About Vice Principals

"Vice Principals" is an American comedy series broadcasted from 2016-2017. The show, created by Danny McBride and Jody Hill, was aired on HBO. The plot spins around two vice principals battling against each other for the principal position at North Jackson High School after the previous principle steps down.

Making / Production

The series was mainly filmed in Charleston, South Carolina, giving a believable setting to the fictional North Jackson High School. The idea for "Vice Principals" was from the creators’ shared past experience of working in the teaching profession before they kick started their Hollywood careers.

Actors

• Danny McBride as Neal Gamby: The less politically correct of the two vice principals, Gamby's character is stern and dedicated.
• Walton Goggins as Lee Russell: The scheming and manipulative counterpart to McBride's character.
• Kimberly Hebert Gregory as Dr. Belinda Brown: The new principal of North Jackson High School, who doesn't realize she's stepped into a war for control of the school.
• Georgia King as Amanda Snodgrass: The love interest of Neal Gamby, and an English teacher at North Jackson High.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series was filmed entirely before the first season even aired.
• Initially planned as a movie, the concept was later developed into a two season series.
• All the school scenes were filmed at a real operational school, not a set.
• The tiger, mascot of North Jackson High, is actually a University of Memphis Tigers' fan.

Quotes

• Neal Gamby: "This school is run by the vice principals."
• Lee Russell: "When you're the king, you can make any law you want."
• Dr. Belinda Brown: "Never met a clock that didn't have time."

Music, Soundtrack

• Opening Theme: "Obsession" by Animotion
• Other prominent soundtracks: "Love is All Around" by The Troggs, "You're the Best" by Joe Esposito