Why Charlie Puth Has ‘No Problem Making Fun’ of Himself on New Roku Show: ‘It’s Just Not That Serious’ (Exclusive)

The singer-songwriter stars as himself in a new mockumentary series premiering Oct. 4

Charlie Puth is lighting… something. The object the star has in his hands is thick, cylindrical and known for its potent aroma. But it’s not what you think.

“This isn’t a giant doobie,” he clarifies over Zoom. “This is a piece of sandalwood. I guess it’s for the vibe.”

Puth may be best known as a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter (with perfect pitch!) but right now, the vibe is all about something else entirely: The Charlie Puth Show, his new mockumentary launching Friday, Oct. 4 on The Roku Channel.

The six-episode series follows a fictionalized version of Puth, 32, as he attempts to elevate his profile within the cultural zeitgeist and expand his brand by becoming something of a multi-hyphenate. Whether it’s attempting to reunite One Direction or desperately trying to get “Weird Al” Yankovic to spoof the Puth, the show is zany, low-stakes fun, with dialogue the star estimates is “95% improvisation.”