Three years ago, a group of TikTokers joined NBCUniversal’s new initiative aimed at transforming social media influencers into the next generation of TV show creators.
Now, four of these creators are set to launch their original series on Peacock.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the shows set to premiere are “The Warehouse Phase,” developed by Charlie Curtis-Beard; “The Kouncil,” created by Katie Florence; “Older Hotter Wiser” from Serena Kerrigan; and “People Like Me” from Daren Vongirdner.
All shows debut on May 19.
It’s fascinating how social media has opened up opportunities for many young, emerging creators in Hollywood, especially as TikTok is increasingly dubbed the “new TV.” One of the most recent TikTok stars to land a television role is Boman Martinez-Reid, known for his hilarious impersonations of the Kardashians. More recently, the hottest new series everyone was watching was a TikTok show called “Group Chat,” landing its creator on the “Today Show.”
