HBO Max Orders Family Drama How To Survive Without Me
HBO Max has ordered a new fifteen-episode family drama titled How to Survive Without Me starring Kaley Cuoco and Rita Wilson.
Series Development And Format
The streamer picked up the project after it began as a pilot in February. Greg Berlanti, Robbie Rogers and Bash Doran co-created the show based on their own family experiences. The series will run for fifteen episodes per season following a broadcast-style model.
Main Cast And Characters
Rita Wilson plays the matriarch Beverly who passes away before the story begins. Ray Romano portrays her widower husband Leo while Kaley Cuoco and Joshua Jackson play their children. Julia Schlaepfer, Jack Ball and other actors join as series regulars in the ensemble.
Production And Themes
Warner Bros Television produces the show under an overall deal held by Berlanti. The narrative explores how a family drifts apart after losing their guiding figure. Characters must learn to stay connected to face life challenges without her guidance.
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