HOLLYWOOD WAX
a comedy television series pitch deck
OVERVIEW
Logline
Patrick Chadams, a socially awkward film nerd, manifests exaggerated versions of Hollywood icons who invade his home, offer terrible advice, and complicate his already lonely life. As he searches for love and meaning, he must decide whether his star-studded subconscious is a curse, a gift, or just an elaborate distraction from reality.
Target Audience
Fans of absurd, dry comedy, film & pop culture, Millennials and Gen-Z.
Genre
Adult comedy
PLATFORM
- Would work best on streaming platforms (Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Amazon) or adult-focused TV channels (FX, Adult Swim, BBC Three).
- Could thrive as an animated series or puppet-driven comedy to fully lean into the surrealism.
- Could also work as a series of surreal shorts, in the style of the BBC's Stella Street.
TREATMENT
Patrick Chadams is a socially awkward film nerd who loves nothing more than a quiet night in, watching movies on his sofa. The problem? His subconscious manifests Hollywood’s biggest stars—celebrity projections who critique their own films, bicker about industry gossip, and interfere in Patrick’s personal life with questionable advice.
These aren’t real stars, just warped versions of them, shaped by Patrick’s own perceptions. To Patrick, this isn’t special—it’s just how his brain works, and everybody else has simply accepted it.
Patrick dreams of finding someone who can accept him—and his imaginary celebrity squatters. But as Jeff Goldblum raids his fridge and all of the James Bond actors bicker about which 007 movie to watch, Patrick begins to realize that his biggest challenge isn’t the stars in his head—it’s figuring out his own script for happiness.
Every episode follows Patrick as he navigates everyday struggles—dating, work, family obligations—while his intrusive celebrity projections make things worse. But through all the chaos, Patrick realizes that maybe the only person keeping him stuck is himself.
EPISODES
1
The Break-Up
Dumped by his girlfriend Sally, Chadams sulks at home, only for Patrick Stewart to attempt a motivational speech—whilst dodging endless NSFW texts from Ian McKellen. Fly-like Jeff Goldblum advises Chadams to text Sally whilst dealing with the munchies. Chadams feels the pressure as Michael Caine demands he cook the perfect meal to win Sally back. But when Sally arrives, Al Pacino and Robert De Niro blow up the plan…
2
The Intern
Chadams applies for a new job, and his subconscious turns it into an Oscar campaign. Meryl Streep critiques his “performance,” Daniel Day-Lewis method-acts as Chadams to help him prepare, and Tom Cruise insists on an intense, unnecessary training montage. When the interview goes terribly wrong, Chadams spirals as Scorsese rants about “true artistry.” Morgan Freeman narrates his breakdown, while Ricky Gervais keeps appearing to roast him.
3
The Quiet Man
Struggling with rent, Chadams finds a new flatmate—only for his subconscious to manifest Nicolas Cage as an unhinged detective, convinced the guy is a serial killer. Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) gets involved, reading too much into every detail, while Robert Downey Jr. (as Iron Man) suggests building an AI surveillance system. The real flatmate? Just a normal guy increasingly disturbed by Chadams' paranoia.
4
The Change-Up
Stuck in a rut, Chadams’ subconscious “reboots” his life. Suddenly, everything has been recast—his parents are now younger, hotter versions of themselves, his house is sleek and modern, and his celebrity projections are replaced by Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Margot Robbie. Harrison Ford is the only one who remembers the old version of reality, grumbling, “I hate reboots.” As Chadams tries to regain control, J.J. Abrams keeps adding mystery boxes that go nowhere.
5
The Artist
Chadams makes a short film and enters it in a local festival, only for Werner Herzog and Martin Scorsese tear the film apart. Michael Bay demands more explosions, Zack Snyder insists on making it “darker,” and Quentin Tarantino won’t stop talking about foot shots. Chadams realizes he doesn’t even know if he likes the film anymore - and his subconscious "friends" fear for their lives.
6
The End
Chadams reaches a breaking point—he's broke, his job sucks, his love life is non-existent, and his subconscious Hollywood projections are making things worse. Desperate to take control of his life, he decides to cut them out for good.
Determined, he goes on a self-improvement spree: quitting his job, deleting his film collection, and redecorating his apartment in the most un-cinematic way possible. But the projections aren’t going down without a fight.
As Chadams prepares to say goodbye, one celebrity projection stays behind—Arnold Schwarzenegger, watching old movies with him. When Chadams asks why, Arnie shrugs:
"I’m not your subconscious, Chadams. I’m just here because you like hanging out with me."
Realizing he doesn't have to erase his love of film to move forward, Chadams accepts that his life might always be a little weird—but that's okay.
