‘SNL’ Star Pete Davidson, Will Play Himself In Life Inspired Comedy

Pete Davidson has a stand-up comedy special on Netflix called “Pete Davidson: Alive From New York.”

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Davidson will headline a comedy series titled “Bupkis” inspired by his life.

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Lorne Michaels will produce the series while Dave Sirus will co-create it.

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The series was compared to “Curb Your Enthusiasm” by Larry David.

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Davidson previous made a semi-autobiographical work titled “The King of Staten Island.”

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Davidson joined the cast of “SNL” when he was 20 years.

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Michaels gives his established cast members leaves to work on other projects.

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Davidson is currently on leave on “SNL” to film “The Home.”

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His character is a troubled worker in a home called Max.

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