March 10, 2019
Netflix has acquired the comedy "Hometown," which will be produced by Tina Fey.
The series will feature "Insecure" actress Natasha Rothwell, who is also writing the script with Paula Pell and Michelle Lawler, according to Deadline. Rothwell is also developing an original concept for HBO, which she'll write, star in and executive produce.
Rothwell was previously a writer for "Saturday Night Live" and is currently working on indie film "Limited Partners" with Tiffany Haddish and Rose Byrne.
Fey will co-produce the film with Eric Gurian.
.@natasharothwell will star in “Hometown,” a new movie that she’ll co-write with Paula Pell and Michelle Lawler. Tina Fey will produce the comedy alongside Eric Gurian. pic.twitter.com/kLoyvRuFEn
— See What's Next (@seewhatsnext) March 8, 2019
So far, there are no major details on the plot.
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