Ted Danson To Star Opposite Elizabeth Banks In Apple TV Comedy From Liz Heldens & Matt Ward
Ted Danson will star alongside Elizabeth Banks in a new Apple TV comedy series created by Liz Heldens and Matt Ward. The show follows Heidi, played by Banks, as she navigates life after a divorce while dealing with her father's retirement community. Production is set to begin in Los Angeles this year.
- ▪Ted Danson joins Elizabeth Banks in an upcoming Apple TV comedy series.
- ▪The series focuses on Heidi, who is adjusting to life after a divorce.
- ▪Production for the show is scheduled to start in Los Angeles this year.
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Ted Danson Courtesy of Ted Danson EXCLUSIVE: Ted Danson (A Man on the Inside, The Good Place) is joining Elizabeth Banks in the new Apple TV comedy series from creators Liz Heldens and Matt Ward. The series is set to begin production in Los Angeles this year. In the as-yet-untitled project, fresh off a messy divorce, Heidi (Banks) sets out to secure a lively second act for herself and her kids. But when she stumbles into coordinating her father’s (Danson) retirement community sexcapades, Heidi is forced into an unlikely alliance with his girlfriend’s perpetually single son. In addition to Banks and Danson, the series regular cast also includes Rob Delaney.
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