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Tim Daly Joins Wife Téa Leoni in New Comedy Pilot
24 Feb
Summary
- Tim Daly and Téa Leoni star together in the NBC comedy pilot 'Newlyweds'.
- This marks their first on-screen reunion since meeting on 'Madam Secretary'.
- The series follows a unique later-in-life love story.

Tim Daly is joining his real-life wife, Téa Leoni, in the NBC comedy pilot "Newlyweds." This collaboration signifies their first on-screen pairing since their initial meeting on the set of the drama series "Madam Secretary" back in 2014. The upcoming series is currently one of three comedies vying for a spot in the 2026-27 TV season.
"Newlyweds" centers on a "later-in-life love story" detailing the impulsive marriage of a free-spirited woman and a reserved professor after a brief courtship. Gail Lerner is credited as the creator and executive producer for the project, with Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis also serving as an executive producer. The show is a production of Universal Television.
Daly and Leoni, who themselves married in July 2025, first crossed paths on the set of "Madam Secretary." This popular CBS drama ran for six seasons and notably featured them portraying a married couple.




