Weapons producer BoulderLight teams up with Almost Friday and American Vandal creators for first TV series

BoulderLight is at the center of a new industry move as the producer behind the recent hit, Weapons, steps into television. The company announced it is developing its first TV series with viral sketch group Almost Friday and the creators of American Vandal.

The project, titled Last Night Was a Movie, is being pitched to major buyers including Netflix, FX, HBO, and Peacock, with interest and early offers reported from some networks. The new series is described as a high-concept comedy, though plot details remain limited while talks continue.

Tyler Falbo of Almost Friday will receive creator credit and serve as lead writer and director, with Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault of American Vandal attached as showrunners and executive producers alongside Benjamin Purdy of the television arm. Members of the Almost Friday troupe are expected to contribute to writing and producing.

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Origins and key creative partners

The idea for the TV series began with the producers J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules, who brought the concept to Almost Friday. The sketch troupe’s members, including Billy Langdon, Liam Cullagh, Chet Collins, Eilise Patton, and Will Angus, are reported to be involved creatively.

A+E Studios and Range Studios are set to serve as studios on the project.

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The role of Weapons that raised the company’s profile

BoulderLight’s recent feature, Weapons, played an essential role in the company’s rising visibility. Weapons, a mystery-horror film, opened strongly and has drawn significant box office attention.

The film, which stars Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, and Alden Ehrenreich, tells a dark story about a town dealing with the disappearance of 17 schoolchildren from one teacher’s class. That film has been a talking point in the industry and bolstered the company’s ability to pursue new deals.

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The company’s wider strategy

The producers have been active for over a decade, but have become more prominent in recent years. With a first-look deal at New Line and a slate that spans horror and comedy, taking on a TV project with Almost Friday shows a deliberate step to diversify.

The crossover from a successful film like Weapons to television is an example of using film momentum to open new doors while balancing genre and comedic interests.

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Buyer interest and next steps

Multiple buyers are circling the project, with written offers said to be in from some platforms. If a sale is reached, the following steps usually include refining scripts; finalizing showrunner commitments and locking key credits before a formal network order. Studio packages, production plans, and detailed showrunner packages are typically part of that pre-sale process.

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Almost Friday's contribution to episodic television

Almost Friday began as a social media sketch group and has since grown into a media studio with a broad online audience.

Their focus on coming-of-age and friendship-based comedy may shape the tone of the series and help it appeal to a younger audience. The troupe’s creative members have also started to receive attention individually for studio and live projects, which may help the show find viewers beyond its digital base.

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This collaboration shows how a producer who had a breakout film can pivot into television by partnering with digital-native talent. For BoulderLight, the step into episodic work follows a box office return that helped make Weapons a commercial conversation piece and gives the company a new path to reach viewers.

Talks are already underway for a prequel to Weapons that would explore the origins of the malevolent force at Weapons' center, and that development underlines how BoulderLight is thinking across formats. If the TV project sells, it could lead to more episodic experiments from the producers. Deal details remain private, industry watchers will be listening closely.