The latest new addition to Netflix‘s ‘upcoming original series’ will be from the high-profile mind of movie director (and part-time The Simpsons writer) Judd Apatow, who has agreed to have his new concept airing exclusively on the streaming platform.
In an unprecedented ‘two-season, straight-to-series deal’, Apatow’s new concept of Love, a ‘relationship comedy’ featuring Paul Rust and Gillian Jacobs, will debut in 2016 with a 10-episode run batch, and followed in 2017 with a 12-episode second season.
It is noted that Love will have production coming from Apatow Productions and Legendary Television, whilst executive production staff members will include Apatow, Brent Forrester, and co-creators/writers Rust, and Lesley Arfin (Brooklyn Nine-Nine).
Apatow said of the move to take on the format by Netflix: “I am so excited to get to work with Paul and Lesley on this project. Netflix has been supportive in ways I couldn’t create in my wildest fever dreams.”
Ted Sarandos, Netflix’s ‘chief content officer’, summarised: “Judd Apatow has a unique comedic voice that manages to be delightful, insightful, and shockingly frank – often at the same time. Together with Paul and Lesley, he’s bringing a whole new level of agony and ecstasy to this modern day comedy of manners.”
Having sent out a strong commitment with an order of 22 episodes (which… actually doesn’t balance out too well when compared with the length of one season on most network TV shows), will Love leave a strong impression and reward the faith of two guaranteed seasons?
