Crashing (HBO)

About Crashing (HBO)

"Crashing" is a comedy TV series that aired on HBO from 2017 through 2020. It's a semi-autobiographical series created by and starring Pete Holmes. The series follows a young man who, after his wife leaves him, pursues his dream of being a stand-up comedian, crashing on the couches of some of New York's finest comedy acts along the way.

Making / Production

The show was created by comedian Pete Holmes and produced by Judd Apatow. It was filmed on location in New York City, capturing the essence of the city's bustling stand-up scene.

Actors

• Pete Holmes as Pete: The semi-fictionalized version of the comedian himself, Pete, bumbles through the New York comedy scene after his marriage falls apart. His naive optimism contrasts with the edgy city he's navigating.
• Lauren Lapkus as Jess: Pete’s unfaithful wife, Jess, shows the complexities of being the one who ends a relationship. Although initially the "villain," she becomes more sympathetic as the series goes on.
• George Basil as Leif: Leif is the free-spirited man Jess leaves Pete for. His philosophical and carefree approach to life is both hilarious and fascinating.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Pete Holmes's real parents play extras in the series.
• The stand-up comedy scenes were filmed at actual comedy clubs in New York.
• All the comics who perform on the show, including Holmes, perform their own original material.

Awards

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Quotes

• "Being a human is a catastrophe." - Pete
• "I feel like I'm in the ocean with no life jacket. It's this weird, fun kind of chaos." - Pete
• "In comedy, we do this weird thing where we settle." - Pete

Music, Soundtrack

• "Jazz Fascists" by The Comedy Studio
• "Convince My Mind" by George Sandler and His Band