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20th Television and FX Develop Lisa McGee’s New Comedy 'Wildwood'

The studio win reflects strong demand for McGee after Derry Girls and marks her first series set outside the U.K.

Overview

  • 20th Television and FX have put Wildwood into development with Lisa McGee attached as creator and executive producer, according to exclusive reporting.
  • The project is described as a spiritual successor to Derry Girls set in Wildwood, New Jersey in the summer of 2000 and follows a group of Irish college women on a chaotic summer trip.
  • Sources say the project drew a competitive pursuit led by Carolyn Cassidy and 20th Television’s development leadership with FX signing on as the network partner.
  • No formal series order, casting announcements, or production schedule have been disclosed so the show's future availability remains unconfirmed.
  • McGee’s strong track record — including Derry Girls’ major awards and her recent Netflix release How To Get To Heaven From Belfast — and her representation by CAA and United Agents help explain U.S. studio interest and the competitive clearance for the project.