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EXCLUSIVE: The All-American Rejects are launching microdrama series SuperFan. The bite-sized show will run to 31 episodes and be available on the CandyJar microdrama platform.
The plot of the series sees the band kidnapped by a deranged fan who forces them to release new music. The story soon escalates from basement captivity to full-blown livestream chaos as the group are forced to finish their album under pressure while the internet watches.
Natalie Marciano’s Poster Child Pictures produces. For the band, the series is a new way to promote their new record, Sandbox, which is their first album in 14 years.
Watch the trailer here.
“SuperFan started as a crazy idea and somehow got crazier from there,” said Tyson Ritter of The All-American Rejects. “We are all about being disruptive and CandyJar understands exactly what we are trying to do. Being the first musicians in this space makes me feel like the monkey in orbit… next stop, the moon!”
Michael Reich produced and directed SuperFan. Veteran TV producer Chris Collins (And Just Like That), unscripted producer John Salcido (Welcome to Wrexham) and Eric Guilmette also produced, alongside Poster Child’s Marciano. Guilmette also stars in the series, as does Anna Lore (Final Destination: Bloodlines).
CandyJar and The All-American Rejects also said they are teaming on a second project, billed as a “romance-forward original movie that speaks to the brand’s core audience.” SuperFan episodes will be released in free batches or viewers can subscribe to binge the whole series. U.S.-based CandyJar says 80 million episodes are watched each month on its microdrama app.
“SuperFan is a unique and unexpected addition to CandyJar’s romance catalog, but we’re confident it will deeply resonate with our audience. While the content sits within the comedy and thriller genres, there is a strong overlap between our users and The All-American Rejects’ fanbase,” said Ali Albazaz, CEO and founder of CandyJar’s parent company, Inkitt. “The All-American Rejects are iconic, and we’re excited to continue this partnership with a second romance series that we know our users will absolutely devour.”