‘Astronomy Club’ Creators Prep ‘Curb’-Style Comedy ‘Sherlock Homies’, Stay Upbeat Following Netflix Cancellation
Peter White Television EditorEXCLUSIVE: The team behind Netflix’s Astronomy Club are moving onwards and upwards following the cancellation of their sketch comedy show and have partnered with The Problem With Apu producer Cowboy Bear Ninja on a new project.The comedy troupe are developing Sherlock Homies, a comedy series that they describe as Curb Your Enthusiasm-meets-Reno 911 about Harlem’s first all-black detective agency.The series is the brainchild of Shawtane Bowen, who is one of eight members of Astronomy Club, which also includes Jonathan Braylock, Ray Cordova, James III, Caroline Martin, Jerah Milligan, Monique Moses, and Keisha Zollar. Bowen said that the show was informed by living in Harlem for eight years.