Avan Jogia Nabs Lead Role in Starz' New Series 'Now Apocalypse'

Avan Jogia is headed to Starz in a new half-hour comedy series called Now Apocalypse.

Deadline reports that the 26-year-old former Victorious and Twisted actor will star as Ulysses in the upcoming show.

Now Apocalypse is a 10-episode surreal, coming-of-age comedy series that follows Ulysses and his friends Carly, Ford and Severine; it will explore identity, sexuality and artistry, while navigating the strange and oftentimes bewildering city of Los Angeles.

Avan‘s character Ulysses is a recent transplant to Los Angeles, is struggling to find his place in the world.

Something of a thrill seeker, Ulysses admits that he’s always had an attraction to and fear of the unknown and is plagued by recurring nightmares, which he believes are a portent for a vast, sinister conspiracy.