Julia (upcoming TV series)

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Julia
Genre Drama
Created byDaniel Goldfarb
Written byDaniel Goldfarb
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production companies
Distributor Lionsgate Television
Release
Original network HBO Max

Julia is an upcoming American drama television series created by Daniel Goldfarb that is set to premiere on HBO Max. It is based on the life of television chef Julia Child.

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Production

The series had entered development at HBO Max in September 2019 after being greenlit for a pilot order, with Chris Keyser showrunning, and Joan Cusack nearing a deal to star in the titular role. [1] By March 2020, Cusack exited the series, with Sarah Lancashire cast in her place. Tom Hollander, Brittany Bradford, Bebe Neuwirth and Isabella Rossellini were added in supporting roles. [2] In September, David Hyde Pierce was cast to replace Hollander, who exited the project. [3] In July 2021, Robert Joy, Erin Neufer, James Cromwell and Adriane Lenox were added to the cast. [4]

Filming took place in Boston in October 2020. [5] It resumed filming in late spring 2021 after it was picked up for a series order. [6]

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References

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  2. Porter, Rick (March 12, 2020). "Julia Child Drama at HBO Max Sets Cast". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  3. Andreeva, Nellie (September 15, 2020). "David Hyde Pierce Replaces Tom Hollander In HBO Max's Julia Child Drama Pilot". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  4. ‘Julia’: HBO Max Rounds Out Cast Of Julia Child Drama With Robert Joy, Erin Neufer, James Cromwell & Adriane Lenox
  5. Johnson, Megan (October 29, 2020). "Film crews descend on downtown Boston to film HBO Max pilot 'Julia,' based on legendary chef Julia Child" . The Boston Globe . Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  6. Andreeva, Nellie (January 14, 2021). "HBO Max Orders Julia Child Series 'Julia' Starring Sarah Lancashire & David Hyde Pierce". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 5, 2021.