‘Cosmic Love’ Creator on Zodiac Matchmaking: ‘Astrology Is a Guide, Not a Rule’
variety.comMichaela Zee editor“Cosmic Love” is not only determining if love is in the air, but also if it’s also written in the stars.
The new reality dating show that bows Aug. 12 on Amazon Prime Video follows four individuals who each represent one of the four astrological elements: fire, water, earth and air.
Each element is paired with those who are most compatible with their zodiac signs, where they must then mingle, date and eliminate these matches. “Astrology is really having this moment,” Michael Rourke, creator and executive producer of “Cosmic Love,” told Variety. “Young people not only check their zodiac regularly and believe it’s scientific, but they make big life decisions based on their astrological guidance.
So it just felt like a really good mash up to go into the dating format business with astrological guidance.” In “Cosmic Love’s” debut season, the four elements are Maria Rodriguez (Capricorn, Earth Element), Phoebe Davis (Leo, Fire Element), Connor Shennan (Gemini, Air Element) and Noel Allen (Pisces, Water Element).
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