TARGET AUDIENCE
FILM & POP CULTURE NERDS
- People who love movies, actors, and Hollywood trivia.
- Fans of meta-humour, film references, and satire.
- Viewers who enjoy deep-cut industry jokes and celebrity caricatures.
FANS OF ABSURD, DRY COMEDY
- People who enjoy awkward, deadpan humor mixed with surreal, exaggerated elements.
- Audiences who like Flight of the Conchords, What We Do in the Shadows, BoJack Horseman, Community, or The Mighty Boosh.
Millennials & Gen Z (Streaming/Adult Animation Audience)
- Those who grew up on 80s/90s/2000s Hollywood culture and recognize the icons being parodied.
- Viewers who enjoy adult animated comedies (Rick and Morty, Archer, Inside Job) or puppet-based satire (Crank Yankers, Don't Hug Me I'm Scared).
How it blends these influences:
- Like Spitting Image → It parodies celebrities with exaggerated, often ridiculous versions of them.
- Like Stella Street → It inserts A-list stars into the life of an average, struggling guy.
- Like Flight of the Conchords → It has an awkward, deadpan protagonist dealing with surreal nonsense.
- Like Gogglebox → It features characters engaging with pop culture in a comedic way.
COMPARABLES
Spitting Image
- Satirical puppetry, caricatured celebrities
- Comparison: Like Spitting Image, Hollywood Wax exaggerates celebrity personas for comedy, making them larger-than-life caricatures.
- Difference: Spitting Image is political and topical, whereas Hollywood Wax focuses on Hollywood myths, film tropes, and the absurdity of fandom.
Gogglebox
- Pop culture commentary, characters reacting to TV
- Comparison: Both shows feature people watching and reacting to media, with Hollywood Wax incorporating film and TV discussions into the dialogue between Chadams and his imaginary celebrity guests.
- Difference: Gogglebox is unscripted reality TV, whereas Hollywood Wax is scripted but uses a similar observational, conversational humour style.
Stella Street
- Every day life & Over-the-top celebrities
- Comparison: Stella Street imagined Hollywood A-listers living in a mundane British suburb; Hollywood Wax does something similar by making celebrities part of Chadams’ everyday existence.
- Difference: Stella Street was a what if famous people lived normal lives? comedy, whereas Hollywood Wax plays with the idea that these aren’t real stars—just projections of Chadams’ subconscious.
Flight of the Conchords
- Dry humour, socially-awkward lead, surreal elements
- Comparison: Both shows feature an awkward protagonist struggling with life while surreal, ridiculous things happen around him. Also, like Conchords, the humor in Hollywood Wax is often deadpan and self-aware.
- Difference: Flight of the Conchords is about a struggling band, while Hollywood Wax revolves around Chadams’ relationship with his own subconscious projections.
How it blends these influences:
- Like Spitting Image → It parodies celebrities with exaggerated, often ridiculous versions of them.
- Like Stella Street → It inserts A-list stars into the life of an average, struggling guy.
- Like Flight of the Conchords → It has an awkward, deadpan protagonist dealing with surreal nonsense.
- Like Gogglebox → It features characters engaging with pop culture in a comedic way.
THE WRITER
Andrew Wright is a screenwriter and author who has worked in various roles in the film and television industry, alongside Lord Richard Attenborough (Jurassic Park), Dominic West (The Wire), and Kathy Burke (Nil By Mouth). His first student film was co-funded by Terry Gilliam (12 Monkeys).
The Media on Andrew's writing:
Praise for 'Backstabbers':
"Enjoyed it very much... your sense of humour and style are much in evidence!" - The Ki Agency
"... It’s very well written with excellent characters, dialogue and a thorough grasp of story structure… It is funny, and the overall tone is fun and engaging... there’s real potential here. RECOMMENDATION: READ" - Script report, Gobby Girl Productions
"I enjoyed reading your script... it successfully transported me back to the period you are writing, the way you write characters is authentic and relatable. There are some lovely moments in the script where you really capture the setting with great atmosphere and texture." - Phil Hunter, Exec. Producer, Tall Story Pictures (Criminal Record, Vera, Midsomer Murders)
"I can't wait to see your first film!" - Quentin Tarantino (Pulp Fiction, Once Upon a time in Hollywood)
"I enjoyed reading your script... it successfully transported me back to the period you are writing, the way you write characters is authentic and relatable. There are some lovely moments in the script where you really capture the setting with great atmosphere and texture." - Phil Hunter, Exec. Producer, Tall Story Pictures (Criminal Record, Vera, Midsomer Murders)
"I can't wait to see your first film!" - Quentin Tarantino (Pulp Fiction, Once Upon a time in Hollywood)
CONTACT
Hollywood's biggest stars… in one guy's tiny apartment