Peacock has raised the curtain on a brand-new trailer for the upcoming Pitch Perfect spin-off series Bumper In Berlin. The series stars Adam Devine, Flula Borg, Sarah Hyland, and Jameela Jamil in prominent characters.
The trailer shows that Bumper In Berlin follows the European adventures of Adam Devine's character, Bumper Allen, and sees him trying to restart his singing career after Pitch Perfect 2 actor Pieter Krämer (Flula Borg) informs him that a TikTok mashup he has made is going viral in Germany. Hoping to capitalise on his unexpected 15 minutes of fame, Bumper Allen shifts his base to Berlin to try and grow his fanbase in an unknown land. As Bumper exclaims in the first teaser, “I am moving to Germany, baby.”
As the story progresses, we see Bumper meeting a set of new people such as Pieter's assistant Heidi (Sarah Hyland), Pieter's DJ sister Thea Krämer (Lera Abova), and his new rival, singer Gisela (Jameela Jamil), who also happens to be Pieter's ex-girlfriend.
Achieving his goal is not going to be easy for Allen as he himself says in the trailer. “I have wanted to be famous my entire life. I thought Berlin was gonna change everything," Bumper says. But Heidi encourages him by responding, “It still could.”
Elizabeth Banks returns to executive produce the series from writer and showrunner Megan Amram. Devine also serves as an executive producer with Max Handelman, Paul Brooks, and Scott Neimeyer. The six-episode series is directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson, Richie Keen, and Maureen Bharoocha.
Along with dropping the brand-new trailer, the makers also provided a statement, saying, “With Bumper in Berlin, the other producers and I decided we wanted to expand the world of Pitch Perfect into something recognizable yet unique. We wanted to keep what made the movies special but create a new world that felt completely original. To take the elements of the movies we know and love -- the humour, the camaraderie, and the music -- and make it something sweet and absurd. Two beloved characters from the movies are joined by a whole new cast of characters who hopefully inject a freshness and absurdity to the franchise the world already adores.”
Produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, Bumper In Berlin is set to premiere on Peacock on November 23, 2022. NBC will also air the premiere episode and a sneak peek of episode 2 on Monday, November 28, at 10 pm.
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Rahul’s casual dismissal of that controversy has added fuel to the fire
Rahul Bhatt sparks controversy over 'insensitive' remarks about sisters Alia and Pooja Bhatt
Rahul Bhatt, fitness trainer and son of veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, has found himself at the centre of a social media storm following controversial remarks about his half-sister, Alia Bhatt. In a recent interview, Rahul drew comparisons between Alia and their older sister Pooja Bhatt, calling the latter more talented, attractive, and principled.
The comments, which many have labelled inappropriate and insensitive, have sparked widespread criticism online. During the interview, Rahul stated, “In my opinion, she (Alia) is not even half of what my real sister Pooja is. Not in talent, not in looks, not in terms of being sexy. In front of my sister, she is ‘paani kam chai’ (watery tea). Amongst the siblings, the most talented and the most moralistic is Pooja.”
Social media users reacted strongly, questioning why Rahul would compare his sisters in such personal terms. Several users were particularly disturbed by his reference to their appearance and sex appeal, pointing out that such comparisons within a family cross boundaries of propriety. One comment read, “This is disturbing. Why talk about your sisters like that? It’s not just weird, it’s wrong.” Another post said, “There’s nothing respectful about comparing your siblings’ attractiveness in public.”
The backlash also reignited conversation around a decades-old controversy involving Mahesh Bhatt and Pooja Bhatt. Rahul was asked about the infamous 1990s magazine cover where the father-daughter duo shared a kiss, which had stirred public outrage at the time. Dismissing the criticism, Rahul said, “It doesn’t make any difference. It’s like water off a duck’s back. We know the truth, and we’ve seen everything since childhood.”
Rahul’s casual dismissal of that controversy has added fuel to the fire, with critics saying it reflects a broader issue of the Bhatt family being insensitive to public perception and boundaries. Many users questioned the need for bringing up old incidents in a bid to defend new and equally questionable statements.
As of now, neither Alia Bhatt nor Pooja Bhatt has issued any public response to Rahul’s remarks. Both actors, known for their significant contributions to Indian cinema, have typically kept family matters private despite living in the public eye.
This episode has also sparked debate over the role of public figures in maintaining respect when discussing family matters in the media. Observers say such comments, especially when involving women’s appearance and personal qualities, reinforce problematic attitudes and fuel unnecessary controversies.
While Rahul Bhatt is not as prominent in the entertainment industry as his father or sisters, his comments have made headlines and placed the Bhatt family in the spotlight for reasons beyond their creative work. For many, this serves as a reminder that public platforms come with responsibility, and that family ties should not be trivialised or dissected for attention or comparison.
The backlash is unlikely to subside soon, especially as fans and followers of Alia and Pooja continue to express disappointment over the way the situation has unfolded. Whether or not Rahul chooses to clarify or apologise remains to be seen.