Funky Trailer for Julio Torres’ Surreal New Comedy Series ‘Fantasmas’

Funky Trailer for Julio Torres’ Surreal New Comedy Series ‘Fantasmas’

by Alex Billington
May 26, 2024
Source: YouTube

“I can feel the inner lives of shapes and colors and sounds and numbers…” Wow that’s strange. Max has revealed an official trailer for a wacky comedy series called Fantasmas, streaming this June. It’s the latest creation of comedian / writer / actor Julio Torres, who stars in, writes, directs this series after releasing his Problemista film with A24 last year. Fantasmas translates directly to “ghosts” in Spanish, though this series is actually about a golden oyster, or dreams, or other weird things. Torres explores the peculiar world of folktales with a “fresh and unique twist on the classic tale of the lost golden oyster.” Ever since he was struck by lightning as a child, he has seen the world in a different light. After experiencing weird dreams, Julio decides to embark on a journey through a surreal, alternate version of New York City. The series stars Torres with Martine Gutierrez, Tomas Matos, & Joe Rumrill. Plus tons of guest stars: Steve Buscemi, Paul Dano, Julia Fox, Alexa Demie, Emma Stone, Aidy Bryant, Bowen Yang, Dylan O’Brien, and others. This looks extra weird and kooky and funky and trippy and all the things Torres is known for now. Might be fun?

Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for Julio Torres’ new series Fantasmas, direct from Max’s YouTube:

The tale of a lost golden oyster…. Writer, director, and comedian Julio Torres (also of Problemista) spins a fantastical six-part tale of when he lost a gold oyster earring. In his search to find the precious object, Julio (played by Torres) reflects on the offbeat characters he encounters in introspective, often eerie, and always comedic vignettes set in a dreamy, alternate version of New York City. A kaleidoscope of color and surrealism, Fantasmas weaves together stories of people looking for meaning, purpose, and connection in an increasingly isolating world. Fantasmas is created and written and directed by young Salvadorian actor / comic / filmmaker Julio Torres, director of Problemista, and a writer for “Saturday Night Live” for years, and creator of HBO’s “Los Espookys”. Produced by Charles Miller & Neha Simon. Cinematography by Sam Levy. Executive produced by Dave McCary, Julio Torres, Alex Bach, Olivia Gerke, Daniel Powell, Emma Stone. Max will release Torres’ Fantasmas series streaming on Max starting June 7th, 2024 this summer.

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