Donald Trump’s border wall is the inspiration for a new unscripted travel-comedy series in development by Sonar Entertainment and comedian and actor Felipe Esparza (Last Comic Standing).
The project is one of the first from Sonar’s Factual side, headed by former Tricon exec Andrea Gorfolova, who came over to Sonar following the company’s acquisition of Tricon Films & Television last year.
As part of the potential series description, Esparza asks, “What’s 2000 miles long, costs over $25 billion to build, and is filled with narcos, deadly terrain, and jokes – lots and lots of jokes?” For Esparza, that’s The Wall, the front line that defines the highly charged debate over the border separating the U.S. and Mexico.
In the multi-part project, Esparza and his band of fellow comics take an up close and personal look at the U.S.-Mexico border, bringing unconventional riffs...
The project is one of the first from Sonar’s Factual side, headed by former Tricon exec Andrea Gorfolova, who came over to Sonar following the company’s acquisition of Tricon Films & Television last year.
As part of the potential series description, Esparza asks, “What’s 2000 miles long, costs over $25 billion to build, and is filled with narcos, deadly terrain, and jokes – lots and lots of jokes?” For Esparza, that’s The Wall, the front line that defines the highly charged debate over the border separating the U.S. and Mexico.
In the multi-part project, Esparza and his band of fellow comics take an up close and personal look at the U.S.-Mexico border, bringing unconventional riffs...
- 7/31/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Similar News
Lorene Scafaria To Direct HBO’s Rachel Sennott Comedy Pilot
- 4/22/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Concert Doc ‘Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero’ to Debut on HBO (Exclusive)
- 1/4/2024
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Gen V’ Star Lizze Broadway Signs With WME
- 10/13/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
‘Netflix Is a Joke’ Comedy Festival Returns in May 2024 With 300 Shows
- 12/13/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Jack Whitehall, Marlon Wayans & Lil Rel Howery Among Comics Set For Season 2 Of Just For Laughs’ VR Comedy Series ‘Surrounded’
- 12/6/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
UTA Signs Comedian Felipe Esparza
- 10/31/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Iliza Shlesinger Sets Stand-Up Special With Prime Video
- 4/17/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
‘The Sex Lives Of College Girls’s Sierra Katow Sets Comedy Dynamics Launch For Debut Comedy Special ‘Funt’
- 3/28/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Laurie Kilmartin’s Stand-Up Special ‘Cis Woke Grief Sl*t’ For Comedy Dynamics Sets Premiere Date
- 1/11/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
‘Like a Dragon: Yakuza’ Live-Action Series Adaptation of Hit Sega Game Heading to Prime Video (Exclusive)
- 6/4/2024
- by Patrick Frater and Naman Ramachandran
- Variety - TV News
Elle Fanning to Star in New ‘Predator’ Movie ‘Badlands’
- 6/3/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Succession’ Alum Sarah Snook to Lead Peacock Thriller Series ‘All Her Fault’
- 6/3/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
Box Office Report: 'Garfield' Overtakes 'Furiosa' in Another Slow Weekend
- 6/3/2024
- by IMDb Editors
- IMDb News
‘Suits’ Season 9 Will Head to Netflix Next Month
- 6/2/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Maya Hawke Is Ok With Being a Nepo Baby: ‘I’m Comfortable With Not Deserving It and Doing It Anyway’
- 6/2/2024
- by Lexi Carson
- Variety - Film News
Jennifer Lopez Is the Ultimate Latina Rom-Com Queen
- 5/14/2024
- by Zayda Rivera
- Popsugar.com
Aida Rodriguez: Unpacking My Childhood Traumas Through Comedy Is Cathartic
- 5/6/2024
- by Aida Rodriguez
- Popsugar.com
How Erik Rivera Uses Comedy to Heal and Help Others
- 5/6/2024
- by Miguel Machado
- Popsugar.com
Ian Lara: Comedy Gave Me the Strength to Overcome My Mother's Death
- 5/6/2024
- by Ian Lara
- Popsugar.com
TCM’s Ben Mankiewicz Discusses the New Season of ‘The Plot Thickens’ Podcast: John Ford ‘Was More Human Than Any of Us’
- 6/4/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
‘Land Of Women’ Trailer: Eva Longoria Stars In Apple TV+’s New Comedy Series
- 6/4/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
‘Clipped’ Showrunners Shoot Their Shot At Capturing A Pivotal Moment In NBA History
- 6/4/2024
- by Gregory Ellwood
- The Playlist
A24 to Re-Release ‘X’ in Theaters for One Night Only Ahead of Ti West’s Trilogy Finale ‘MaXXXine’
- 6/4/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
IndieWire Celebrates ‘Abbott Elementary,’ ‘Jim Henson Idea Man,’ ‘Reservation Dogs’ and More at Vidiots Screening Series
- 6/3/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
Elle Fanning to Star in New ‘Predator’ Movie ‘Badlands’
- 6/3/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Box Office Report: 'Garfield' Overtakes 'Furiosa' in Another Slow Weekend
- 6/3/2024
- by IMDb Editors
- IMDb News
TCM’s Ben Mankiewicz Discusses the New Season of ‘The Plot Thickens’ Podcast: John Ford ‘Was More Human Than Any of Us’
- 6/4/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
‘Land Of Women’ Trailer: Eva Longoria Stars In Apple TV+’s New Comedy Series
- 6/4/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
2024 film festivals and markets calendar: latest dates
- 6/4/2024
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
‘Like a Dragon: Yakuza’ Live-Action Series Adaptation of Hit Sega Game Heading to Prime Video (Exclusive)
- 6/4/2024
- by Patrick Frater and Naman Ramachandran
- Variety - TV News
‘Succession’ Alum Sarah Snook to Lead Peacock Thriller Series ‘All Her Fault’
- 6/3/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
‘Suits’ Season 9 Will Head to Netflix Next Month
- 6/2/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘All American’ Pays Touching Tribute to Kamar de los Reyes
- 6/4/2024
- TV Insider
Boxer Lennox Lewis Developing Competition Series Under New 3Point0 Labs/The Whole Spiel Partnership (Exclusive)
- 6/4/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety - TV News