Anthopomorphized 13-foot Creature Attains Major Growth in Absurd Coming-of-Age Trailers
- A new coming of age series entitled "I Am a Virgo" shows the journey of 13-foot male Cootie learning how to navigate the world.
- The absurdist dark comedy is set to debut on Amazon Prime in June with a budget of $53 million.
- Cootie, played by actor Jharrel Jerome, has been hidden from society his whole life due to his unusual size and appearance.
- The series aims to highlight issues like capitalism and anti-Black racism while also providing comedic relief and fantastical elements.
- The ensemble cast includes Mike Epps, Olivia Washington, Carmen Ejogo, and Brett Gray in addition to show creator Boots Riley as an executive producer.