“Apparent Little one” writer-director Gillian Robespierre and playwright Mathilde Dratwa have signed on to government produce and write “Separation Anxiousness,” a restricted sequence primarily based on Laura Zigman’s bestselling novel. Deadline broke the information. Julianne Nicholson, an alumna of “The Outsider” and “Masters of Intercourse” who took residence an Emmy final 12 months for her supporting function in “Mare of Easttown,” is starring within the sequence and likewise amongst its exec producers.
Described as “an trustworthy and humorous portrait of a spouse and mom in limbo,” the sequence tells the story of Judy (Nicholson). Previously a profitable kids’s creator “and now an anxious mom and spouse, [Judy] units out on a path to reclaim happiness on her personal phrases. Her first step? Carrying her beloved canine in an previous child service wherever she goes,” the supply teases.
Wiip optioned rights to the novel.
Robespierre, whose small display screen credit embrace “And Simply Like That…,” “A Instructor,” and “Mrs. Fletcher,” is ready to helm the pilot. Her final characteristic, 2017’s “Landline,” reteamed her with the star of “Apparent Little one,” Jenny Slate. She and Slate additionally collaborated on “Stage Fright,” Slate’s stand-up particular on Netflix.
“We’re excited to companion with Julianne and wiip to deliver Laura’s insightful guide to life. It’s so uncommon to see a midlife disaster from a feminine perspective. We had been drawn to the novel’s humor and depth and to its trustworthy portrayal of marriage and motherhood. Julianne will deliver not solely energy and functionality to Judy, however honesty, vulnerability, kindness, and a fierce wit. It’s a dream to collaborate together with her,” mentioned Robespierre and Dratwa.
Nicholson added, “Gillian and Mathilde are two wildly clever and considerate writers that I couldn’t be extra excited to companion with. I do know they may deliver Judy and all her individuals to life in an sudden, loving, and hilarious approach. I can’t wait.”
Nicholson’s different credit embrace “I, Tonya,” “Boardwalk Empire,” and “August: Osage County.”
Dratwa’s performs embrace “Milk and Gall” and “A Play about David Mamet Writing a Play about Harvey Weinstein.”
Supply: Women And Hollywood