Pop TV Orders Rainn Wilson Produced Comedy, “Impress Me”
Pop TV is adding more original programming to their newly renamed network. “Impress Me” is the latest scripted series premiering on Pop. It’s produced by Rainn Wilson’s Soul Pancake productions.
The series features impressionists Ross and Jim, played by Ross Marquand and Jim Meskimen who want to make the transition in show business from celebrity impersonators to legitimate dramatic actors. The series debut on YouTube and is now making its move to television with a 7 episode order from Pop. Guest stars in the first season include, Angela Kinsey, Erika Christiansen, Josh Groban, Matt Jones and Weird Al Yankovic.
Pop is also the new home to the Eugene Levy – Catherine O’Hara comedy, “Schitt’s Creek”.
Rainn Wilson described “Impress Me” to Variety, he said, “This show is about more than two talented celebrity impressionists. It’s about how hard (and hilarious) it can be to follow your heart, even when the cards are stacked against you.”
“Impress Me” premieres Wednesday, March 18th at 10:30pm et right after “Schitt’s Creek” on Pop.
