Dropout Announces MP3, a Music-Video Countdown Spoof, Premiering Nov. 4
The three-episode live-action scripted series stars Jeremy Culhane, Skye Townsend and Aparna Nancherla as hosts, with Paul F. Tompkins as their producer.
Dropout announced on Tuesday a new three-episode live-action scripted series titled MP3, which spoofs music video countdown shows such as MTV's Total Request Live.
Jeremy Culhane, Skye Townsend and Aparna Nancherla play host characters who present music videos and interview guests, while Paul F. Tompkins plays their producer. Dropout personalities Katie Marovitch, Lou Wilson and Jacob Wysocki appear as artists in the music videos, and Anna Garcia's Princess Emily character appears in the trailer.
Jess McKenna and Zach Reino serve as producers, write for the show and handle its music compositions. Each song performed on MP3 will be released on music streaming services after new episodes air.
The first episode premieres on Wednesday, Nov. 4, with new episodes every two weeks, followed by Nov. 18 and Dec. 2.
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Quick answers
When does MP3 premiere on Dropout?
The first episode premieres on Wednesday, Nov. 4, with new episodes every two weeks on Nov. 18 and Dec. 2.
How many episodes does MP3 have?
MP3 is a three-episode live-action scripted series.
Will the songs from MP3 be available to stream?
Yes. Each song performed on MP3 will be released on music streaming services after new episodes air.