Laugh Out Loud: Check Out the Exclusive New Trailer for Showtime's Comedy Series Dreaming Whilst Black

Summary

Dreaming Whilst Black is a BAFTA award-winning comedy that follows Kwabena, an aspiring filmmaker, as he navigates the challenges of pursuing his dream.

The series explores weighty topics such as racism, microaggressions, and elitism, all while maintaining a humorous undertone.

The show has garnered wide acclaim in the UK and will be unveiled in the US as a six-episode comedy series. Viewers can expect two new episodes to premiere each week on Paramount+ and Showtime.

Screen Rant is thrilled to exclusively unveil the new trailer for Dreaming Whilst Black - a captivating series that takes viewers on a journey with Kwabena, an aspiring filmmaker trapped in a dead-end recruitment job. Despite the seemingly insurmountable odds, Kwabena takes the courageous first steps towards achieving his dreams by creating his own television series. However, he soon realizes that the path to success is far more challenging than he anticipated, as he must navigate the complexities of managing his finances, finding love, and staying grounded in reality, all while tackling profound themes of racism, microaggressions, and elitism through his series.

Initially, Dreaming Whilst Black originated as a BAFTA award-winning comedy web series, which later transformed into a television pilot in 2021. Finally, in July of 2023, the series made its much-anticipated debut on BBC Three, a collaboration between A24 and Big Deal Films. Showtime now proudly serves as its broadcast home in the United States, solidifying its popularity. The series' creator and star, Adjani Salmon, has already received substantial critical acclaim for this remarkable production.

More About Dreaming Whilst Black

In Screen Rant's exclusive trailer for Dreaming Whilst Black, Kwabena faces challenges in both creating his film and being taken seriously as a filmmaker. Despite his talent, his family and friends view his passion as just a hobby. Additionally, he encounters microaggressions in his workplace, which likely influence his artistic work. The trailer also hints at a humorous side, with moments where Kwabena's creativity seems to blur the lines between reality and imagination, such as his baby nephew speaking with an adult voice.

This series expertly combines comedy with the genuine struggles of individuals, particularly as Kwabena pursues his dreams. Dreaming Whilst Black is an adaptation of the critically acclaimed web series of the same title. The new A24 series, a six-episode comedy, will release two new episodes each week, premiering first on Paramount+ and then on Showtime a few days later.

Dreaming Whilst Black, co-created and co-written by Adjani Salmon, features an ensemble cast including Dani Moseley, Demmy Ladipo, Rachel Adedeji, Babirye Bukilwa, Alexander Owen, and Will Hislop. The series is also co-written by Ali Hughes and Yemi Oyefuwa. Directed by Jermain Julien, Koby Adom, Sebastian Thiel, and Joelle Mae David, with Nicola Gregory as the producer, Dreaming Whilst Black will premiere on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME on September 8, and will subsequently air on SHOWTIME on September 10 at 10pm ET/PT.