Following its successful festival run and growing online presence, the highly anticipated mockumentary sitcom The Comic Shop has launched its Kickstarter campaign which started on November 12th, 2024. Created by Nigerian-American multi-hyphenate Cheyenne Ewulu (known online as CheyenneTheGeek), this innovative series represents a fresh voice in independent production.
Under the regular threat of eviction and the looming competition of a big box store, a quirky group of friends strive to keep their comic store afloat by any ridiculous means necessary.
The sitcom, which garnered immediate attention after its proof of concept trailer went viral with 1.7 million Twitter views, follows four misfit friends struggling to keep their beloved comic book store afloat in the digital age. The project has already made waves in the festival circuit, screening at prestigious venues including the Micheaux Film Festival (where it received nominations for Outstanding Directing and Outstanding Digital Series), Atlanta Film Festival (with an encore screening), and Black Girls Rock Film Festival.
The Comic Shop features an impressive ensemble cast including accomplished voice actor Zeno Robinson (My Hero Academia, Young Justice) as Keith Hendricks, creator Cheyenne Ewulu (Ex Roommate) as Stephanie Okeke, Shanae Cole (Grown-ish) as Dominique Smith, and Grayson Niles (The Goldbergs, The Party) as Connor Ross. Blending the workplace comedy style of The Office and Parks & Recreation with authentic geek culture, the series promises to deliver both laughs and heart.
The production team DYNMC, known for their work with Green Day, The Oscars, and HULU, brings their exceptional production value to the project. Their involvement ensures the series will maintain the highest quality standards in independent production.
The Kickstarter campaign, started November 12th with a funding goal of $160,000, aims to produce a first season consisting of six episodes, each running up to 20 minutes. Backers can look forward to unique rewards including opportunities to appear in the show, product placement options, and an exclusive Q&A session with voice actor Zeno Robinson. Stretch goals will enable additional episodes, enhanced production quality, and the possibility of an original theme song.
“Growing up, I never saw people who looked like me represented in geek spaces. Especially not on television.” says Ewulu. “The Comic Shop isn’t just about making people laugh – it’s about showing that nerd culture belongs to everyone, and that our stories deserve to be told.”
For fans of sitcoms, comic book culture, or anyone looking for fresh voices in television, The Comic Shop represents an exciting new direction in storytelling. The series promises to deliver not only laughs but also authentic representation of often-overlooked communities in mainstream media.