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Apple TV+ Orders ‘The Off Weeks’ Starring Ben Stiller and Jessica Chastain

The order builds on Apple TV+'s relationships with both stars, with the thriller now in early development.

Overview

  • The eight-episode limited thriller follows divorced writing professor Gus Adler, whose custody "on weeks" collide with a risky romance during his "off weeks."
  • Michael Showalter will direct and executive produce, while Alissa Nutting serves as showrunner and executive producer.
  • Independent studio wiip produces for Apple TV+ with executive producers from Red Hour, Freckle Films, Semi-Formal Productions, Artists First and others.
  • Ben Stiller and Jessica Chastain will both star and executive produce the series.
  • Production has not begun and Apple TV+ has not announced a premiere date.