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Katey Sagal Joins Apple TV Comedy with Elizabeth Banks and Ted Danson

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Katey Sagal has been cast in an upcoming untitled Apple TV comedy series. She will join a cast led by Elizabeth Banks and Ted Danson in a show about a divorced woman navigating her father's retirement community life. The series is created and executive produced by Liz Heldens and Matt Ward.

Facts First

  • Katey Sagal joins the cast of a new Apple TV comedy created by Liz Heldens and Matt Ward.
  • The ensemble cast includes Elizabeth Banks, Ted Danson, and Rob Delaney.
  • Sagal will play Mavis, the new girlfriend of the character played by Ted Danson.
  • The series is executive produced by its creators and by Elizabeth Banks's production company.
  • 20th Television is the studio for the project, with Liz Heldens under an overall deal there.

What Happened

Katey Sagal has joined the cast of an untitled Apple TV comedy series created by Liz Heldens and Matt Ward. She will play Mavis, the new girlfriend of a character played by Ted Danson. The series stars Elizabeth Banks as Heidi, a recently divorced woman who, while trying to rebuild her life, becomes involved in her father's (Danson) retirement community activities and forms an alliance with his girlfriend's single son. The cast also includes Rob Delaney.

Why this Matters to You

If you enjoy character-driven comedies with established actors, this new series may be worth adding to your watchlist. The involvement of seasoned performers like Katey Sagal, Elizabeth Banks, and Ted Danson suggests a focus on experienced comedic talent. The show's premise, centered on family dynamics and starting over, could offer relatable humor for a broad audience.

What's Next

The pilot for the series will be directed by Jonathan Krisel, who will also serve as an executive producer. Production is likely to proceed under the studio, 20th Television, with Liz Heldens, Matt Ward, and Elizabeth Banks among the executive producers. The project appears to be in the early stages of development, with a release date on Apple TV+ to be announced later.