Leanne Morgan’s upcoming Netflix multi-cam comedy collection has added 5 new collection regulars, Selection has realized.
Ryan Stiles (“Whose Line Is It Anyway?,” “The Drew Carey Present”), Blake Clark (“Toy Story 4,” “United States of Al”), Graham Rogers (“Ray Donovan,” “The Kominsky Methodology”), Hannah Pilkes (“Would I Lie To You,” “Molli And Max In The Future”), and Celia Weston (“In The Bed room,” “Useless Man Strolling”) have all joined the collection alongside Morgan and beforehand introduced forged member Kristen Johnston.
The collection, now titled “Leanne,” was picked as much as collection at Netflix in April. Morgan co-created the collection with Chuck Lorre and Susan McMartin. It’s slated to debut in 2025.
The official logline states, “Leanne’s life takes an surprising flip when her husband of 33 years leaves her for one more lady. Beginning over once you’re a grandmother and in menopause isn’t precisely what she had in thoughts, however with the assistance of her household she’s going to navigate this new chapter with grace, dignity and jello salad.”
Rogers will play Tyler, Leanne’s son, described as “her pleasure and pleasure. A brand new dad who’s cowed by his dominating spouse, Tyler has the pressures that include beginning your personal household whereas on the similar time attempting to navigate the right way to stroll by the surprising demise of his mother and father’ marriage.”
Pilkes will play Josie, Leanne’s daughter, stated to be “the exact opposite of Tyler. A partier, a rule breaker, a seeker of enjoyable. Out and in of jobs, out and in of relationships, Josie has at all times identified her brother is the golden baby, so she accepted her position because the insurgent early on and by no means disappoints in fulfilling it.”
Stiles will play Invoice, Leanne’s ex-husband. “Married to Leanne for 33 years, Invoice constructed his RV enterprise to supply an excellent life for his household. A faithful husband, father, grandfather and son-in-law, Invoice at all times put household first… till now. Having simply blown up his life by leaving Leanne for one more lady, Invoice, for the primary time, has no thought what he’s doing.”
Weston is ready as Mama Margaret, Leanne and Carol’s (Johnston) mom and the matriarch of the household. “A devoted member of the church and neighborhood, Mama at all times has a sort phrase and a glass-half-full perspective. She’s absolutely ready for demise however will most likely outlive all of them.”
Clark performs Daddy John, Leanne and Carol’s father. “A bit old fashioned relating to the roles of women and men. Robust, outspoken and would do something for his household.”
Morgan, McMartin, and Lorre all function government producers on the mission, as does Judi Marmel and Nick Bakay. Chuck Lorre Productions produces in affiliation with Warner Bros. Tv, the place Lorre is beneath an general deal.
(Pictured, left to proper: Ryan Stiles, Blake Clark, Graham Rogers, Celia Weston, Hannah Pilkes)
What’s on Netflix first reported three of the castings.
