The eight episodes of the new series. Billy Corgan's Adventures in Carnyland are now streaming on The CW's website and app, and premiered all at once on Tuesday (May 14).
The unscripted reality show follows the Smashing Pumpkins frontman throughout his life as owner and promoter of the National Wrestling Alliance. Over the course of the eight episodes, the rock star rubs shoulders with a cast of feisty eccentrics while juggling his music career (his Pumpkins bandmates appear throughout the series) and his family life (as Corgan plans a wedding with his long-time partner, Chloe Mendel). ).
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“Rebuilding the historic NWA brand has been both an honor and a challenge, and this show throws the doors wide open, so to speak,” Corgan said in a press release. “Reveal the glory and courage needed to thrive in a winner-takes-all sport. “It's not always pretty, but I'm proud of what we've accomplished so far.”
Mendel added, “I'm thrilled to share an inside look at our family's wildlife through the world of wrestling and rock n roll.”
The series is directed by Brian Volk-Weis and Ian Roumain, who also serve as executive producers alongside Corgan, Mendel, Cisco Henson and Benjamin J. Frost.
“Working with Chloe and Billy has been one of the highlights of my career, and I am forever grateful for allowing us into their lives and businesses (which I know the world will enjoy seeing),” Volk-Weiss said.
Adventures in Carnyland culminates with a “Wedding Day” episode documenting Corgan and Mendel's nuptials.
Corgan assumed ownership of the National Wrestling Alliance in 2017 with the intention of modernizing the brand while honoring its '80s legacy. That major commitment hasn't slowed down his activity with Smashing Pumpkins, as the band is ready to support Green Day and headlining this summer (get tickets here).
Below you can watch a Q&A with Corgan about the series, as well as the official trailer. All eight episodes can be streamed for free via The CW website o The CW application.
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