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Bourdain's 'Get Jiro' Series Slices into Adult Swim
27 Aug
Summary
- Animated series 'Get Jiro' adapts Anthony Bourdain's graphic novels.
- Show premieres October 3rd on Adult Swim and streams on HBO Max.
- Near-future LA features diners who resort to murder for reservations.
Get Jiro, an animated series based on the graphic novels by the late Anthony Bourdain and Joel Rose, is set to debut on Adult Swim on October 3rd. The half-hour show will also be available to stream on HBO Max the following day. Set in a near-future Los Angeles, the series explores a dark world where desperate diners resort to murder to secure tables at exclusive restaurants.
The project, developed by Brian Gatewood and Alessandro Tanaka, brings Bourdain's popular graphic novels to life with a violent and original cinematic style. The series features the voice talents of Brian Tee as the mysterious sushi chef Jiro, alongside Titus Welliver, Alison Pill, and Justin Kirk. Adult Swim president Michael Ouweleen expressed enthusiasm, highlighting the show's exploration of culture and obsession rooted in food.
