Everything's Gonna Be Okay
Autistic teen navigates life with quirky guardian
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About Everything's Gonna Be Okay
Released: 2020
Platform: Hulu
Rating: TV14
Run time: 30m
Cast
Josh Thomas, Kayla Cromer, Adam Faison, Maeve Press
About Everything's Gonna Be Okay
Everything's Gonna Be Okay is an endearing comedy-drama television series released in 2020. Its creator, Josh Thomas, also plays the lead role. The plot revolves around Nicholas, a neurotic twenty-something Australian who is left to take care of his two American half-sisters when his father dies from a terminal illness. One of his sisters is on the autism spectrum, making the series an insightful, heartfelt exploration of what it means to grow up, cope with loss, and learn about love, relationships, and responsibility.
Making / Production
The TV series was shot in and around Los Angeles, California. Its creator Josh Thomas has mentioned that one of the key creative decisions in the show’s development was to cast an actor with autism to play Matilda, a character herself on the autism spectrum. This decision was appreciated for its inclusivity and representation.
Actors
- Josh Thomas as Nicholas - A neurotic man in his twenties who becomes the caregiver of his two half-sisters. He brought emotion and subtle humour to the complex role.
- Kayla Cromer as Matilda - One of Nicholas' half-sisters who is on the autism spectrum. Cromer's authentic and layered performance was widely appreciated.
- Maeve Press as Genevieve - Nicholas' other half-sister. Press played this teenage character with a realism and wit that brought heart to the series.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The series has been praised for its accurate representation of autism.
- Creator Josh Thomas not only helms the story and stars in the show but he also contributed to the show's music, specifically in writing the theme song.
Quotes
- "Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." -Matilda
- "No, most things don't go the way you imagine they will, but sometimes they go better." -Nicholas
Music, Soundtrack
- "Dimples" by SSION, a unique opener with distinctive tunes from the series.
- "I'm Over The Story Of Two" by Josh Thomas, a definitive soulful and situational song for the show.
About Everything's Gonna Be Okay
A charming series about an Australian young man navigating life as a sudden guardian to his American teenage half-sisters.
