DAVE

About DAVE

"DAVE" is a 2020 American comedy-drama series that was premiered on FXX. Created by Dave Burd (known by his stage name Lil Dicky) and Jeff Schaffer, the series is based on Burd's life as he tries to become one of the best rappers of all time.

Making / Production

The series was officially ordered by FXX in 2019, with Dave Burd serving as the executive producer alongside Scooter Braun, Kevin Hart, and others. The series is largely inspired by Burd's own life, offering a fictionalized version of how he became Lil Dicky and established his music career.

Actors

• Dave Burd (Lil Dicky): He plays a heightened version of himself, struggling to make it in the rap industry.
• Taylor Misiak: Plays Ally, Dave's girlfriend, who supports his dreams but also grapples with the unpredictability of dating an up-and-coming music star.
• Andrew Santino: Portrays Dave's roommate and manager, Mike. He's a seemingly level-headed character who helps Dave navigate the music industry.
• GaTa: Plays a version of himself, he serves as Dave's hype man and offers the star a firsthand perspective of the rap scene.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Although the series is fictional, it includes realistic elements of Dave Burd's real-life experiences.
• Dave's character uses the stage name Lil Dicky, which is the actual stage name of the actor Dave Burd.
• The series features numerous celebrity cameos, including Justin Bieber and Kim Kardashian.

Awards

"Dave" has not won any major awards as of now, but has received warm responses from audiences and critics alike for its unique blend of comedy and music.

Quotes

• "I don't know if you have a future in this, Dave. But it was not completely terrible." - Mike.
• "I'm not a rapper. I'm an artist." - Dave.

Music, Soundtrack

• The series features a number of songs performed by Dave Burd, including his hit single "Freaky Friday".
• Additional soundtrack contributions come from music producers Benny Blanco and The Stereotypes.