The Peek with Samuel Pepys
The Peek with Samuel Pepys is a scripted fiction, historical-comedy podcast inspired by the diaries of British writer Samuel Pepys (1633-1703), which provide one of the only first-hand accounts of life in England’s Stuart Restoration, under the rule of King Charles II (1660-1685), through the eyes of a time-traveling celebrity gossip reporter. Irreverent and anachronistic, The Peek joins other absurdist, semi-factual historical comedies, such as The Great (2020-2023, Hulu) and Oh, Mary! (Broadway). Accents may vary – oftentimes within the same sentence. But, hey. It's not like we really know what they sounded like back then, now do we?
The Peek with Samuel Pepys
Trailer: 002: Crowns
Episode 2 of The Peek with Samuel Pepys, "Crowns," will premiere at 12AM EST/GMT-4 this Friday, August 8th. Check out this short clip to get an idea of what Samuel and "Valentino" will be discussing this week on their newly-christened pod.
S1 of The Peek Stars:
Samuel Pepys – Ethan Peña Mock
The Stranger / Valentino – Charlie B. Foster
Jane Birch – Melissa Bautista
This episode also guest stars:
Francesca Pinilla as Nell Gwyn
Anna Mayo as Elizabeth Pepys
Also featured in S1 of The Peek are:
Kana Seiki, Eunan Cannon, Major Curda, Celeste Samson, James Carlos Lacey, James Kenna, Aaron Dorelien, Jacqueline McKenna, Alex Ramirez Cannon, Zachary Harrison Poli, Lee Melillo, & Jason Maina.
Written and Directed by Lee Melillo
Additional Script Edits by Charlie B. Foster
Executive Produced by Anna Mayo & Lee Melillo
Associate Produced by Adeline Blue
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