Miracle Workers is an American anthology comedy television series, based on the writings of humorist Simon Rich — the novel What in God's Name in its first season, and the short story "Revolution" in its second season. The series was created by Rich, and it stars Daniel Radcliffe, Steve Buscemi, Geraldine Viswanathan, Jon Bass, Karan Soni, Sasha Compère, and Lolly Adefope. In May 2019, TBS renewed the series for a second season, titled Miracle Workers: Dark Ages, which previewed on January 19, 2020, with its regular timeslot premiere on January 28, 2020.
Daniel Radcliffe as Craig Bog (season 1) / Prince Chauncley The Pretty Cool (season 2)
Geraldine Viswanathan as Eliza Hunter (season 1) / Alexandra Shitshoveler (season 2)
Karan Soni as Sanjay Prince (season 1) / Lord Chris Vexler (season 2)
Jon Bass as Sam (season 1) / Mikey Shitshoveler (season 2)
Sasha Compère as Laura (season 1)
Lolly Adefope as Rosie (season 1) / Maggie (season 2)
Steve Buscemi as God (season 1) / Edward Shitshoveler (season 2)
Peter Serafinowicz as King Cragnoor The Heartless (season 2)
Guest[]
Season 1[]
John Reynolds as Mason
Angela Kinsey as Gail, an angel in the Department of Angel Resources
Tim Meadows as Dave Shelby
Chris Parnell as God's Dad
Margaret Cho as God's Mom
Tituss Burgess as God's Brother
Ruby Matenko as God's Sister
Season 2[]
Tony Cavalero as Ted Carpenter
Jessica Lowe as Mary Baker
Jamie Demetriou as Town crier
Kevin Dunn as Bert Shitshoveler
Fred Armisen as Percival Forthwind
Dee Ahluwalia as Lucas
Jack Mosedale as Wesley Pervert
Sharita Oomeer as Teacher
Sinead Phelps as Trish
Charlie Raws as Executioner
Warren Rusher as Ruffian
Steward Scudamore as Knight
Julian Seager as Knight
Flip Webster as Mad Jane
Production[]
Development[]
On May 17, 2017, TBS announced that it had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of seven episodes. The series was created by Simon Rich and based on his novel What in God's Name. Executive producers were expected to include Rich, Lorne Michaels, Andrew Singer, Daniel Radcliffe, and Owen Wilson. Production companies involved with the series were slated to consist of Broadway Video and Studio T. On October 19, 2017, it was announced that Wilson would no longer be serving as an executive producer and would be replaced by Steve Buscemi.
On May 15, 2019, the series was renewed for a second season. On November 20, 2019, it was announced that the second season titled Miracle Workers: Dark Ages would premiere on January 28, 2020.
Casting[]
Alongside the initial series order announcement, it was confirmed that Daniel Radcliffe and Owen Wilson would star in the series. On October 19, 2017, it was announced Steve Buscemi had replaced Wilson in the role of God after the latter had decided to vacate the part. In November 2017, Deadline Hollywood and Variety reported that Geraldine Viswanathan, Jon Bass, Karan Soni, and Sasha Compère had been cast in series regular roles. On March 25, 2018, it was announced that Lolly Adefope had joined the cast in a main role.
Filming[]
Principal photography for the series took place in December 2017 and January 2018 in and around Atlanta, Georgia. Filming took place in Norcross, Georgia on December 29, 2017 and in Piedmont Park on January 16, 2018.
Release[]
On December 4, 2018, TBS announced that the series would premiere on February 12, 2019. On February 8, 2019, TBS released the first episode of the series on its official YouTube channel. In Australia the series has same day release on the streaming service Stan.
Marketing[]
On December 5, 2018, TBS released a teaser trailer for the series. On December 19, 2018, the official full length trailer was released.
Premiere[]
On January 26, 2019, the series held a screening of the pilot episode during the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. Those in attendance included Daniel Radcliffe, Geraldine Viswanathan, Karan Soni, and Simon Rich.
