Leanne Morgan’s upcoming Netflix multi-cam comedy series has added five new series regulars, Variety has learned.
Ryan Stiles (“Whose Line Is It Anyway?,” “The Drew Carey Show”), Blake Clark (“Toy Story 4,” “United States of Al”), Graham Rogers (“Ray Donovan,” “The Kominsky Method”), Hannah Pilkes (“Would I Lie To You,” “Molli And Max In The Future”), and Celia Weston (“In The Bedroom,” “Dead Man Walking”) have all joined the series alongside Morgan and previously announced cast member Kristen Johnston.
The series, now titled “Leanne,” was picked up to series at Netflix in April. Morgan co-created the series with Chuck Lorre and Susan McMartin. It is slated to debut in 2025.
The official logline states, “Leanne’s life takes an unexpected turn when her husband of 33 years leaves her for another woman. Starting over when you’re a grandmother and in menopause isn’t exactly what she had in mind, but with the help of her family she will navigate this new chapter with grace, dignity and jello salad.”
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Rogers will play Tyler, Leanne’s son, described as “her pride and joy. A new dad who’s cowed by his dominating wife, Tyler has the pressures that come with starting your own family while at the same time trying to navigate how to walk through the unexpected demise of his parents’ marriage.”
Pilkes will play Josie, Leanne’s daughter, said to be “the complete opposite of Tyler. A partier, a rule breaker, a seeker of fun. In and out of jobs, in and out of relationships, Josie has always known her brother is the golden child, so she accepted her role as the rebel early on and never disappoints in fulfilling it.”
Stiles will play Bill, Leanne’s ex-husband. “Married to Leanne for 33 years, Bill built his RV business to provide a good life for his family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather and son-in-law, Bill always put family first… until now. Having just blown up his life by leaving Leanne for another woman, Bill, for the first time, has no idea what he’s doing.”
Weston is set as Mama Margaret, Leanne and Carol’s (Johnston) mother and the matriarch of the family. “A faithful member of the church and community, Mama always has a kind word and a glass-half-full attitude. She’s fully prepared for death but will probably outlive them all.”
Clark plays Daddy John, Leanne and Carol’s father. “A bit old school when it comes to the roles of men and women. Strong, outspoken and would do anything for his family.”
Morgan, McMartin, and Lorre all serve as executive producers on the project, as does Judi Marmel and Nick Bakay. Chuck Lorre Productions produces in association with Warner Bros. Television, where Lorre is under an overall deal.
(Pictured, left to right: Ryan Stiles, Blake Clark, Graham Rogers, Celia Weston, Hannah Pilkes)
What’s on Netflix first reported three of the castings.