About Grand Army

Grand Army is a TV show that premiered in 2020 and falls under the genre of LGBTQ TV shows. The show is set in Brooklyn and revolves around the lives of high school students attending Grand Army High School. It explores various themes such as identity, sexuality, race, and social inequality.

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• About
• Making / Production
• Actors
• Trivia / Interesting Facts
• Awards
• Quotes
• Music
• Soundtrack

About

The plot of Grand Army centers around five main characters: Joey Del Marco, a talented pianist dealing with the pressures of her family's expectations; Dom Pierre, a gay Black student who navigates racism and homophobia; Siddhartha Pakam, a South Asian student trying to balance his cultural identity with his desires; Jayson Jackson, a football player who faces the consequences of his actions; and Leila Kwan Zimmer, a Japanese-American student who confronts the challenges of being an outsider. The show follows their experiences at Grand Army High School as they tackle personal struggles, navigate social dynamics, and confront societal issues.

Making / Production

Grand Army was created and developed by Katie Cappiello for Netflix. It is based on Cappiello's play "Slut" and the subsequent book "Grand Army: A Novel" by Cappiello and Meg Wolitzer. The show was produced by Westward Productions, Odysseus Media, and OutEast Entertainment. It was filmed in Brooklyn, New York, and features a diverse cast representing various communities.

Actors

• Odessa A'zion as Joey Del Marco - A'zion portrays the talented pianist who struggles with family expectations and her own ambitions.
• Amir Bageria as Siddhartha Pakam - Bageria plays the character of Siddhartha, a South Asian student grappling with his cultural identity and personal desires.
• Malia Baker as Leila Kwan Zimmer - Baker portrays Leila, a Japanese-American student facing challenges as an outsider in the school.
• Odley Jean as Dominique "Dom" Pierre - Jean plays Dom, a gay Black student who deals with racism and homophobia.
• Alphonso Romero Jones II as Jayson Jackson - Jones portrays Jayson, a football player who faces the consequences of his actions.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show is loosely based on Katie Cappiello's experiences as a teacher and the challenges faced by her students.
• Many of the actors in Grand Army are newcomers, bringing fresh talent and diversity to the screen.
• The show tackles important issues such as sexual assault, racism, and LGBTQ+ representation.
• Grand Army received critical acclaim for its realistic portrayal of teenage life and complex characters.

Awards

No awards information is available at this time.

Quotes

• "Your silence is your complicity." - Joey Del Marco
• "I wish high school offered a course in self-excavation." - Leila Kwan Zimmer
• "We're supposed to lean into the absurdity." - Dom Pierre

Music

The show features a diverse soundtrack that reflects the varied tastes and backgrounds of the characters. It includes songs from various genres to enhance the emotional impact of the scenes.

Soundtrack

1. "The Middle" by Jimmy Eat World

2. "Bad Guy" by Billie Eilish

3. "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder

4. "Dancing on My Own" by Robyn

5. "Formation" by Beyoncé

6. "Sweater Weather" by The Neighbourhood

7. "Lose Yourself" by Eminem

8. "Juice" by Lizzo

9. "Creep" by Radiohead

10. "No Tears Left to Cry" by Ariana Grande