Web Series: JEFF 1000
Leading role: Summer Glau plays a version of herself.
Plot summary: Jeff 1000 is about a former industrial robot who wants to be an actor and moves to Los Angeles where he meets her new best friend, Summer Glau. The show follows Summer and Jeff 1000 as they shoot a futuristic actor film together, and off set in various daily life situations.
Creators: Michael Karnow (Read an exclusive interview with Michael Karnow)
Network: WIRED magazine website
Seasons: 1 (6 short digital segments)
Release date: December 15, 2014 (USA)
Genre: sci-fi | comedy | mockumentary
Production credits: Michael Karnow
Cast:
Summer Glau: herself
David Arquette: Summer Glau's ex-boyfriend
Giant Robot: Jeff 1000
Links: Pictures - Videos - Forum thread
Watch Jeff 1000 trailer, the three episodes and three Behind the Scenes videos below (click on the PLAYLIST button on top left to select the videos).
Jeff 1000 Episode Guide (click on the title of the episode for more informations):
Season 1, episode 1: Meet Jeff: 10′ Tall Robot & Hollywood Actor
Original Air Date: December 15, 2014
Summer Glau has to attend her ex-boyfriend’s art gallery opening and who better to accompany her than a ten-foot tall robot? Jeff agrees to go and is tasked with one job, but things go haywire when he meets the ex—David Arquette.
Season 1, Episode 2: Pug vs Giant Robot
Original Air Date: December 15, 2014
She’s one of Jeff’s best friends, so when Summer Glau recounts her near-death experience, Jeff is all ears—at least, as much as a robot can be. But when Jeff’s beloved pug Baby Princess continues to interrupt the story, Summer refuses to come second to the tiny dog.
Season 1, Episode 3: Giant Robots Have Feelings, Too
Original Air Date: December 15, 2014
During a shoot Jeff can’t seem to get his lines quite right. It’s two simple words, but with so many different ways to convey the emotion behind them Jeff and co-star Summer Glau are left pondering the philosophical meaning behind “human alert!”.
Behind the Scenes of Summer Glau’s New Robot Series
Original Air Date: December 15, 2014
“Alphas” co-creator Michael Karnow is behind the new series "Jeff 1000,” which stars Summer Glau and David Arquette. Go behind the scenes and see what it’s really like to work with a robot-turned actor.
9 Questions with David Arquette (Just Don’t Ask About Robots)
Original Air Date: December 15, 2014
Things take a turn during a "Jeff 1000” shoot when David Arquette takes time to do a behind-the-scenes interview. Everything starts off smoothly, but the second David is asked about his robot co-star Jeff, all hell breaks loose with David comparing Jeff to a second-rate WALL-E.
Summer Glau on Having a Robot Best Friend
Original Air Date: December 15, 2014
There’s definitely benefits to having friends, but can you have a friend with benefits with one of the parties isn’t actually human? Summer Glau opens up about her close relationship with a 10-foot tall robot.