The Last Man on Earth
Post-apocalyptic comedy about humanity's lone survivor
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About The Last Man on Earth
Released: 2015
Platform: Hulu
Rating: TV14
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Cast
Will Forte, Kristen Schaal, January Jones, Mel Rodriguez, Mary Steenburgen
About The Last Man on Earth
The Last Man On Earth, released in 2015, is an American post-apocalyptic comedy television series that centers around a man named Phil Miller. Phil is an average guy who was once just an average guy who loved his family and hated his job. The show begins with the premise that all of humanity has been wiped out in 2020 by a deadly virus, and Miller is the last remaining man on earth. Over time, Miller finds other survivors and has to adjust to a new world order where he is far from alone.
Making / Production
The show, created by Will Forte, is a co-production by 20th Television, Lord Miller Productions, and Flaked & Baked Productions. The initial season, shot in a single-camera format, was very well-received and led to the extension of the series over four seasons.
Actors
- Will Forte as Phil Miller: Forte brings humor and often poignant introspection to the role of Phil.
- Kristen Schaal as Carol Pilbasian: Schaal plays Carol, a fellow survivor and Phil's wife.
- January Jones as Melissa Shart: Jones takes the role of Melissa, another survivor who joins the community.
- Mel Rodriguez as Todd Rodriguez: Rodriguez plays Todd, a friendly survivor forming part of the group.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The series was originally supposed to be a feature film.
- Will Forte and Jason Sudeikis, who plays Phil's brother Mike, are actually former 'Saturday Night Live' co-stars.
- The name of the main character, Phil Miller, is a combination of the names of the show's creators, Phil Lord and Chris Miller.
Quotes
- "I'm not just some guy – I'm the last man on earth!" - Phil Miller.
- "Tandy, if the wormhole closes, I die in outer space, that's a win-win." - Mike Miller.
- "Let’s say even ten perfect go off by accident. That’s a major city GONE." - Pat Brown.
Music, Soundtrack
- "Falling Slowly" by Kristen Schaal and Will Forte
- "Alive" by Sia
- "Whistle While You Work" - Animated Birds
About The Last Man on Earth
The Last Man on Earth is a post-apocalyptic comedy series about the life and struggles of the last human survivor.
