Hamish Linklater, Michelle Buteau, Simu Liu Join Elizabeth Banks' Apple TV+ Comedy Series
The untitled half-hour comedy will shoot in Los Angeles later this year. Linklater will play Banks' ex-husband in the series.
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“The Elizabeth Banks-led Apple TV half-hour comedy series has cast Hamish Linklater, Michelle Buteau, and Simu Liu in recurring roles.”
Hamish Linklater, Michelle Buteau, and Simu Liu have joined the cast of Elizabeth Banks' upcoming untitled comedy series for Apple TV+, according to an exclusive report from Deadline.
They join a previously announced ensemble. The series will shoot in Los Angeles later this year.
Who are the new cast members playing?
Linklater will play Evan, Heidi's ex-husband. Buteau has been cast as Melissa, a talented ad executive. Liu will portray Dr. Zhou, a doctor who treats Heidi's son.
What is the Apple TV+ series about?
The series, from creators Liz Heldens and Matt Ward, follows Heidi (Banks), who is fresh off a messy divorce and sets out to secure a lively second act for herself and her kids. But when she stumbles into coordinating her father’s (Danson) retirement community sexcapades, Heidi is forced into an unlikely alliance with his girlfriend’s perpetually single son.
Heldens and Ward will serve as showrunners and executive producers. Banks executive produces through her Brownstone Productions banner alongside Max Handelman and Krissy Wall. Jonathan Krisel is set to direct the pilot and also executive produce.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Elizabeth Banks Apple TV+ series start filming?
Production is scheduled to begin in Los Angeles later this year, as of July 2026.
Who else is in the cast of the new Apple comedy?
The cast includes Elizabeth Banks, Ted Danson, Katey Sagal, Rob Delaney, Jared Goldstein, and Spencer Moss, alongside the newly announced Hamish Linklater, Michelle Buteau, and Simu Liu.
Who is creating and producing the series?
The series is created by Liz Heldens and Matt Ward, who also serve as showrunners and executive producers. Elizabeth Banks executive produces through her Brownstone Productions company, and Jonathan Krisel will direct the pilot.
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