Julianne Moore to Lead Mother-Daughter Comedy at Netflix
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Julianne Moore is set to executive produce and star in a new untitled Netflix comedy produced by Higher Ground, the production company founded by Barack and Michelle Obama.
- The film is a multi-generational comedy about a mother who tries to find the perfect romantic partner to prevent her daughter from moving across the country for a promotion.
- The script is written by Maggie Sheridan, known for her work on the Apple series "Loot" and collaborations with Alan Yang.
- Higher Ground’s Anikah McLaren is producing, and casting for the three other main roles will begin soon; this project is part of the Obamas' first-look deal with Netflix.
- Moore’s recent projects include "May December," "The Room Next Door," and "Echo Valley," with an upcoming role in Tom Ford’s "Cry to Heaven."