Reese Witherspoon returns to the small screen with Amazon and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend creator Aline Brosh McKenna with the new comedy series All-Stars, just weeks after it was revealed she’ll be back for an Elections sequel.
Amazon acquired the popular property for its Prime Video platform in what was described as “a huge bidding war with major streamers,” via Term.
The series is loosely inspired by the true story of a woman named Andrea Kulberg, an American woman who came across the pond to teach British teenagers about cheerleading.
TV Reese: Reese Witherspoon returns to the small screen with Amazon and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend creator Aline Brosh McKenna with new comedy series All-Stars
Witherspoon will play a former cheerleader from Daytona Beach, Florida, who “makes her way across the pond to teach cheerleading at a school on the coast of England.”
She uses her old cheerleading skills to turn a motley crew of British kids into All-Stars.
The show is said to have a similar “vibe” to Apple TV Plus smash hit Ted Lasso, and will also mark Witherspoon’s first lead TV comedy role… and his first foray into small-screen comedy since playing Jennifer Aniston’s sister on Friends. .
Brosh McKenna will serve as creator and showrunner, while also directing the pilot episode and half of the first season, and is also an executive producer through his production company Lean Machine.
Cheerleader: Witherspoon will play a former cheerleader from Daytona Beach, Florida, who crosses the pond to teach cheerleading at a school on the coast of England.
Creator: Brosh McKenna will serve as creator and showrunner, while also directing the pilot episode and half of the first season, and is also an executive producer through his production company Lean Machine.
Witherspoon is said to have fulfilled her contractual obligation on Apple TV Plus’ The Morning Show, after recently wrapping up the third season, though it’s unclear if she’ll be written off the show or return.
His All-Stars deal is said to not prevent him from returning to the series if that were to come to pass.
Witherspoon will produce through his production company Hello Sunshine, which already produced the limited series Daisy Jones & the Six, which is scheduled to debut in March on Amazon Prime Video.
Contract: Witherspoon is said to have fulfilled her contractual obligation on Apple TV Plus’ The Morning Show, after recently wrapping up the third season, though it’s unclear if she’ll be written out of the show or if she’ll return.
“We are beyond excited to continue our fantastic relationship with Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter with this one-of-a-kind comedy, All Stars!” said Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon and MGM Studios.
Aline Brosh McKenna’s speech delivered it all: originality, an iconic lead character, and loads of fun! There is also a line through hope, perseverance and faithfulness to oneself that will resonate everywhere,” Salke continued.
“We are thrilled to be working with Reese, Lauren, Aline and the Hello Sunshine team to bring this series to life for our global Prime Video audience,” he concluded.
Amazon: “We are beyond excited to continue our fantastic relationship with Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter with this one-of-a-kind comedy, All Stars,” said Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon and MGM Studios.
Witherspoon added: “I’ve been looking for a project that would bring our Hello Sunshine mission of turning women into heroes of their own stories to a younger generation for a long time.” When I saw this story, I immediately knew that this idea would do exactly that.’
‘The thought of seeing an American woman come to share the very American sport of cheerleading with a group of young women in the UK made me so excited! I love that this show is filled with real heart, deep joy, and the power of teamwork,” she added.
“I look forward to partnering with the brilliant, hilarious and talented Aline McKenna once again to create a truly original comedic character, and with the team at Amazon whose passion for this project is unparalleled,” she concluded.
Presentation: ‘Aline Brosh McKenna’s presentation delivered it all: originality, an iconic main character and loads of fun! There is also a line of hope, perseverance and being true to your authentic self that will resonate everywhere,” Salke continued.