Naked

Time-loop comedy with a man continually waking up naked

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About Naked

Released: 2017

Platform: Netflix

Rating: TV-14

Run time: 1h 36m

Cast
Marlon Wayans, Regina Hall, Dennis Haysbert, Loretta Devine, Eliza Coupe, Scott Foley, J.T. Jackson, Brian McKnight, Cory Hardrict, Neil Brown Jr., David Sheridan, Minka Kelly

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About

Naked is a comedy TV show released in 2017. It follows the story of Rob Anderson, a man about to get married, who finds himself stuck in a time loop that forces him to relive the day of his wedding over and over again. The twist is that every time he wakes up, he is completely naked. Rob must figure out how to break the time loop and make it to the altar on time while dealing with various unexpected obstacles and embarrassing encounters.

Making / Production

Naked is based on the 2000 Swedish film "Naken" which was written and directed by Mårten Knutsson and Tomas Alfredson. The TV show adaptation was created by Marlon Wayans and Rick Alvarez, and they also served as executive producers. The series was produced by Wayans Brothers Entertainment and Rick Alvarez Productions, in association with Netflix. The show was filmed on location in Los Angeles, California.

Actors

  • Marlon Wayans as Rob Anderson - The main protagonist who keeps waking up naked on his wedding day.
  • Regina Hall as Megan Swope - Rob's fiancée who tries to understand his peculiar situation.
  • Dennis Haysbert as Reginald Swope - Megan's father and Rob's soon-to-be father-in-law.
  • Loretta Devine as Mrs. Swope - Megan's mother who adds to the chaos of Rob's situation.
  • Nelson Ascencio as Tyrone - Rob's best friend and best man who tries to help him out of the time loop.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • Naked is a remake of the Swedish film "Naken," but with some modifications to fit the American audience.
  • The film received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for Marlon Wayans' comedic performance but criticism for the repetitive nature of the plot.
  • This is the second collaboration between Marlon Wayans and Rick Alvarez, who have previously worked together on other comedy projects.

Awards

As of now, Naked has not received any major awards or nominations.

Quotes

  • "I've gotta find my pants, my dignity, and get to my wedding." - Rob Anderson
  • "I don't know how I got here, but I'm going to make it right." - Rob Anderson
  • "Can you just pretend it's normal to see a naked guy on his wedding day?" - Rob Anderson

Music / Soundtrack

The official soundtrack for Naked includes a mix of popular songs and original music composed for the TV show. Some notable tracks include:

  • "Happy" by Pharrell Williams
  • "I Gotta Feeling" by The Black Eyed Peas