Aubrey Plaza reveals the weird pitch for her personal Prime Video series, Kevin, a talking cat in Queens, inspired by life with her ex-boyfriend.
- April 19, 2026
AceShowbiz - Aubrey Plaza recently opened up about the unusual experience she had while pitching the animated series Kevin, which centers on a talking cat living in Queens. The show, available on Prime Video, draws heavily from her own life, making it a personal project for the Golden Globe nominee.
In the series, Plaza voices Dana, the human companion of Kevin, the cat. During an appearance on The View, she described the pitching process as "really weird," especially since she co-created the show alongside Dan Murphy and Joe Wengert, her ex-boyfriend. The pair collaborated to develop the series, which was inspired by their shared experience with their rescue cat.
Aubrey Plaza explained that she and Wengert once lived in Queens, the same setting as Kevin. They had two cats named Kevin and Howard, who were adopted from what Plaza described as "like a mob family." This quirky detail adds an authentic and unconventional layer to the show’s backstory.
The show's premise and characters reflect this deeply personal connection, blending humor with reality through the lens of animated storytelling. With Kevin set to capture viewers’ attention, Plaza’s unique perspective and real-life inspiration are key elements that make the series stand out.