Lilly Wachowski executive produces new occult comedy series 'Cassie Workman Is Witchy AF'
The eight-part YouTube series, executive produced by Lilly Wachowski, explores occult history and mythology with host Cassie Workman. It features guest stars like Shirley Manson and a puppet-filled fictional bookstore. The show premieres on September 16.
The series blends documentary segments with puppet-driven comedy, set inside a fictional bookstore that serves as a recurring backdrop. Guest appearances include musician Shirley Manson, while a recurring demon raven character adds serialized absurdity. Workman’s background as an Australian transgender comedian informs the show’s irreverent tone, and the project marks the inaugural release from Wachowski’s Anarchists United Studios, a banner aimed at genre work from underrepresented voices. The eight-episode run premieres September 16 on YouTube, with weekly installments promised.
This release could broaden mainstream visibility of occult-themed entertainment beyond niche audiences, particularly through YouTube’s accessible platform. By pairing a trans creator with a high-profile executive producer, the series may also reinforce representation in genre media, potentially influencing how streaming and digital platforms greenlight similar projects. Its comedic, educational framing could normalize discussions of occult history, though its impact likely remains limited to engaged viewers rather than shifting broader cultural attitudes.