Benito Skinner's upcoming comedy series 'Overcompensating' is set to premiere on Prime Video, showcasing a wild, comedic exploration of college life. The story follows a closeted former football player and homecoming king who befriends a high school outsider, both striving to fit in amid the chaotic college scene. With guidance from Benny’s sister and her notable boyfriend, the duo navigates a world filled with awkward hookups, flavored vodka, and fake IDs. The series, written by and starring Benito Skinner, features an impressive ensemble cast including Lukas Gage, Megan Fox, and Bowen Yang, with guest appearances from stars like Charli XCX and Kaia Gerber. The eight-episode series promises a mix of humor and heartfelt moments, available for streaming from May 15 on Prime Video.

Benito Skinner's new comedy series 'Overcompensating' centers on a closeted ex-football player who is a former homecoming king, depicting his college journey with a high school outsider friend named Carmen.

Benny and Carmen, the main characters, are guided by Benny’s older sister and her campus-legend boyfriend as they dive into college life filled with humorous and awkward experiences.

The show is set to bring viewers through a series of comedic college antics, including encounters with flavored vodka, fake IDs, and tumultuous relationships.

The series features a star-studded cast including Lukas Gage, Megan Fox, and Bowen Yang, with notable guest stars such as Charli XCX and Kaia Gerber adding to the ensemble.

Comprised of eight episodes, 'Overcompensating' will be available on Prime Video starting May 15, offering a mix of humor and relatable college experiences.

The trailer reveals snippets of the comedic chaos and character dynamics, promising a blend of funny and heartfelt moments as the characters navigate their complex college environment.

Produced in collaboration with A24, the series adds to Prime Video's 2025 lineup, attracting audiences with its engaging storyline and diverse cast.

A new trailer for Benito Skinner‘s upcoming comedy series Overcompensating just dropped – and it shows the ensemble cast in wild college antics!

Written by and starring Benito in the lead role, the Prime Video and A24 show tells the story of “a closeted former football player and homecoming king as he becomes fast friends with Carmen, a high school outsider on a mission to fit in at all costs. With guidance from Benny’s older sister and her campus-legend boyfriend, Benny and Carmen juggle horrible hookups, flavored vodka, and fake IDs.”

The trailer shows hilarious moments of the characters getting into sticky situations, including a a glimpse of a shirtless Benito.

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Overcompensating also stars Lukas Gage, Megan Fox, Bowen Yang, Matt Rogers, James Van Der Beek, Didi Conn, Rachel Matthews, Danielle Perez, Boman Martinez Reid, Yasmine Sahid, Wally Baram, Mary Beth Barone, Adam DiMarco, and Rish Shah.

Meanwhile, guest stars will include Charli XCX, Kaia Gerber, Maddie Phillips, Andrea Martin, Connie Britton, Kyle MacLachlan, Julia Shiplett, Tommy Do, Alexandra Beaton, Claire Qute, and Elias Azimi.

Overcompensating consists of eight episodes, and will be available for streaming on Prime Video on May 15.

Watch the trailer below, and see stills from the show.

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