Apple Working on a Series About 1980s Aerobics Craze

Apple continues to search for a potential hit series for its new streaming platform. The latest attempt? A comedy-drama about the aerobics craze of the 1980s starring Rose Byrne of Bridesmaids. The series will no doubt try to build on the nostalgia appeal of Netflix hits like GLOW and Stranger Things. Will it drive subscribers to Apple's service? Read on and come up with your own predictions.

Via The Hollywood Reporter.

Apple is going back to the 1980s with Rose Byrne.

The tech behemoth's TV+ platform is nearing a series order for Physical, a dramedy set against the backdrop of the '80s aerobics craze. Byrne (Bridesmaids, Neighbors) will star as a Southern California woman struggling in her life as a quietly tortured housewife who finds an unconventional path to power through the world of aerobics.

The project comes from Annie Weisman (Almost Family, Desperate Housewives), who is writing and will serve as showrunner. She will executive produce with Alexandra Cunningham (Dirty John) and Tomorrow Studios' Marty Adelstein and Becky Clements. Tomorrow Studios, a partnership between Adelstein and ITV Studios, is producing.

Byrne is a two-time Emmy and Golden Globe nominee for her work on FX's Damages. She is set to play Gloria Steinem on FX on Hulu's Mrs. America opposite Cate Blanchett as Phyllis Schlafly. The Bridesmaids star's recent movie work includes Jon Stewart's Irresistible, due for release in May; the Insidious horror franchise; and Like a Boss. Byrne is repped by CAA and RGM Artist Group.

Tomorrow Studios also has live-action adaptations of the best-selling manga One Piece and anime series Cowboy Bebop at Netflix and is behind TNT's Snowpiercer.

Get the rest of the story at The Hollywood Reporter.

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