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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jennifer Aniston to Star in ‘I'm Glad My Mom Died' Series at Apple TV+
Jennifer Aniston has lined up another series at Apple TV+. The star and executive producer of The Morning Show will lead a series inspired by Jennette McCurdy's memoir I'm Glad My Mom Died at the streamer. McCurdy is adapting her book alongside Ari Katcher (Ramy, Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show), and the two will serve as co-showrunners. Aniston is also an executive producer. More from The Hollywood Reporter 'Smoke' Review: Jurnee Smollett and Taron Egerton Lead Apple TV+'s Flawed but Fascinating Firefighting Mystery Why Seth Rogen Wants Vin Diesel to Join 'The Studio' Season 2 As Shoppers Cut Back on Spending, Live TV Streaming Services Aim to Attract Subscribers with No-Contract Deals Former iCarly star McCurdy's book, details the relationship she had with her abusive mother and the road to recovery she took following her mother's death in 2013. I'm Glad My Mom Died became an instant bestseller after it was published in 2022. 'I've been so touched by how much the emotional thrust of the story has connected with people, which I see as being my relationship with my mom,' McCurdy told The Hollywood Reporter soon after the book was released. 'That's an important and complicated relational dynamic to explore, and to see that people are responding to it has been amazing. And to see people responding to the humor of it and the aspect of exploring eating disorders and complicated grief, it's really been incredible.' The series is described as a dramedy that will center on 'the codependent relationship between an 18-year-old actress in a hit kids' show, and her narcissistic mom who relishes in her identity as a starlet's mother,' the show's logline reads. Aniston will play the mother. Aniston also has the fourth season of The Morning Show on deck at Apple TV+. The series is set to return Sept. 17, with a two-year time jump following the events of season three in 2023. Apple Studios is producing the series based on I'm Glad My Mom Died. McCurdy and Katcher are co-showrunners and will executive produce with Aniston (via her Echo Films); Sharon Horgan and Stacy Greenberg of Merman Productions; Dani Gorin, Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara of LuckyChap; and Jerrod Carmichael and Erica Kay. Aniston is repped by CAA, Lighthouse Management & Media and Hansen Jacobson; McCurdy,by CAA, Jill Fritzo PR and Hansen Jacobson; Horgan, by United Agents in the U.K. WME in the U.S. and Nelson Davis; LuckyChap, by Entertainment 360, CAA, Narrative and attorney Jeff Bernstein; Katcher, by WME, Entertainment 360, and Ziffren Brittenham; and Carmichael, by WME, Entertainment 360 and Johnson Shapiro. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
IOL News
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Jennifer Aniston's new role: A deep dive into Jennette McCurdy's memoir 'I'm Glad My Mom Died'
Jennifer Aniston is set to portray the role of a narcissistic mother in a dramedy series inspired by Jennette McCurdy's bestselling memoir, 'I'm Glad My Mom Died'. Image: Instagram Apple TV+ has officially ordered a 10-episode dramedy series inspired by Jennette McCurdy's bestselling memoir, "I'm Glad My Mom Died". Hollywood actress Jennifer Aniston will star as the lead in the show which dives deep into the tumultuous relationship McCurdy shared with her domineering mother. The series is set to be a captivating exploration of the unique challenges faced by former child actors. McCurdy wrote on Instagram: "So excited + honored that I get to create, write and showrun this show and work with this incredible group of people." Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ According to the official logline, it recounts a 'heartbreaking and hilarious' journey that centres around an 18-year-old actress caught in the throes of a hit kids' show while navigating the complexities of her narcissistic mother, portrayed by Aniston. The show reinforces Aniston's growing partnership with Apple, given her ongoing role in the critically acclaimed drama series, "The Morning Show". Jennette McCurdy, who first garnered fame for her role as Sam Puckett on Nickelodeon's "iCarly" and its spinoff "Sam & Cat", co-created the series alongside Ari Katcher, known for his work on "Ramy" and the "Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show". Both will serve as writers, executive producers and showrunners. Notably, this