Sharon Horgan, the creator and star of shows like Catastrophe and Apple TV+’s Bad Sisters, has signed a two-year, first-look deal with HBO, and a new comedy series is already greenlit.
Here’s the Lowdown: HBO has made a deal with Horgan and her production company, Merman. This means HBO gets the first chance to develop any new TV projects Horgan creates over the next two years. As part of this agreement, HBO has also ordered a new, as-yet-untitled comedy series directly to series. Horgan will write, star in, and executive produce the show.
What This Means Now: The new series will focus on a 50-year-old divorced woman dealing with love, sex, caring for her elderly parents, and handling her adult son. This is very much in Horgan’s wheelhouse, known for her darkly funny and honest portrayals of relationships and family life.
The Bigger Picture: This signals a continued, strong relationship between Horgan and HBO. Horgan has a track record of creating successful and critically acclaimed shows. HBO is clearly investing in her talent and her ability to create compelling content. The deal also presents an opportunity to reveal new and undiscovered talent.
