Associates and The Morning Present actress Jennifer Aniston has been tapped to star in a brand new Apple TV+ collection impressed by Jennette McCurdy’s memoir I’m Glad My Mother Died.
The streaming big has given the collection a 10-episode order, which can star Aniston as McCurdy’s “domineering mom.” McCurdy is finest identified for her position as Sam Puckett in Nickelodeon’s teen sitcom iCarly and its spin-off Sam & Cat, reverse Ariana Grande as Cat Valentine from Victorious.
What’s I’m Glad My Mother Died about?
McCurdy printed her memoir I’m Glad My Mother Died in 2022 with Simon & Shuster, wherein she recounts her life and profession as a baby actress in addition to her psychologically abusive relationship along with her mom who handed away in 2013. The memoir additionally explores her struggles with habit and consuming problems.
Per Selection’s report, the Apple TV+ collection will comply with the “heartbreaking and hilarious recounting of Jennette McCurdy’s struggles as a former baby actor whereas coping with her overbearing, domineering mom (Aniston). The dramedy will middle on the the codependent relationship between an 18-year-old actress in successful child’s present, and her narcissistic mom who relishes in her identification as ‘a starlet’s mom.’”
I’m Glad My Mother Died will mark Aniston’s newest challenge with the streamer, following the Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated The Morning Present, which can launch its fourth season later this 12 months. McCurdy and Ramy’s Ari Katcher are the brand new present’s writers, govt producers, and showrunners, whereas Aniston will function one of many govt producers.
Aniston can also be identified for her roles in Workplace Area, The Good Woman, Marley & Me, Horrible Bosses, We’re the Millers, Homicide Thriller, and extra.
Different particulars about I’m Glad My Mother Died have but to be introduced.
(Supply: Selection)