10 Upcoming Amazon Original TV Shows To Be Excited About

9. Highston

Highston Shaq Flea
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Yes, that is former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal on the left there. And yes, on the right that is Flea, bassist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. In the middle is Lewis Pullman, rather less famous but also the star of this particular show.

He'll be playing Highston, a young man who just so happens to think he's talking to a number of celebrities, who offer him friendship and guidance (hence the presence of Shaq and Flea), while his parents (played by Chris Parnell and Mary Lynn Rajskub) try to figure out what's best for him.

Although there's a chance the premise could wear thin, there's plenty of talent involved - the pilot was directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, of Little Miss Sunshine fame, and written by Nebraska scribe Bob Nelson - that could well turn this quirky comedy into a winner, and the potential of any number of guest stars should only help it along.

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