project continues McCurdy's transformation from child star to accomplished writer and creator, following the success of her memoir which soared to the top of the "New York Times" bestseller list upon its release in 2022. As Aniston expands her relationship with Apple TV+, her involvement raises questions about the future of "The Morning Show", which is set to launch its fourth season in September. However, sources indicate that her participation in "I'm Glad My Mom Died" is unlikely to disrupt her ability to continue starring alongside Reese Witherspoon, as a fifth season of the show is highly anticipated. The casting of Aniston in this emotionally charged role is a significant addition to her body of work, further showcasing her versatility as she steps into the shoes of a character deeply entrenched in a complex and codependent dynamic with her daughter. Through this series, viewers can expect an authentic portrayal of the struggles faced by young actors in an industry that often exploits their naivety and vulnerability.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Casting News: Brilliant Minds Adds 2, LEGO Masters Jr. Names Host and More
At least a couple of new faces will roam the halls of Bronx General this fall. NBC's Zachary Quinto-led Brilliant Minds has added two series regulars for Season 2, which will once again air Monday nights at 10/9c. More from TVLine Bella Ramsey to Star in UK Witness Protection Drama Maya Casting News: Alison Brie's FX Pilot, One Tree Hill Vet Joins Emily in Paris and More Jennifer Aniston to Play Jennette McCurdy's Mother in I'm Glad My Mom Died Series Adaptation for Apple TV+ Brian Altemus (Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin) has been cast as Dr. Charlie Porter, a neurology resident who is hiding something, our sister site Deadline reports, while John Clarence Stewart (Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist) will play Dr. Anthony Thorne, a charmingly acerbic, mid-career ER doctor. Based on the life of neurologist/author Oliver Sacks, Brilliant Minds stars Quinto as Oliver, a neurologist at Bronx General Hospital whose atypical approach to medicine irks his superiors but often garners surprising results. TVLine readers gave Season 1 an average grade of 'A.' In other recent casting news: * Kelly Osbourne has been tapped to host Fox's LEGO Masters Jr., alongside Brickmasters Amy Corbett and (Season 1 finalist) Boone Langston. The four-week LEGO Masters offshoot — in which LEGO enthusiasts, age 9-17, are paired with a celebrity partner (e.g. Ravi V. Patel, Andy Richter, Jordin Sparks, Alison Sweeney and Porsha Williams) — premieres Monday, Aug. 18 at 8/7c. * Netflix's Vladimir — starring Rachel Weisz and Leo Woodall — has added John Slattery (Mad Men), Jessica Henwick (Silo) and Ellen Robertson as series regulars, while Kayli Carter, Miriam Silverman, Mallori Johnson, Matt Walsh, Tattiawna Jones and Louise Lambert will recur. * Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, Jon Favreau's animation/live-action hybrid series for Disney+, has added Amy Sedaris (Strangers With Candy) as the mom of Ryder Allen (The Penguin)'s character. * Emmy winner Jackée Harry (227) will guest-star in Season 2 of Netflix's A Man on the Inside. Hit the comments with your thoughts on the castings above! Want SCOOP on any TV show? Email InsideLine@ and your question may be answered via Matt's Inside Line! Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
Metro
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Shocking story behind Jennifer Aniston's latest role as a 'narcissistic mother'
An eight-year-old Jennette McCurdy sits in the car with her mother, Debra, stuck in traffic on a long drive home. It's been a tough day for the little girl – she screwed up her audition for the latest network police drama, Without A Trace. These sorts of auditions were usually bread and butter for a child star like herself: Jenette was petite and cute, with big blue eyes that could well up with fat, blinking tears on cue. But today, her heart wasn't in it. She couldn't cry in front of the casting director. The audition went badly, with Jennette explaining in her own words that she had 'tanked'. Now sat in a frosty silence with mum Debra, the littel girl is compelled to speak: 'I don't want to act anymore,' she says. Debra's face contorts, 'like she had just eaten a lemon', Jennette remembers. Then the screaming starts. It's a reaction the young actor was more than used to. While this was all a familiar scene, it didn't make it any less