Amazon Studios has set the release date for one of its upcoming original series. The digital production branch of the e-commerce powerhouse will release the comedy series Mad Dogs on January 22, 2016 via Amazon Prime Instant Video.
Based on the UK series of the same name, Mad Dogs stars Steve Zahn (Dallas Buyers Club), Billy Zane (Twin Peaks), Romany Malco (Weeds), Michael Imperioli (The Sopranos), and Ben Chaplin (The Thin Red Line) as forty-something friends who reunite in Belize to celebrate a friend’s retirement. However, the friends end up dealing with unexpected twists, including long-hidden secrets and murderous intentions. Shawn Ryan (The Shield) executive produces alongside Cris Cole, the original creator and writer of both the UK and U.S. Mad Dogs series. Amazon produces the comedy series alongside Sony Pictures TV.
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“Mad Dogs explores what happens when four college friends go on an exotic vacation that shockingly descends into a harrowing roller coaster that tests their mettle, their friendships, and their very sense of identity,” said Roy Price, VP of Amazon Studios, as reported by Variety. “The show has a fantastic cast and is led by Shawn Ryan. We look forward to customers’ reactions.”
“I loved working on a comedic, albeit dark, story like Mad Dogs and know that the performances by Steve, Michael, Romany, and Ben will resonate with all who have had longtime friendships that evolve and change as the years go on,” added Ryan.
Amazon originally picked up Mad Dogs in November 2014. The digital studio released the comedy’s pilot for its fifth pilot season a few months later in January 2015, along with 12 other pilots ranging from children’s programming to dramas. Amazon Studios then ordered a full season of the comedy series in February after receiving positive viewer feedback during the initial pilot season.
You can watch the first episode of Mad Dogs for free via Amazon Prime. The rest of the comedy series’ episodes will be available starting January 22.
