Comedy Series Starring Maya Rudolph Coming to Apple TV+

Apple has given a series order for a half-hour comedy series starring Maya Rudolph. The series is untitled as of yet, but Rudolph will play Molly, a woman whose life is upended after her husband leaves her with 87 billion dollars.

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The series was created by Alan Yang and Matt Hubbard, who have also worked with Rudolph on "Forever." Yang is known for "Parks and Recreation," "Master of None," and Apple TV+ show "Little America," while Hubbard has worked on "Parks and Recreation" and "30 Rock."

Maya Rudolph is one of several "Saturday Night Live" stars that are working with Apple. Jason Sudeikis is in hit series "Ted Lasso," Will Ferrell will headline "The Shrink Next Door," and Cecily Strong and Fred Armisen are set to star in upcoming series "Schmigadoon."

In other ‌Apple TV+‌ news, actress Vera Farmiga is set to star in "Five Days at Memorial," Apple's upcoming limited series that focuses on the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. Farmiga will play Dr. Anna Pou.

Top Rated Comments

Juicy Box Avatar
41 months ago

More yawn from apple.

People want sci-fi. Action.

You speak for ‘the people’?
At least for me. I would love more high quality sci-fi.
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
jaredlipsitz Avatar
41 months ago

More yawn from apple.

People want sci-fi. Action.
You speak for ‘the people’?
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
code-m Avatar
41 months ago
Sounds like the Jeff Bezos story.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
A MacBook lover Avatar
41 months ago
More yawn from apple.

People want sci-fi. Action.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Herrpod Avatar
41 months ago
Maya Rudolph combined with two Parks n Rec producers/writers? Yes please.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
itsmeaustend Avatar
41 months ago
I love love love Maya! Super excited for this.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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