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     Gay hamsters. A litigious elf. A cowgirl toilet. Welcome to Julio Torres’ ‘Fantasmas’

     On his search for a lost earring, Julio Torres (Problemista, Los Espookys) goes on an epic quest through a queer, delirious and hilariously deranged New York City.

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     ‘Fantasmas’ Review: Julio Torres’ HBO Series Is Star-Studded, Weird And Wonderful

     Julio refuses to get one on political and philosophical grounds, and while that presents some big problems in how he leads his life, he instead obsesses over the idea that a birthmark on his face is actually a growing malignant mole.

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     Julio Torres on Real-Life Events That Inspired ‘Fantasmas’, Hopes Show Becomes a Halloween Costume

     Ahead of the ATX TV Festival premiere of his latest HBO series, Torres speaks to THR about creating art outside of corporate mandates and Tilda Swinton's cameo.

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     'Fantasmas' review: Surreal Julio Torres comedy is like nothing else on TV

     There's nothing quite like seeing the world through Julio Torres' eyes.

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     ‘Fantasmas’ Trailer: Julio Torres Is on a Surreal Odyssey to Find a Lost Pearl Earring

     Julio Torres is stepping into a very literal and gender-swapped “Girl With a Pearl Earring” rendition for HBO. The “Los Espookys” creator is back at the network with new s

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   Who is Julio Torres?

   • There’s no one in the entertainment industry quite like Julio Torres. The multi-hyphenate has been behind some memorable SNL skits, the Peabody Award-winning Spanish language show Los Espookys, and this year’s utterly original A24 release Problemista, along with more niche comedic offerings like his delightful special My Favorite Shapes.

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   What did Julio Torres do in Fantasmas?

   • His quest took him over land and sea, and forced him to confront six-armed giants, harpies, clashing rocks, a sleepless dragon, sirens, a huge bronze automaton and many other strange and thrilling perils. Comedian Julio Torres, on the six-episode HBO series Fantasmas (which he also wrote and directed), embarks upon a similar quest.

   Gay hamsters. A litigious elf. A cowgirl toilet. Welcome to Julio Torres’ ‘F…

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   What is Torres' greatest pleasure?

   • ' greatest pleasures is its world-building. Torres invites us into an absurdist fantasy New York, where clubbing hamsters and Smurf-like creatures rub shoulders with performance artists and aspiring actors. Production designer Tommaso Ortino adds to the fantasy with colorful sets straight out of a surreal theater show.

   'Fantasmas' review: Surreal Julio Torres comedy is like nothing else on TV

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   What happens when Julio meets a character?

   • Most of the time, we end up following a character Julio meets ever so briefly (played by a stacked bench of guest stars like Steve Buscemi and Julia Fox) into their daily lives. These changes in perspective shift us from the surface-level impressions of those initial encounters to rich character studies.

   'Fantasmas' review: Surreal Julio Torres comedy is like nothing else on TV

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3. www.npr.org › fantasmas-hbo-review-julio-torres'Fantasmas' review: Julio Torres returns with a delightful ...

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   6 hours ago · Monica Lek/HBO. The Greek hero Jason famously sought the fabled Golden Fleece. His quest took him over land and sea, and forced him to confront six-armed giants, harpies, clashing rocks, a ...

4. www.nytimes.com › 2024/06/03 › styleJulio Torres and Friends Toast Their Latest Bizarro Creation

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   2 days ago · Whatever it was, it was shaped like a fish, and roomy enough to carry a small shell or maybe a couple of grapes. Mr. Torres had purchased the non-bag at a flea market in Paris and brought it to a ...

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     Julio Torres talks ‘Fantasmas’ series, ‘Avatar’ font change

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6. ew.com › julio-torres-fantasmas-exclusive-firstJulio Torres shares first look at his dreamy HBO comedy

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   Apr 30, 2024 · Julio Torres shares an exclusive sneak peek at his dreamy new HBO comedy series 'Fantasmas,' featuring Julia Fox, Ziwe, Steve Buscemi, and more.

   • Author: Devan Coggan

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7. www.theatlantic.com › culture › archiveThe Unabashed Anti-comedy of 'Fantasmas' - The Atlantic

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   23 hours ago · Julio’s lost earring offers the lightest of plot anchors, leaving Fantasmas prone to tangents about whatever’s been on Torres’s mind: the flawed U.S. health-care system, the influencer ...

8. www.hollywoodreporter.com › tv › tv-featuresHow Julio Torres Created New HBO Show 'Fantasmas'

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   6 days ago · Problemista hit theaters this spring, and the new series became Fantasmas, which will open ATX TV Festival on May 30 before premiering on Max June 7. The series, which Torres wrote, directed, and...

9. variety.com › 2024 › filmJulio Torres’ A24 Comedy ‘Problemista’ Gets Release Date

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   Jan 18, 2024 · Julio Torres Talks ‘Problemista’ Which Gets New Release Date and Announcement Clip. By Carole Horst. Brandon Geeting. The disparate themes of immigration, white privilege, the politics...

10. variety.com › 2022 › tvJulio Torres Signs First-Look Deal With HBO and HBO Max - Variety

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    Feb 10, 2022 · “Los Espookys” co-creator Julio Torres has signed a two-year first-look deal with HBO and HBO Max. Torres has two new projects already in development under the pact, “Little Films” (working...