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Apple TV Orders Elizabeth Banks–Led Half-Hour Comedy

The series order signals Apple TV's continued investment in premium comedy.

Overview

  • Apple TV, which greenlit the untitled series Thursday, set Elizabeth Banks to star and executive produce.
  • Liz Heldens and Matt Ward will run the show as creators, showrunners, and executive producers with 20th Television producing.
  • The premise follows Heidi, a newly divorced mother who starts arranging sex dates at her father's retirement community and partners with his girlfriend's son.
  • Jonathan Krisel will direct the pilot and executive produce alongside BanksBrownstone Productions, Selfish Mermaid, and Small Dog Picture Company.
  • Filming is slated for later this year in Los Angeles, following a California tax credit for the project and earlier development under the working title We’re All Gonna Die.