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Banks' New Apple Comedy Adds Star Power
16 Jul
Summary
- Hamish Linklater, Michelle Buteau, and Simu Liu cast.
- Series follows Heidi starting a lively second act.
- Filming set for Los Angeles later this year.
Apple TV+ has expanded the cast of its upcoming half-hour comedy series, helmed by Elizabeth Banks. Hamish Linklater, Michelle Buteau, and Simu Liu have been secured for recurring roles, joining previously announced cast members Ted Danson, Katey Sagal, Rob Delaney, Jared Goldstein, and Spencer Moss.
The series, created by Liz Heldens and Matt Ward, centers on Heidi (Banks), who is embarking on a new phase of life following a difficult divorce. Her journey takes an unexpected turn when she becomes involved in coordinating her father's retirement community activities.
Linklater will portray Evan, Heidi's former husband. Buteau takes on the role of Melissa, a skilled advertising executive, while Liu stars as Dr. Zhou, a physician treating Heidi's son. Production is scheduled to commence in Los Angeles later this year.
Liz Heldens and Matt Ward will serve as showrunners and executive producers. Elizabeth Banks, Max Handelman, and Krissy Wall are executive producers through Brownstone Productions. Jonathan Krisel is directing the pilot and executive producing, alongside Quinn Haberman, Jason Winer, and Jon Radler.
