Friends star to lead cast of TV show based on 'best autobiography ever written'
I'm Glad My Mom Died, released in 2022, was penned by Jennette McCurdy who shot to fame in 2007's iCarly after a number of smaller roles. She later starred in spin-off show Sam & Cat alongside Ariana Grande.
The book quickly rose up the charts following its release with McCurdy praised for her candid and witty writing. The autobiography goes into great detail about the young star's abuse at the hands of her mother and the trauma she endured in her pursuit of an acting career.
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She told Entertainment Weekly ahead of its release: "It was important for me to explore the emotional and psychological abuse I endured during my time as a young performer.
"I feel I didn't have the tools, language, or support necessary to speak up for myself back then, so this book is a way for me to not only honor that experience and give voice to my former self, but hopefully to encourage young people to speak up for themselves in environments where they may be conditioned to just 'play ball' and 'be a good sport'."
Now a 10-part series inspired by the memoir has been announced by Apple TV. Described as a dramedy, the series will star The Morning Show and Friends legend Jennifer Aniston in an as-yet undisclosed role. Aniston is also co-producing the project, while McCurdy will write, produce and showrun.
Fans have flocked to social media to share their thoughts on the announcement, with one penning: "Jennette's book was so heartbreaking and brutally honest but essential reading. Fingers crossed this show does the book justice."
A second fan shared: "This is going to be a lot to watch but I'm happy for Jennette if this is what she truly wants to do." Meanwhile a third added: "I don't like that it's 'inspired by' and not 'based on'. I hope they don't mess up the story."
Avid readers have given the autobiography a near-perfect score on book review site Goodreads, and the title was even crowned 'Readers' Favourite Memoir & Autobiography' in the 2022 Goodreads Choice Awards, alongside its status as a New York Times bestseller.
A release date is yet to be announced for I'm Glad My Mom Died
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