Elizabeth Banks to Star in and Executive Produce New Apple TV Comedy Series About Retirement Home Romance

Apple TV is expanding its comedy lineup with a new half-hour series starring and executive produced by four-time Emmy nominee Elizabeth Banks.

The untitled series is created by Liz Heldens and Matt Ward, with production slated to begin in Los Angeles later this year.

Heldens is known for her work on shows like Will Trent and Friday Night Lights, while Ward has credits including The Big Leap and Best Medicine.

The Series Premise

The comedy follows Heidi, a recently divorced woman seeking a fresh start for herself and her children. Her plans take an unexpected turn when she begins coordinating sex dates within her father’s retirement community. The situation forces Heidi into an unlikely partnership with her father’s girlfriend’s perpetually single son, according to the official release.

Production Team and Partners

The series is produced by Apple TV in partnership with 20th Television. Heldens and Ward will serve as showrunners and executive producers, with Banks executive producing alongside Max Handelman and Krissy Wall under Brownstone Productions.

Jonathan Krisel is attached to direct the pilot and also executive produce. Additional executive producers include Quinn Haberman for Selfish Mermaid, and Jason Winer and Jon Radler for Small Dog Picture Company.

Apple TV’s Comedy Expansion

This project reinforces Apple TV’s commitment to premium comedy programming, following the success of acclaimed series like Ted Lasso and The Studio.

Elizabeth Banks’ Recent TV Roles

Banks has become a prominent figure in television, recently appearing in the Amazon thriller series The Better Sister opposite Jessica Biel. She also starred in Peacock’s The Miniature Wife.