FX has released the first teaser forY: The Last Man, the upcoming adaptation of the acclaimed comics series byBrian K. VaughanandPia Guerra. The teaser presents the series premise — in which (almost) every male mammal on the planet suddenly dies — in a clever way that exposes the current gender inequality in our society.
The teaser paints an apocalyptic scenario in which “95% of all airline pilots,” “92% of Fortune CEOs,” and “85% of government officials” suddenly die. These numbers show us how the world’s transport, economy, and social management would crumble should all men (but one) suddenly disappear. This is also a clever nod to gender inequality in the present day. By exposing these numbers, the teaser wants to remind us that if women occupied the same positions as men in a balanced way, the impact of half the Earth’s population vanishing could be less destructive. As the original comic book series never shied away from social commentary, the teaser shows the TV adaptation will update the source material to incorporate more contemporary discussions.
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Y: The Last Manimpressive cast includesDiane Laneas Congresswoman Jennifer Brown,Ben Schnetzeras Yorick Brown,Ashley Romansas Agent 355,Amber Tamblynas Kimberly Cunningham,Diana Bangas Dr. Allison Mann,Olivia Thirlbyas Hero Brown,Marin Irelandas Nora Brady,Elliot Fletcheras Sam Jordan, andJuliana Canfieldas Beth Deville.
Eliza Clarkwill serve as showrunner and executive producer onY: The Last Manafteroriginal showrunnersMichael GreenandAïda Mashaka Croalparted wayswith the project in 2019. Clark also wrote at least the first two episodes of the series. All ten episodes of Season 1 will be directed by women, withLouise Friedberghelming the first two episodes.
The first two of ten episodes ofY: The Last Manwill come to FX on Hulu on September 13. Check out the new teaser below:
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