scary. So, after making her declaration, Jenette quickly backs down, muttering to her mother to 'forget she ever said anything'. Almost instantly, the mood changes, and Debra starts giddily singing along to a Phil Collins song like the moment never happened. This harrowing moment is just one tale from Jennette McCurdy's memoir I'm Glad My Mom Died, a breath-takingly frank and painfully truthful account of life under an abusive and manipulative parent who pushes her daughter into the cutthroat and problematic industry of child acting. Just this week it was announced that the 2022 book, which spent over 80 weeks on the New York Times Best Seller list, was being brought to screen as an Apple TV+ drama. Jennifer Aniston will not only be executive producer, but also star in the 10-part series as her narcissistic mother, with Jennette also on board as a co-writer. By day, Jennette was a hugely adored child star, becoming a household name across the globe as the wisecracking tomboy Sam Puckett on Nickelodeon series iCarly, eventually landing her own spin-off series, Sam & Cat, alongside Ariana Grande. While it looked as if the actor was living every child's dream, reality was far more painful for Jennette. As well as having to navigate her mum's outbursts, manipulations and abusive behaviour, she also found life on a hit children's TV show, and dealing with directors, producers and executives, increasingly difficult. Eight years after her departure from the world of children's TV and with the world of acting firmly in her past, Jennette turned her attentions to writing, with I'm Glad My Mom Died exploring the struggles she faced as an abused child in a similarly abusive industry. The book's title is designed to disarm, with the iCarly star detailing the horror she suffered at the hands of Debra, who passed away in 2013, both darkly comic and deeply heart-breaking in equal measure. When Jennette was just two years old, her mother was diagnosed with aggressive, stage four breast cancer. She nearly died from the disease, with some of her behaviours manifesting following her treatment. Having seen her mother suffer so much had a huge impact on the child star, who was desperate to make her happy. In the early chapters of I'm Glad My Mom Died, Jennette recalls her sixth birthday party, where she wished her mum could stay alive another year as she blew out the candles on her birthday cake. The fear of loss meant the former child star acquiesced to mother's demands, even if it made Jennette feel uncomfortable: agreeing to become an actor, taking up 14 dance classes a week, being pushed to audition for shows, even letting her mother wipe her bottom and clean her in the shower until she was 16, as to not upset her. Jennette speaks openly in the book about how such pressure resulted in anxiety, shame and self-loathing, which then manifests in alcohol addiction and poor relationships. Her anorexia and bulimia, which got so bad she rotted a tooth from constant vomiting, was directly instilled by her mother from an early age. Debra, who weighed 6.5 stone herself, encouraged strict calorie counting when Jennette was pre-pubescent so she could keep landing herself younger roles, and was seen as a way for them to 'bond' as they both shared small salads to keep their weight down. While Jennette knew her attitude to food was deeply unhealthy, she struggled for years to recover, constantly relapsing. Defying her mother's wills, be it about food or anything else, gave Jennette brief pleasure, she explains in the book – but she also carried a long-term fear of Debra finding out. When her cancer returned, any of Jennette's perceived 'wrongdoings' (such as putting on weight or having secret boyfriends) became a stick Debra was more than willing to beat her daughter with – despite Jennette's success meaning she was effectively the sole provider of their family's income. In one vicious email exchange, Debra tells her: 'YOU caused my cancer to come back. I hope you're happy knowing this. YOU have to live with this fact. YOU gave me cancer. 'PS: reminder to send fridge money. Our yoghurt has soured.' In an interview following the book's publication, Jennette acknowledged her mother may have had mental health issues of her own. 'She never sought help, never worked on any of her stuff,' she explained. 