EXCLUSIVE: In a major bidding war among top streamers, Amazon has landed 'All Stars', a half-hour comedy series starring and executive produced by Reese Witherspoon (ReeseW), with a big two-season straight-to-series order
is creator and showrunner. She will direct the pilot and half of the episodes, and will executive produce the series through her Lean Machine banner.follows a former cheerleader from Daytona Beach who cons her way across the pond to teach cheerleading at a school in coastal England and has to show a ragtag group of students – and herself – how to be All Stars.
This marks Witherspoon’s first comedy series starring vehicle; she made her foray into TV series with dramasat Apple TV+. Before those roles, Oscar winner Witherspoon was probably best known in TV for her guest starring stint on NBC’s hit comedy seriesThe Morning Show , which is now wrapping production on its third season. Witherspoon’s current deal was for three seasons so her future ondoesn’t preclude her from exploring further involvement around the Apple TV+ series, sources tell Deadline., which is slated for a tentpole Prime Video premiere in March 2023.
“We are beyond excited to continue our fantastic relationship with Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter with this one-of-a-kind comedy,!,” said Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon and MGM Studios. “Aline Brosh McKenna’s pitch delivered it all—originality, an iconic lead character, and tons of fun! There is also a throughline of hope, perseverance, and being true to your authentic self that will resonate everywhere.
Witherspoon has earned four Emmy nominations to date, sharing in the 2017 Outstanding Limited Series win forThe Morning Show
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