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Marty Bowen is a producer and partner at Temple Hill Entertainment, a Los Angeles-based production company established in 2006. Bowen began his career at United Talent Agency (UTA), where he was a partner and agent. His roster of literary clients included&nbsp;Charlie Kaufman&nbsp;(Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind),&nbsp;Larry McMurtry&nbsp;(Brokeback Mountain), David Stern and David Weiss&nbsp;(Shrek 2).&nbsp;He has since gone on to produce and executive produce some of the most popular entertainment of recent years including films such as The Twilight Saga, The Maze Runner triology, The Fault in our Stars, First Man, Fatherhood, The Hate You Give and Love, Simon. His television credits include FX’s DAVE, HBO’s The Outsider, ABC’s Revenge and Hulu’s Love, Victor.Bowen’s latest releases include the international box office horror hit, Smile, starring Sosie Bacon for Paramount Pictures. In 2022, he also produced Paramount+’s On the Come Up and Emergency for Amazon, as well as the upcoming series Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies for Paramount+.

Marty Bowen has since gone on to produce and executive produce some of the most popular entertainment of recent years

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Dave, a.k.a. "Lil Dicky," is a neurotic-yet-lovable rapper. Simultaneously exasperating and inspiring to his friends, he vows to leave no stone unturned on his quest to become the next superstar.

Dave Burd wearing a white shirt with a black collar smiling toward the ground

"GaTa," is Dave’s hype man, who moves fluidly — if misguidedly — through the rap world. GaTa is all about what he calls “the gander” and helps inspire Dave’s confidence.

GaTa wearing a flower printed shirt and placing his hand on his chin

"Mike,"&nbsp;portrayed by Andrew Santino, is Dave’s manager and college best friend. Somewhat abrasive and also a tad insecure, Mike is the voice of reason in Dave’s circle of friends.

Andrew Santino wearing a white shirt, captured in red lighting

"Ally,"&nbsp;portrayed by Taylor Misiak, is Dave's ex-girlfriend, a teacher who often languished in the shadow of his spotlight. They’ve finally left the drama behind and are true friends.

Taylor Misiak smiling and wearing a floral top and gold necklace for FX's DAVE

"Elz,"&nbsp;portrayed by Travis Bennett, is Dave’s childhood friend from Philadelphia who’s pursuing a dream to be a music producer. He’s a jokey truth-teller who has a hard time putting himself out there.

Travis Bennett smiling while wearing a black sweater over a white shirt

"Emma,"&nbsp;portrayed by Christine Ko, has been close to Dave since they were creative partners at the ad agency. An aspiring filmmaker, she’s making a documentary of Dave’s tour and is more than ready to catch up to her friends career-wise.&nbsp;

Christine Ko wearing a multi colored necklace and her hair in space buns while holding a video camera

Marty Bowen | Executive Producer | Dave on FX Networks

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