Donald Glover's newest series "Swarm" takes a horrifying turn when fame and obsession violently intersect. The dark first trailer stars Dominique Fishback as the troubled loner Dre, which explores the extreme lengths fans are willing to go to in order to protect the image of their favorite superstars. The series even references history by depicting some of the wildly imaginative stories that emerged from those Beyoncé headline-dominating days, even throwing a bit of truth into the mix.
The series left a question of whether Swarm is based on a true story. Prime Video’s nasty, acclaimed series has finally dropped – but is its tale of obsession based on real events? Is Andrea Greene a real person?
The original fabricated story, which "Swarm" draws inspiration from, gained traction in 2016 when a young woman by the same name was rumored to have died the same way. False reports said she committed the act after learning about Jay-Z's infidelity with Beyoncé from her visual album "Lemonade." This was ultimately debunked, though the story already made a lasting impact, as "Swarm" reiterates.
Another uncanny reference is seen when Dre's obsession reaches scary new levels. She takes a bite out of Ni'Jah's face, reminding viewers of the fever dream that was known as the "#WhoBitBeyoncé" phenomenon. These striking parallels take the unnerving nature of "Swarm" to the next level by showing the terrifying power of delusion, which frequently follows extreme obsession.
Related: How Did Chloe Die In 'Swarm'? Ending Fully Explained
Noticing that the stories of serial killers are generally reserved for white men, Glover and Nabers decided to break that pattern and create a serial killer of their own. “We wanted to take some of that white male energy and channel it into a Black woman who gives zero f—s,” Nabers said. Instead of showing Dre as entirely evil, they played with the idea of an anti-hero, in the lines of Don Draper and Tony Soprano, seen “through the lens of a Black, modern-day woman.”
The creators of Dre looked toward characters like Erika from ‘The Piano Teacher.’ They also studied serial killers and characters known for their moral ambiguity. “I think a lot of those characters that we call iconic [rely] on their dangerousness and in their charisma and the power to hold space,” the co-creator of the series added. Actress Dominique Fishback, who plays Dre, revealed that she watched Movies like ‘Monster,’ ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ and ‘The Dark Knight’ to prepare for the role.
Similarly, in one episode, Dre is so amazed by Ni’Jah in a concert that she runs to the stage to meet the singer she has worshipped as a goddess all these years. This incident is similar to what happened in August 2018 at a concert where Beyoncé and Jay-Z performed together. These details confirm that while Dre might be a fictional character, the creators of ‘Swarm’ have made sure to make her as realistic as possible.
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The series left a question of whether Swarm is based on a true story. Prime Video’s nasty, acclaimed series has finally dropped – but is its tale of obsession based on real events? Is Andrea Greene a real person?
#1. Swarm is based on a true story?
Source: Distractify
The original fabricated story, which "Swarm" draws inspiration from, gained traction in 2016 when a young woman by the same name was rumored to have died the same way. False reports said she committed the act after learning about Jay-Z's infidelity with Beyoncé from her visual album "Lemonade." This was ultimately debunked, though the story already made a lasting impact, as "Swarm" reiterates.
Another uncanny reference is seen when Dre's obsession reaches scary new levels. She takes a bite out of Ni'Jah's face, reminding viewers of the fever dream that was known as the "#WhoBitBeyoncé" phenomenon. These striking parallels take the unnerving nature of "Swarm" to the next level by showing the terrifying power of delusion, which frequently follows extreme obsession.
Related: How Did Chloe Die In 'Swarm'? Ending Fully Explained
#2. Is Dre Based on a Real Serial Killer?
Source: People
Noticing that the stories of serial killers are generally reserved for white men, Glover and Nabers decided to break that pattern and create a serial killer of their own. “We wanted to take some of that white male energy and channel it into a Black woman who gives zero f—s,” Nabers said. Instead of showing Dre as entirely evil, they played with the idea of an anti-hero, in the lines of Don Draper and Tony Soprano, seen “through the lens of a Black, modern-day woman.”
Source: Distractify
The creators of Dre looked toward characters like Erika from ‘The Piano Teacher.’ They also studied serial killers and characters known for their moral ambiguity. “I think a lot of those characters that we call iconic [rely] on their dangerousness and in their charisma and the power to hold space,” the co-creator of the series added. Actress Dominique Fishback, who plays Dre, revealed that she watched Movies like ‘Monster,’ ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ and ‘The Dark Knight’ to prepare for the role.
Source: The US sun
Similarly, in one episode, Dre is so amazed by Ni’Jah in a concert that she runs to the stage to meet the singer she has worshipped as a goddess all these years. This incident is similar to what happened in August 2018 at a concert where Beyoncé and Jay-Z performed together. These details confirm that while Dre might be a fictional character, the creators of ‘Swarm’ have made sure to make her as realistic as possible.
Aubtu.biz is a website that provides you with sport updates and Entertainment news to brighten your day. Don’t hesitate to visit our site to know more about TV & Movies.