The Premise
USA,
2021, 32 min
Creators:
B.J. NovakDirected by:
Kitao SakuraiCinematography:
Andrew StrahornCast:
Ben Platt, Ayo Edebiri, Jermaine Fowler, Talia Balsam, Tracee Ellis Ross, Melissa Saint-Amand, Randal Gonzalez, Scott Takeda, Taylor ShurtePlots(1)
When a white, woke, 20-something ally to social justice causes discovers video evidence of a disputed police incident in the background of his highly embarrassing sex tape, a savvy young lawyer and her mentor strategize on how to best use the tape. (Hulu)
Cast
![Ben Platt](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/164/618/164618363_b68470.jpg)
Ben Platt
USA
Best series:
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The Premise (2021) (series)
![Ayo Edebiri](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/165/049/165049752_0aa62f.jpg)
Ayo Edebiri
USA
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![Jermaine Fowler](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/019/162019008_bdd229.jpg)
Jermaine Fowler
USA
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![Talia Balsam](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/359/359227_ab85ae.jpg)
Talia Balsam
USA
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![Tracee Ellis Ross](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/164/264/164264902_33234e.jpg)
Tracee Ellis Ross
USA
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Melissa Saint-Amand
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Randal Gonzalez
USA
Best series:
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Scott Takeda
USA
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Taylor Shurte
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