From Variety · Matt Minton · · 50s
American High's Minimum Wage Series Hits Netflix
American High's 'Minimum Wage' series premieres on Netflix, launching a new comedy talent pipeline.
In brief
American High's 'Minimum Wage' series premieres on Netflix, launching a new comedy talent pipeline. The show's success builds a pathway for emerging comedians through its high school setting. Originally reported by Variety.
New Series Launch
American High's first 14 episodes of 'Minimum Wage' premiere on Netflix October 26.
“It all started with Jeremy Garelick's simple but ambitious plan for American High: Buy a high school in upstate New York and turn it into the hottest filming spot in town for coming-of-age comedies.”
Talent Pipeline
The show's short-form comedy sketches and films stream on Hulu, building a comedy talent pipeline.
“Since the full-scale production outfit was founded in 2017 and American High Shorts launched online in 2022, Garelick's motto for discovering talent has been to put the funniest people in a room together and let them prove themselves.”
High School Setting
American High films in upstate New York, creating authentic coming-of-age comedy scenes.
“Garelick's plan for American High: Buy a high school in upstate New York and turn it into the hottest filming spot in town for coming-of-age comedies.”
Comedy Strategy
The production focuses on finding the funniest people and letting them prove themselves through projects.
“Garelick's motto for discovering talent has been to put the funniest people in a room together and let them prove themselves.”
Netflix Premiere
The series drops on Netflix October 26, marking a major step for American High's comedy pipeline.
The key point
The show's success builds a pathway for emerging comedians through its high school setting.
