Actor Jean Elie and writer Mike Gauyo are coming to AMC network's ALLBLK streaming service. Their new coming-of-age dark comedy Send Help is set to make its premiere on August 11 and the trailer has fans ready to watch what the two rising stars have been working on.
The 7-episode half-hour dramedy follows Fritz Jean Baptiste, played by Elie, as a first-generation Haitian American actor who is on top of the world since landing a starring role on the fictional hit TV show, This Can't Be Us. As the sole support system for his demanding Haitian family who is grieving from a recent family tragedy, Fritz's career hits rock bottom once his show is canceled. Viewers will watch Elie's character navigate Hollywood as he struggles to find his next big hit while leaning on his close circle of friends.