Charlie Puth says the new mockumentary series adds “a bit of absurdity” to his “already ridiculous” life

In the first scene of The Charlie Puth Show, A scripted TV series on the Roku Channel that the titular musician is currently working on with Will Ferrell.

Charlie Puth tells the comedian that artists today have to do extensive work outside of their craft in order to “stay in the spirit of the times.”

“I don’t know if anyone feels sorry for you. “You’re really famous and rich,” Ferrell replies.

Outside of the show's fictional realm, the real-life Puth told Yahoo Entertainment that the idea of ​​making a TV show about his life came to him at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in response to the “terrifying” news that this It may not be the case that we will be able to play live in concert again. The show was “just a project to stay creative,” but over time it developed into a “full-fledged” thing.

“My life is already ridiculous, why not just add a little absurdity to it?” said Puth. “It's a combination of self-deprecation and sometimes pretty clever thinking, that's really just my personality.”

He added that the TV version of him was still “99% accurate” and the humor was an “obvious nod to that.” Curb your enthusiasm.”

The six-episode mockumentary series, streaming October 4, follows Puth on his quest to stay relevant in pop culture, supported by his best friend, a “Gen Z assistant,” a “momager,” and A steady stream of celebrity guests stars playing themselves, from Ferrell to John Legend to Courteney Cox.

“Ferrell is definitely a very cool friend of mine,” Puth said. “He didn’t have to do that, he’s just a wonderful person and I really admire his talent.”

Of all the star-studded cameos on the show, he was most surprised that “Weird Al” Yankovic signed on.

“I grew up listening to Weird Al's music and there's a part of me that always references his music when I make my own,” he said. “I’m inspired by how his career has developed.”

Aside from his own music videos, Puth wasn't seen on many sets, so filming was “a little frightening,” but he found that “a little naive” was ultimately good for the spirit of the show. The scripts were relatively short, as much of the dialogue was improvised, including his opening scene with Ferrell.

“I'm not an actor, but I guess I can do it because I just act like myself,” he said.

Some episodes are about things that really happened to Puth, like how grinding his teeth — or “playing too much music,” as he says in the episode — led to four root canals. However, there are some storylines in the series that he would never have come to terms with in real life.

“I've worked with country artists and have a lot of respect for them, but I don't know if I would ever put on a cowboy hat with Ralph Lauren overalls and push a tumbleweed down a highway,” he said of a scene in one episode.

Although Puth jokes about the pressure of being more than just a musician on the show, he has always gone above and beyond the job description. He has 22 million followers on TikTok, where he has gone viral many times for recording himself making music with unconventional songs, covering other artists, and poking fun at his “perfect pitch.”

Puth said the show has the same energy as his TikTok, albeit a little more “buttoned up.” He doesn't worry about fans seeing a different side of him because he always shows his whole self.

“You can learn a lot about me by listening to my music,” he said. “But (through the show) they will get to know my sense of humor and my creativity.”

All six episodes of The Charlie Puth Show Start streaming on the Roku Channel on October 4th.