Apple TV+ has ordered a new comedy series ‘Platonic’ with Emmy and Golden Globe nominees Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen in the lead roles. Platonic will be directed by Nick Stoller who has co-written the comedy series with his ‘Friends From College co-creator Francesca Delbanco.
Platonic will be a ten part comedy series with each episode of half an hour duration. This Apple TV+ series will mark the reunion of Byrne and Rogen with director Stoller following their collaboration on the “Neighbors” films.
As per Apple, ‘Platonic’ is the story of, “A pair of former best friends who met in their youth (played by Byrne and Rogen) reconnect as adults and try to mend the rift that led to their falling out. As their friendship becomes more consuming, it destabilizes their lives and causes them to reevaluate their choices.”
While Sony Pictures Television will produce ‘Platonic’ for Apple, the series will be executive produced by Rose Byrne, Seth Rogen and Conor Welch.
Other than ‘Platonic’, Rose Byrne will also be seen in Apple’s upcoming Original comedy series ‘Physical’. The release date for comedy series ‘Platonic’ is yet to be revealed by Apple TV+.
Other new comedy shows from Apple include – “The Afterparty,” from Academy Award, BAFTA and Golden Globe Award winners Chris Miller and Phil Lord, and Sony Pictures Television; “Schmigadoon!,” a musical comedy project executive produced by Lorne Michaels; “Mr. Corman,” directed, written and executive produced by Joseph Gordon-Levitt; as well as returning series including Peabody Award winner “Dickinson,” and critically acclaimed comedies “Ted Lasso” and “Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet.”
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