Katey Sagal is the latest addition to the untitled Apple TV comedy from Liz Heldens and Matt Ward, Variety has learned exclusively.
Sagal will appear alongside previously announced lead Elizabeth Banks as well as fellow cast members Ted Danson and Rob Delaney.
The logline for the show states, âFresh off a messy divorce, Heidi (Banks) sets out to secure a lively second act for herself and her kids. But when she stumbles into coordinating her fatherâs (Danson) retirement community sexcapades, Heidi is forced into an unlikely alliance with his girlfriendâs perpetually single son.â
Sagal will play Mavis, described as Heidiâs dadâs new girlfriend.
Sagal recently appeared in Season 2 of the Netflix live-action version of âOne Pieceâ as Dr. Kureha. Other recent roles include âThe Conners,â âRebel,â âThe Abandons,â âShameless,â and âSuperior Donuts.â She is also known for her Golden Globe-winning role in the FX series âSons of Anarchyâ as well as her roles in the hit shows âFuturamaâ and âMarriedâŚWith Children.â In film, she is known for starring in features like Trust,â âBleed for This,â âPitch Perfect 2â and âThe Good Mother.â
Heldens and Ward serve as writers, executive producers, and showrunners on the series. Banks executive produces along with Max Handelman and Krissy Wall via Brownstone Productions. Jonathan Krisel will direct the pilot and executive produce. Quinn Haberman executive produces alongside Heldens for Selfish Mermaid, while Jason Winer and Jon Radler will executive produce for Small Dog Picture Company. 20th Television, where Heldens is under an overall deal, is the studio.