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Elizabeth Gillies Joins Political Dramedy
3 Aug
Summary
- Elizabeth Gillies joins the cast of a political dramedy.
- The series centers on a family with conflicting political views.
- It features a conservative media celebrity mother and her liberal children.
Elizabeth Gillies is set to star in the independent political dramedy series "The Right Side," created by Max Talisman. Gillies will portray Jordan Silver, a family member known for critiquing her parents' politics online and influencing liberal social media circles.
The series focuses on a conservative media celebrity mother, Ruthie, and her husband, who also appears on television. Their carefully crafted public persona clashes with their family reality when their liberal, podcast-famous children return home for a tribute special.
These children, including Jordan's twin brother Elliot (played by Talisman), are known for hosting a show that criticizes their parents' values. The show also features Dyllón Burnside in a recurring role. Andie MacDowell and Peter Gallagher will play the parents.
"The Right Side" begins with a terminal illness announced on air, turning the situation into a national spectacle. The production is handled by Atlantic Pictures, with Lynne Kamm also serving as co-creator, writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner.
