Netflix has greenlighted a new comedy series based on Justin Halpern’s autobiography about a time he spent struggling with his relationships with the opposite sex. I suck girls.
The show, which will focus on the experiences of three high school sophomores as they confront romance and coming of age, will be presented, written and executive produced by Halpern and creative partner Patrick Schumaker for their delicious non-sequitur productions.
Halpern and Schumaker are co-producers and executive producers on ABC Abbott Elementary And he played the same roles at Max’s Harley Quinn.
“I’m so excited to be making a show that can capture the funny, emotional, and often humiliating experience of growing up. Rather than just the emotional and often humiliating experience of my life as an adult,” Halpern said in a statement about the series.
Comedy series starring Caio Martin (Plague(as Steven, Jeremy Ray Taylor)He – she, Big sky(As Garrett and Layla Pruitt)bmf, Will Trent) as Anna.
I suck girls It will be executive produced by mega-producer Bill Lawrence (whose credits include Apple TV+’s). Ted Lasso and Shrink), Jeff Ingold and Lisa Katzer of Doozer Productions, and Chet Dave of Delicious Non-Sequitur Productions.
Warner Bros. Television, where Delicious Non-Sequitur Productions and Doozer Productions have an overall deal, will serve as the studio for the series.
Halpern’s book has been the subject of a television series before, serving as the inspiration for the 2014 Fox sitcom Jack is aliveWhich starred Christopher Meloni and was canceled after one season.
It appears that this adaptation will focus more on the experiences of high school students than on Halpern’s father’s tough love wisdom amidst his relationship concerns, which was a theme in I suck girls.
Halpern, Schumaker and Lawrence “have a rare ability to transform personal and unconventional ideas into culture-defining series that are sharp, funny and deeply human,” Tracy Pacosta, vice president of U.S. comedy series at Netflix, said in a statement. She added: “This show embodies universal truths about life and relationships with heart and authentic humor, and we believe it is a story that audiences will truly love and connect with.”
