Jennifer Falls
| Jennifer Falls | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy |
| Created by | Matthew Carlson |
| Starring |
Jaime Pressly Jessica Walter Missi Pyle Joel David Moore Nora Kirkpatrick Dylan Gelula |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
Matthew Carlson Larry W. Jones Keith Cox Mindy Schultheis Michael Hanel |
| Camera setup | Single camera |
| Production company(s) | Acme Productions |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | TV Land |
Jennifer Falls is an upcoming American comedy series created by Matthew Carlson, and starring Jaime Pressly in the title role. The series is set to premiere on TV Land in 2014, and is the first single-camera comedy series for the network.[1]
Plot
The series follows Jennifer Doyle (Jaime Pressly), a single mother who, after losing her high salary job, has to move back in with her mother, Maggie (Jessica Walter). From here, Jennifer must reassess her life and figure out how to rebuild.
Cast
- Jaime Pressly as Jennifer Doyle
- Jessica Walter as Maggie
- Missi Pyle as Dina
- Joel David Moore as Wayne
- Nora Kirkpatrick as Stephanie
- Dylan Gelula as Gretchen
Production and development
On August 5, 2013, TV Land placed a multi-camera pilot order on Jennifer Falls, with Jaime Pressly attached to star. The Pilot was written by Matthew Carlson. Larry W. Jones, Keith Cox, Mindy Schultheis and Michael Hanel serve as executive producers, alongside Acme Productions.[2]
Casting announcements on the remaining series regular roles began in September 2013, with Missi Pyle first cast in the role of Dina, Jennifer's childhood best friend, who is hesitant to restart the friendship when Jennifer returns to town.[3] Dylan Gelula was the next actor cast in the series regular role of Gretchen, Jennifer's energetic and complicated daughter.[4] Jessica Walter then joined the series as Maggie, Jennifer's warm and welcoming yet slightly narcissistic mother.[5] Shortly after, Nora Kirkpatrick and Joel David Moore were cast in the series, with Kirkpatrick cast in the role of Stephanie, Jennifer's sister-in-law and oldest friend. While, Moore will play the role of Wayne, Jennifer's brother who owns the bar Jennifer begins working at.[6]
On January 27, 2014, TV Land placed a series order on Jennifer Falls, set to premiere in 2014. The series was originally conceived as a multi-camera before being converted into single-camera.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Andreeva, Nellie (January 27, 2014). "TV Lands Picks Up ‘Jennifer Falls’ As First Single-Camera Comedy Series". Deadline.com. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
- ↑ "Jaime Pressly Cast in New TV Land Pilot "Jennifer Falls"". The Futon Critic. August 5, 2013. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
- ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (September 18, 2013). "Missi Pyle to Co-Star in TV Land's 'Jennifer Falls' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
- ↑ "Development Update: Friday, October 4". The Futon Critic. October 4, 2013. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
- ↑ Ng, Philiana (October 14, 2013). "'Arrested Development's' Jessica Walter Joins TV Land's 'Jennifer Falls' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (October 16, 2013). "NBC Series ‘Crossbones’ Casts Duo; Three Added To TV Land Pilot ‘Jennifer Falls’". Deadline.com. Retrieved January 28, 2014.