'I completely empathise with mental illness, but the fact that she didn't try to change it, that's a more complicated feeling for me.' Within the book, we also see Jennette seek therapy to try and tend to some of the wounds her mother left entrenched after she dies from cancer aged 56. The first therapist she goes to listens as she describes her mother's behaviour in detail, before broaching the idea that, maybe, her mother was an abuser. It's a concept Jennette couldn't comprehend. 'My whole life, my entire existence has been orientated to the narrative that Mom wants what's best for me,' she writes. 'If she didn't… that means my entire life, entire point of view, entire identity has been built on a false foundation.' It may have taken a long time, but the actor says she has finally come to terms with her childhood trauma – although she hasn't entirely forgiven Debra for what she suffered at her hands. In the book, Jennette acknowledges she has reached a point where she can sit within the two complex and conflicting opinions she has of her mother. She understands how Debra treated her was deeply wrong, and yet still misses her because she admired some of her qualities: her infectious happiness, her pep talks and childlike spirit. Now, without having to appease a controlling mother, Jennette is able to live her life in a way she chooses to, discovering her true identity. Living in Los Angeles, she has signed a two-book deal following the success of her memoir, and hosted two podcasts, Empty Inside and Hard Feelings, both of which explore difficult and taboo topics. And, of course, there's the TV series based on her book. In their announcement, Apple said: 'The dramedy will centre on the codependent relationship between an 18-year-old actress in a hit kid's show, and her narcissistic mother who relishes in her identity as 'a starlet's mother'.' More Trending Looking back on her life, Jennette confessed in a 2022 interview: 'I genuinely felt I had no identity without my mom. I didn't know who I was. I felt terrified, incompetent and incapable. 'Eventually, the process for me was realising that those feelings were her conditioning. That was her voice, not mine, but it took a long time to get to a place where I could identify that I was, and am, glad that she died.' I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy (Simon and Schuster) is available to buy from all good bookshops. View More » A version of this article first appeared in September 2022 . MORE: Dark TV show 'compared to Ozark' dominates Netflix charts MORE: My date saw nothing wrong with him and his mum's sleeping arrangement MORE: 'It's all I've been watching': TV fans crown the best streaming service
West Australian
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Jennifer Aniston cast in streaming adaptation of I'm Glad My Mom Died
Former child star Jennette McCurdy is adapting her blistering memoir, I'm Glad My Mom Died, into a 10-episode streaming series at Apple. Jennifer Aniston has joined the production in the mother role, who has been described in the official logline as 'overbearing' and 'domineering'. McCurdy's book, published in 2022, detailed her life as a child actor from the time she was six years old, starring on shows such as iCarly and Sam & Cat. It's a raw account of the travails her mother put her through, including 'calorie restriction' and makeovers, as well as control of her emails, diaries and income, leading to anxiety, disordered eating and addiction. When her mother died from cancer in 2013, McCurdy said she was able to start to heal from the years of abuse and trauma. Her book, which uses dark humour to explore these heavy themes, topped The New York Times bestseller list. The series sounds like it may not be a direct adaptation, more 'inspired by'. McCurdy will write, executive produce and showrun the production with Ari Katcher, who has worked on Ramy and the Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show. Aniston will also be an executive producer through her production company, Echo Films, alongside Sharon Horgan and Stacy Greenberg through Merman. Margot Robbie's banner, LuckyChap, is also involved, with her partners Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara as well as Dani Gorin listed as executive producers. Aniston may be able to draw from her own experiences growing up in a showbiz family. Both her parents were actors – her mother, Nancy Dow, had roles on The Wild Wild West and The Beverly Hillbillies, while her father, John Aniston, was on Days of Our Lives for almost four decades. Her parents divorced when she was a child, and she has spoken before about having had a destabilised upbringing. She was, at different points, estranged from her parents, but reconciled with them before their deaths.
