Daniels Steven Yeun Set A24 Comedy Pilot Mason At Showtime

Co-directors Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan are set to direct and executive-produce the comedy pilot “Mason,” with A24 (the studio behind Daniels’ “Everything Everywhere All at Once”) producing and Steven Yeun executive-producing the series created by comedian Nathan Min. The comedian also stars in the pilot. Oscar nominee Yeun most recently appeared on the big screen in Jordan Peele’s “Nope” but, along with his acting credits, has produced series including “Tuca & Bertie” and Netflix’s upcoming “Beef.” “Mason” is billed as a surrealist comedy about a quiet man named Nathan, often misheard as “Mason,” who is seeking connection in a loud, overwhelming world. The series is based on the real-life experiences of comedian Min.

“Nathan has brought Showtime a disarmingly funny and emotional project that feels like a punch to the gut in how astutely it conveys the trials and tribulations of being a human today,” said Showtime’s original programming EVP Amy Israel in a statement. “We can’t wait to see him team up with Daniels — who have emerged as a force with their incredible, mind-bending film that revolutionized what seemed possible on the screen — as well as the immensely multi-talented Steven Yeun and our friends at A24. ‘Mason’ has every chance of emerging as a brilliant and cathartic comedy for our viewers.” Related ‘George and Tammy’: What’s Actually True in Showtime’s Series? “Everything Everywhere All At Once”: There’s Joy in Dozens of Looks Related The Best Film Sound of 2022 Oscars 2023: ‘Everything Everywhere,’ ‘Nope’ Among Early Favorites
Min is a writer, cartoonist, and stand-up comedian based in New York City. He was previously supervising producer on “Ten Year Old Tom” and prior to that had worked as a co-producer “Joe Pera Talks with You.” He began his career as a sketch writer on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” Daniels wrote and directed the critically acclaimed box-office hit “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” which became the highest-grossing movie in A24 history this year. Their additional credits include the film “Swiss Army Man” and directing work on TV series like “Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens” and “On Becoming a God in Central Florida.” Daniels also executive produce “Mason” with partner Jonathan Wang and Adam Kopp of Universal Remote, alongside Yeun.