jane Lynch to⁣ Play ‌Will Ferrell’s Ex-Wife in New Apple TV+ Comedy

Will Ferrell is adding another familiar face to his latest project: Jane ⁤Lynch. The emmy-winning actress will portray Ferrell’s foul-mouthed ex-wife, Stacy, in an upcoming comedy series⁣ for Apple TV+, currently untitled.This marks yet another collaboration for the Saturday Night Live alums, promising a dynamic and hilarious on-screen pairing.

A new Creative Team​ Behind the Scenes

The series ⁣has undergone some significant changes ⁣behind the camera. Originally conceived with Ramy Youssef as a co-creator alongside Josh Rabinowitz, the project saw youssef, Rabinowitz,⁢ and Andy Campagna ​of Cairo Cowboy depart last year due to creative differences.

however, the show has rallied with a fresh wave of talent.Ferrell’s ‍long-time collaborator, Chris Henchy,‍ has⁢ joined the⁢ team, alongside Harper Steele (who previously worked with Ferrell on the Netflix documentary Will & Harper), and acclaimed director david Gordon ⁤Green (Halloween, The Righteous Gemstones) and writer Andrew Guest.

This new team is executive producing the series alongside Ferrell, Jessica⁤ Elbaum, and Alix Taylor for Gloria Sanchez productions. ​Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman, and Nena Rodrigue are also executive producers ​through T-Street. Casting, including the pivotal role of Stacy, commenced after‍ the shift in creative leadership.

A History of Hilarious Collaborations

Ferrell and Lynch have a well-documented history of comedic brilliance ⁣together. Both ‌rose to prominence during their tenures ​on Saturday Night Live – ⁤Lynch from 1995-2002 and Ferrell from 1996-2002 – and delivered numerous memorable sketches, including the iconic “Dog Show.”

Their partnership ⁢extended beyond Studio 8H with the SNL ⁣offshoot film Superstar, where ‍Lynch brilliantly​ reprised her beloved SNL character, Mary Katherine Gallagher. More recently, the duo‌ delighted audiences as the hilariously eccentric Rose Parade hosts, Cord Hosenbeck and Tish Cattigan, in a Funny or Die/Prime Video special. This established chemistry makes lynch a perfect fit⁢ for the role of Ferrell’s ex-wife.

Jane Lynch’s Current Projects and Continued Success

Lynch ⁢is currently enjoying a career high, fresh off a‌ major recurring role in Season 4 of Only Murders In the Building, for which she shared a SAG Award ⁤for Best​ Comedy ​Ensemble with the‍ cast. She’s also slated​ to appear⁤ in several upcoming projects, including the road trip comedy⁤ Driver’s Ed, Netflix’s People We Meet On Vacation, and the action-comedy Balls Up from Amazon-MGM.

Lynch is represented by UTA,Framework Entertainment,and Hansen,Jacobson,Teller. Her continued ‌success and versatility solidify her ⁣position as⁣ one of comedy’s most beloved and in-demand ⁢performers.

What’s Next for Ramy Youssef?

While no ‍longer involved with the Apple TV+ series, Ramy Youssef remains actively engaged in developing new projects.He and his Cairo Cowboy company are currently⁣ working on an untitled Living Facility series for Netflix with Steve Way, demonstrating his⁢ continued commitment to innovative and‌ thought-provoking television.