Claire Danes & ‘My So-Called Life’ Creator Winnie Holzman Reunite For HBO Project
Claire Danes and Winnie Holzman, who worked together more than 30 years ago on ABC drama My So-Called Life, are reteaming on a drama project at HBO, Deadline has confirmed.
The Applebaum Curse, which is in very early development at the premium cable outlet, is described as an ongoing one-hour drama series about a dysfunctional family, with Danes in the lead role. Holzman will write the script and serve as showrunner and both she and Danes will executive produce.
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Teen drama My So-Called Life, created by Holzman and starring Danes, aired on ABC for one season in 1994-1995. Set at the fictional Liberty High School in a fictional suburb near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, called Three Rivers, it followed the emotional travails of several teenagers in the social circle of main character Angela Chase, played by Danes in her breakout role. Despite airing for just one season, the critically praised show won several awards, including a Golden Globe win for Danes as well as an Emmy nomination for lead actress in a drama series.
Holzman most recently earned a WGA Award nomination for best adapted screenplay for Wicked, which she penned with Dana Fox. Her writing credits also include thirtysomethng, Once and Again and Roadies.
Danes most recently starred in FX’s limited series, Fleishman Is In Trouble, for which she was nominated for an Emmy Award, Golden Globe and Critics’ Choice Award. She’ll next be seen headlining The Beast In Me, Netflix’s upcoming limited series, created, written and executive produced by Gabe Rotter.
Variety was first to report the project.
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