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Veteran Actress Katey Sagal Signs On for Risqué Apple Show
1 Jun
Summary
- Katey Sagal joins Elizabeth Banks and Ted Danson in new Apple TV+ comedy.
- The show features a retiree coordinating sexcapades at his retirement community.
- Sagal will play the new girlfriend of Banks' character's father.
Veteran actress Katey Sagal has been cast in a new untitled Apple TV+ comedy, a development Variety exclusively learned. She will star alongside lead Elizabeth Banks, Ted Danson, and Rob Delaney.
The series' plot centers on Heidi, played by Banks, who seeks a fresh start after a difficult divorce. Her plans take an unexpected turn when she begins managing the retirement community's romantic entanglements, forming an unlikely connection with the son of her father's girlfriend.
Sagal is slated to play Mavis, the girlfriend of Heidi's father, a character known for her extensive career in acclaimed shows. Her past roles include the Golden Globe-winning performance in 'Sons of Anarchy' and fan-favorite characters in 'Futurama' and 'Married...With Children.' Sagal also recently appeared in Netflix's 'One Piece.'
Liz Heldens and Matt Ward are writing and executive producing the series. Elizabeth Banks also executive produces, with Jonathan Krisel directing the pilot. The show is produced by 20th Television.
