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Benito Skinner Says ‘Overcompensating’ Finale Cliffhanger Was Loosely Based on His Own Life
The creator, writer and star tells TheWrap he’s “addicted” to producing after his first project: “We have to make Season 2" ...
Benito Skinner felt guilty for not coming out sooner. 'Overcompensating' changed that.
Benito Skinner drew from his experiences in the closet for "Overcompensating," his razor-sharp, hyper-specific queer comedy ...
In ‘Overcompensating,’ Benito Skinner’s muse is himself. And Charli XCX
The eight-episode series is based, in part, on Skinner's own experiences coming out in college — but with added "stakes," he ...
Benito Skinner brings heart and humor to new series, "Overcompensating"
After building a massive online following during the pandemic, Benito Skinner created, wrote, and stars in "Overcompensating, ...
Benito Skinner on ‘Overcompensating’ Inspirations and How His Kardashian Parodies Helped Him Write for TV
The social media star created and stars in the new Prime Video series, which is based on his college experience.
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Benito Skinner Explains Why There's Not a Big Coming Out Scene in 'Overcompensating' (Exclusive)
The cast of Prime Video's new hit comedy discuss gay best friends, improvising on set and a potential Season 2.
'Overcompensating' is Prime Video's latest streaming sensation. The queer coming-of-age comedy is about wanting to be loved.
At first glance, Overcompensating, Prime Video’s new coming-of-age comedy, may seem like a light, raunchy watch — but it’s ...
Benito Skinner’s ‘Overcompensating’ Is a College Coming Out Story That Plays It Entirely Too Straight: TV Review
The Amazon Prime Video comedy from social media star Benito Skinner is a college coming out story that plays it entirely too ...
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Meet Austin Lindsay, Benito Skinner’s casually full-frontal roommate in ‘Overcompensating’
Created and starring Benito Skinner, Overcompensating is loosely based on the 31-year-old actor/comedian’s own awkward experience starting college as a closeted freshman who was a popular football ...
Benito Skinner Is Ready for Audiences to Be ‘Horned Up, Crying, and Having the Time of Their Lives’ While Watching ‘Overcompensating’
Overcompensating' creator, writer, and star Benito Skinner tells IndieWire about his hysterically funny and personal new TV ...
Where to Watch Benito Skinner’s Coming-of-Age Comedy ‘Overcompensating’ Online
Art imitates life in Benito Skinner ‘s new coming-of-age comedy series, Overcompensating, in which the creator-comedian plays ...