Sharon Horgan Signs HBO Deal and Announces New Comedy Series
The Emmy-nominated creator of 'Bad Sisters' will write, star in, and executive produce a half-hour comedy under a new two-year first-look deal with HBO.
- Sharon Horgan has signed a two-year first-look deal with HBO, marking a return to the network after her previous collaboration on the series 'Divorce.'
- Horgan's first project under the deal is an untitled half-hour comedy series, which has received a straight-to-series order from HBO.
- The new series will follow a 50-year-old divorcee navigating love, sex, caregiving for her ailing parents, and parenting her adult son.
- This deal follows Horgan's previous first-look agreement with Apple TV+, where she co-created and starred in the critically acclaimed series 'Bad Sisters.'
- Horgan's production company, Merman, will produce the new series, and HBO executives have praised her ability to create relatable, character-driven storytelling.