Malcolm Owen
Apple has released a promo featuring actors who play testers in "Mythic Quest" on Apple TV+, reminding viewers the first season is available to watch ahead of the second season's debut on May 7.
Released to the Apple TV YouTube channel on Saturday, the two-and-a-half minute "Testers Testing Things" video features actors Ashly Burch and Imani Hakim, who stared as video game testers in "Mythic Quest." As part of the video, the two take part in a number of tests, to try out traditional games and toys.
Donning safety glasses, the pair test each of the toys for more than just fun. The first item tested, a paddle ball, is tested for bounciness and "self-defense." Other tested games include the yo-yo, juggling, cup stacking, the punch balloon, and paper football.
Throughout the video, clips from the show are played, partly in reaction to on-screen discussions and statements. Ultimately, the games "all kinda have some bugs in them," and weren't as "fun" as the first season of the show.
Apple will be bringing out a second season of the show on May 7. A trailer released in February hinted guest stars appearing in the show, including Snoop Dogg, as well as a storyline about the difficult development of an expansion for the game.
The second season follows a lengthy production delay caused by COVID-19 outbreaks. A special episode was also shot as a mid-break extra, one that was written, filmed, and edited entirely on iPhones.
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The show was "watchable." But I have a rule of thumb: if any show (like this one) has the same person in the role of creator/producer/writer/director/star, then the show will probably be a dud.
There are some exceptions to this. Orson Welles was an exception. There aren't too many Orson Welles's in the industry right now. Over 100 years there have been a few people who have managed multiple roles (writer, director, actor) in critically acclaimed films: Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Barbra Streisand, John Cassavetes, Warren Beatty, Spike Lee and Woody Allen.
Nepotism is rarely a good idea. The best plan is to get the best person for each job. The same person in five roles is "entertainment nepotism." It usually doesn't work.
I think Charlie Chaplin was probably the only one in that list I’d agree with. At least until talkies.
but the rest. Nah. Too much working out their neuroses.
I enjoy Mythic Quest. Looking forward to season 2.
So glad 'Apple TV' is getting into deep, clever stuff...