Apple is closing in on a series order for a musical comedy starring "Saturday Night Live" cast member Cecily Strong, reports Deadline.

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Written by Despicable Me duo Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio, the as-yet untitled comedy series follows a couple on a backpacking trip designed to reinvigorate their relationship when they discover the magical town of Schmigadoon, in which everyone acts as if they're in a studio musical from the 1940s. They then discover that they can’t leave until they find "true love."

Strong will produce as well as star in the series, while Paul will be showrunner and Daurio will serve as consulting producer.

The series has reportedly been in the works at Apple for almost a year. While Strong is thought to be in the final year of her current "Saturday Night Live" contract, her involvement in Apple's comedy series doesn't necessarily mean she's leaving NBC's late-night sketch program.

Earlier this week, Apple announced that it was also nearing a series order for a comedy-drama series starring Rose Byrne. Titled "Physical," the show is set in a 1980s Southern California beach community, in which Byrne plays a housewife who discovers unexpected power in the world of aerobics.

Top Rated Comments

mcfly88 Avatar
54 months ago

If only she was funny.
Just out of curiosity who do you find funny? I think she's great...
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
TrenttonY Avatar
54 months ago
I'd rather watch Apple TV+ documentaries about nature & animals.

How about a docu-series on every 'Big Cat' that Apple used when naming their old macOS releases?

How about a CGI-based show about dinosaurs. It seems those aren't made anymore.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
darcyf Avatar
54 months ago

If only she was funny.
She’s actually hilarious and incredibly talented. Are you familiar with her work or do you just enjoy being snarky?
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
PickUrPoison Avatar
54 months ago

Who?
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cecily_Strong
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Xenomorph Avatar
54 months ago
I'd watch her read a dictionary.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Herrpod Avatar
54 months ago
She's hilarious and I'll watch most anything she does. Unfortunately for the most part she's mainly taken bit parts in other people's shows/movies. Keep attracting talent like this, Apple, and I'll keep subscribing.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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