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Comedian Navigates Crumbling Life While Training for Marathon
3 Nov
Summary
- Jane Cooper sets out to complete the Garden State Marathon
 - Navigating a collapsing marriage, impending death of best friend, and life-altering decision
 - Fueled by questions of morality and a meticulously curated playlist
 

In November 2025, comedian Jane Cooper, best known for her role as Twyla Sands on the hit TV series Schitt's Creek, is preparing to compete in the Garden State Marathon. However, Cooper's personal life is in turmoil as she grapples with a collapsing marriage, the impending death of her best friend, and a life-altering decision she cannot outrun.
Driven by questions of morality and a meticulously curated playlist, Cooper sets out to complete the marathon while navigating these overwhelming challenges. The article notes that the production is led by Knee of B's Knees, LLC and Matt Jensen, with Jax Katz serving as executive producer.
Cooper's co-stars in the project include Kenan Redd, who recently co-created and starred in the 2022 Peacock comedy series Bust Down, and Bowen Yang, who earned a Tony Award nomination for originating the role of Eliza in the Broadway production of Hamilton. The ensemble is rounded out by Ariana Soo, who most recently starred as Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl, and Adam Pally, the breakout star of the cult-favorite ABC comedy Happy Endings.




