Dying for Sex

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Dying for Sex
Genre Comedy drama
Based onDying for Sex
by Nikki Boyer
Written by
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Liz Meriwether
  • Kim Rosenstock
  • Leslye Headland
  • Katherine Pope
  • Nikki Boyer
  • Jen Sargent
  • Marshall Lewy
  • Aaron Hart
  • Hernan Lopez
Production companies
Original release
Network FX

Dying for Sex is an upcoming comedy drama miniseries for FX, starring Michelle Williams and based on the podcast series of the same name by Nikki Boyer.

Contents

Premise

A woman diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer ends her 15 year marriage in order to explore herself and her sexuality before her death.

Cast

Main

Recurring

Production

It was announced in November 2023 that Michelle Williams was cast to star in the series, which Liz Meriwether and Kim Rosenstock would showrun. [1] In January 2024, Jenny Slate would join the cast. [2] Rob Delaney, David Rasche, Esco Jouléy, Jay Duplass, Kelvin Yu and Sissy Spacek would be added in recurring roles in April. [3] [4] [5]

Filming on the series began in March 2024 in New York City. [6]

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References

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  2. Andreeva, Nellie (January 17, 2024). "Jenny Slate Joins Michelle Williams In FX Series Dying For Sex". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  3. Petski, Denise (April 17, 2024). "Dying For Sex Adds Rob Delaney, David Rasche & Esco Jouléy As Recurring". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved April 17, 2024.
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