‘Newlyweds’ Showrunner Gail Lerner Fired From NBC Sitcom Ahead of Premiere: ‘I’m So Sad’
Gail Lerner announced on Friday that she was fired from “Newlyweds,” the upcoming NBC sitcom that she co-created and on which she was to serve as showrunner. “Here’s the good news: I couldn’t be more proud of the new sitcom Newlyweds that I created with the singular Jamie Lee Curtis,” Lerner wrote in part on […]
Gail Lerner has been fired as showrunner of the upcoming NBC sitcom "Newlyweds". Lerner co-created the show with Jamie Lee Curtis, who will remain on as an executive producer and recurring star. According to Lerner, the reason for her departure was "creative differences".
The show, which stars Téa Leoni and Tim Daly, has already finished filming several episodes and production on episode 8 was underway in Los Angeles. Despite the behind-the-scenes shakeup, the show is still set to premiere on October 23. Lerner announced her firing on Instagram, expressing her pride in the show and sadness at her departure.
Lerner and Curtis co-created the show, and Lerner had been set to serve as showrunner. An NBC spokesperson confirmed that creative differences led to Lerner's exit, but declined to comment further.
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