Steve Carell Joins New Netflix Comedy Series The four Seasons in front of Tina Fey. It will be a reunion for the two actors after starring in the 2010 romantic comedy. date night together.
Based on the 1981 film of the same name, The four Seasons will serve as Fey's first leading role since 30 rockwhich concluded its seven seasons in 2013, and its first original show for Netflix since the premiere of The unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt in 2015.
The four Seasons has received an initial order for eight episodes, with production set to begin later this year. The series was co-created by Fey with her partner 30 rock Writers Lang Fisher and Tracey Wigfield.
The original Four Seasons The film was written and directed by Alan Alda in his directorial debut. It starred Alda, Carol Burnett, Rita Moreno, Sandy Dennis and Len Cariou. The story follows three middle-aged couples from New York City who vacation together every season. However, when a husband divorces his wife for a much younger woman, the sextet goes crazy. The title derives from Vivaldi's suite. The four Seasonswhich served as the film's soundtrack.
The upcoming Netflix adaptation will be executive produced by Fey, Fisher and Wigfield, as well as David Miner, Eric Gurian and Fey's husband and frequent collaborator, Jeff Richmond. Alda and Marissa Bregman, whose father Martin produced the original film, will also produce the series.
Fey's acting roles since 30 rock They have been limited, but she appeared last fall A disturbing Venice and as a guest star on three seasons of the Hulu murder mystery comedy. Only murders in the building. He will next appear in the upcoming stage adaptation of the Bad Girls musical, which will hit theaters this Friday, January 12.
Editor's note: This article was updated with news that Steve Carell has joined the cast.
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