avenue 5 is produced by HBO and Iannucci's own production company, Not Armando. It features additional writing from Simon Blackwell, Tony Roche, Georgia Pritchett, Will Smith and others. It flaunts an inventive blend of science fiction and satire, capitalizing on the chaos and existential dread of being stuck far from home.

Actors

• Hugh Laurie as Ryan Clark: Known for their role in House M.D, Hugh stands out as the ship’s captain, trying to control the pandemonium onboard.
• Josh Gad as Herman Judd: The self-absorbed billionaire who owns the ship, Judd is played brilliantly by Josh Gad.
• Zach Woods as Matt Spencer: The always-standing director of customer relations, portrayed proficiently by Woods.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series creator Armando Iannucci is also known for creating the political satire show 'Veep'.
• Hugh Laurie's character Ryan Clark is a flip on his infamous character from House MD, here seen as a more positive and cheerful personality.
• The show is filmed in Warner Bros. Studios, in Burbank, California.

Quotes

• "It was the champagne cork. No, it was the elasticated waistbands. No, it was gravity." - Ryan Clark
• "Do not point that accusation gun at me." - Herman Judd
• "Everything's under control. Everyone's equal in space and equally, sort of, fucked." - Matt Spencer

Music, Soundtrack

• 'Avenue 5: Main Title Theme' - Composed by Adem Ilhan and Suzi Owen
• 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' - By Edward White
• 'Sinking About You' - By Leo Soul