'PEN15' Co-Creator Maya Erskine on Casting Her Own Mother and Season 2 Plans
The actress-producer-writer, who stars on the Hulu series alongside fellow co-creator Anna Konkle as 13-year-old versions of themselves, talks about the logistical challenges of acting opposite younger castmates and the surprising viewer reaction to the masturbation episode.
'PEN15' Stars/Creators on Reliving Middle School: "It's a Freak Show That We Wanted to Expose"
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter In Studio, Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle open up about their weird, raw, hilarious and at times emotionally taxing TV show.
'PEN15' Stars Maya Erskine & Anna Konkle On Filming Masturbation Scene, Real-Life Inspirations For the Series and More | In Studio
"Even when it came out there was this fear of, 'Did we cross the line? Is this okay?' which is crazy that we're thinking that way. We shouldn't and that is so illuminating,"Erskine said of PEN15 masturbation scene.
'PEN15' and 'Ramy' Renewed for Second Seasons at Hulu
Both comedies join previously picked up 'Shrill' as the streamer continues its comedy hot streak.
'Pen15' Star Maya Erskine Discusses "Significant" Role as Romantic Lead in 'Plus One'
The romantic comedy from producer Ben Stiller and filmmakers Jeff Chan and Andrew Rhymer made its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 28.
How Hulu's 'PEN15' Is Putting the Spotlight on an Underrepresented Community
"As an Asian American it felt like I never in a million years would have been able to play this role," co-creator and star Maya Erskine says.
Critic's Notebook: 'PEN15' and the Resurgence of the Horny Teen Nerd Girl
The rise of TV's erotically charged dorky girls is lifting the veil on the inner lives of young women who were never the sexless killjoys pop culture imagined them to be.
'PEN15' Creators Want Hulu Comedy to Remain in Seventh Grade for Season 2 (and Beyond)
Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle tell The Hollywood Reporter about their creative collaboration, what was too traumatic for the first season, and what they want to include in season two.
How 'PEN15' Tackles Every Awkward Middle School Moment (Including Masturbation)
Co-creators Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle tell The Hollywood Reporter how they made one executive so uncomfortable he became nauseous during the pitch for their series, which puts an R-rated spin on middle-school awkwardness.
'PEN15' Trailer
Starring Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle. Premieres Friday, Feb. 8 on Hulu.
