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I’m A Virgo sees LaFrancine (Carmen Ejogo – Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald) giving birth to a massive baby, who grows into 13ft-tall Cootie (Jharrel Jerome – Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse).
Following a very bizarre TV interview with the one and only Walton Goggins as the strangely-named Hero, you see our lead grow from a young baby into a very tall man, but now, at the age of 19, it’s time to explore the outside world. People are going to notice when you’re that tall, so, it should be easy to find a disguise, right? Erm…
After meeting some friends, and wondering whether to hea dout with them, Cootie declares, “I’m a Virgo… and Virgos love adventure”, hence the title, which includes precariously sitting on a car that’s spinning donuts in a car park.
Meanwhile, they say there’s someone for everyone, but can he find love with Bing Bang Burger girl Flora (Olivia Washington)? Either way, the CGI is a bit hit-and-miss when it comes to mixing Cootie in with the regular-sized environment.
I’ve only had chance to watch two episodes of this, so far, but I will try a third, even if it does have a ridiculous premise.
Oh, and if you haven’t American Ultra, Walton Goggings does the most amazing turn as Laugher.
I’m A Virgo is on Prime Video from Friday June 23rd. All seven episodes are available on day one.
NOTE:
Trailer posted June 17th 2:00
Updated with spoiler-free review of episode 1 and 2: June 22nd 23:00
Cert: 
Running time: 23-40 minutes per episode (7 episodes)
Release date: June 23rd 2023
Studio: Prime Video
Format: 2.39:1
Director: Boots Riley
Producers: Naima Ramos-Chapman, Lori Slomka
Creator: Boots Riley
Writers: Boots Riley, Whitney White, Tze Chun, Marcus Gardley, Michael R Jackson
Music: Nate Brenner, Merrill Garbus
Cast:
Cootie: Jharrel Jerome
LaFrancine: Carmen Ejogo
Flora: Olivia Washington
Felix: Brett Gray
Jones: Kara Young
Scat: Allius Barnes
Hero: Walton Goggins
Martisse: Mike Epps
Bear: Craig Tate
Justin: Juliette Lewis
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