Deadlineis reporting thatLeslie Bibbwill be joining the cast of the upcoming Apple TV+ comedy seriesMrs. American Pie, starring alongside Kristen Wiig and executive produced byLaura Dern.
Based on the 2018 novelMr. & Mrs. American PiebyJuliet McDaniel, the story follows Maxine Simmons, played by Wiig, as she attempts to enter the world of 1970s high-society life at the Palm Beach country club. Along her journey to reach this higher social standing, she will need to come to terms with what she is willing to do and what she is willing to sacrifice to achieve her goal of “superficial greatness.” Bibb is set to play the role of Dinah, who is described by Deadline as a " lovely, but vulnerable member of the high society." The series is set to be 10 episodes and is created byThe Eyes of Tammy FayecreatorAbe Sylvia. Along with being the executive producer on the show, Dern is also set to have a key role on screen. In addition,Allison Janneyhas also been cast in the series as Evelyn, a foil for Maxine.
Other upcoming projects for Bibb along withMrs. American Pieinclude the upcoming Netflix comedyGod’s Favorite Idiotin which she will star oppositeMelissa McCarthyandBen Falconeas well as the Lionsgate comedy filmAbout My Fatherwhere she will star alongsideRobert DeNiroandSebastian Maniscalco.
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Along with being the creator ofMrs. American Pie, Sylvia will also serve as writer and showrunner of the series. Academy Award-nomineeTate Taylor(Breaking News in Yuba County) has also been announced to be directing the series and will also serve as an executive producer withJohn Norrisunder their Wyolah Entertainment banner, withKatie O’Connell Marshalso being an executive producer for Boat Rocker. Dern and her producing partnerJayme Lemonsround out the executive producers, representing Jaywalker Pictures. Apple Studios will produce the series.
You can read the series' official description down below:
A story about gorgeously impossible people, ‘Mrs. American Pie’ follows Maxine Simmons’ (played by Wiig) attempt to secure her seat at America’s most exclusive table: Palm Beach high society. As Maxine attempts to cross that impermeable line between the haves and the have-nots, ‘Mrs. American Pie’ asks the same questions that still baffle us today: “Who gets a seat at the table?” “How do you get a seat at the table?” “What will you sacrifice to get there?” Set during the powderkeg era of the early 1970’s, “Mrs. American Pie” is a testament to every outsider fighting for their chance at superficial greatness.
Mrs. American Piedoes not yet have a release date or window.
