Netflix Unveils New Comedy ‘Women Like Us’

Netflix has announced a brand-new comedy series titled ‘Women Like Us’, set to star the talented Whoopi Goldberg, Jenifer Lewis, Vanessa Williams, and Vivica A. Fox. The comedy series, produced by Charles D. King’s Macro Film Studios and the Obamas’ Higher Ground, marks the first collaboration between the two production companies.

Directed by Tasha Smith, known for her work on TV credits such as ‘Bel-Air’ and ‘Harlem’, ‘Women Like Us’ follows the story of a recently widowed woman who is dragged to the Hamptons by her lifelong best friends and sister on what should have been her 30th anniversary. The weekend takes an unexpected turn, becoming a reckoning with grief, marriage, the sisterhood that has carried them throughout the years, and the realization that dreams don’t have an expiration date.

The comedy series is based on an original script by Ali Kinney, known for her work on ‘Ginny & Georgia’ and ‘Love Life’, with writing credits going to Tracy Oliver, who has previously worked on ‘Girls Trip’ and ‘The Blackening’. The talented cast, including Whoopi Goldberg, Jenifer Lewis, Vanessa Williams, and Vivica A. Fox, is set to bring this heartwarming and hilarious story to life.

The collaboration between Macro Film Studios and Higher Ground marks a significant milestone for both production companies. The two companies have previously announced upcoming projects with Netflix, including ‘All the Sinners Bleed’ and ‘The Altruists’, as well as an untitled Julianne Moore-led mother-daughter comedy.

James Lopez and Poppy Hanks are producing for Macro Film Studios, alongside Anikah McLaren and Mark R. Wright for Higher Ground. Michelle Obama will executive produce for Higher Ground, while Charles D. King will also executive produce for Macro.

The talented cast, including Whoopi Goldberg, Jenifer Lewis, Vanessa Williams, and Vivica A. Fox, is set to bring this heartwarming and hilarious story to life. The comedy series is a testament to the power of female friendship and the importance of never giving up on your dreams.

The upcoming comedy series ‘Women Like Us’ is set to be a must-watch for fans of heartwarming and hilarious stories. With its talented cast and production team, this series is sure to leave audiences laughing and inspired.

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Ali Kinney, known for her work on ‘Ginny & Georgia’ and ‘Love Life’, has written the original script for the comedy series, with Tracy Oliver contributing to the writing credits. The talented cast, including Whoopi Goldberg, Jenifer Lewis, Vanessa Williams, and Vivica A. Fox, is set to bring this heartwarming and hilarious story to life.