Girls5Eva

Girls5Eva is an upcoming American comedy television series created by Meredith Scardino. The series will premiere on Peacock.[1][2][3]

Girls5Eva
GenreComedy
Created by
  • Meredith Scardino
Written by
  • Meredith Scardino
StarringSara Bareilles
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production companies
DistributorNBCUniversal Television Distribution
Release
Original networkPeacock

Premise

Girls5Eva centers on "a one-hit-wonder girl group from the '90s that reunites to give their pop star dreams one more shot."[1]

Cast

Main

Recurring

Production

Development

On January 16, 2020, Tina Fey announced at a Peacock investor presentation event that she was executive producing an original series for the upcoming streaming service, Peacock.[2]

The series will be executive produced by Tina Fey, Meredith Scardino, Robert Carlock, Jeff Richmond, David Miner and Eric Gurian.[3] Production companies involved are Fey's Little Stranger, Carlock's Bevel Gears, 3 Arts Entertainment and Universal Television.[1] In October 2020, it was announced that the pilot episode will be directed by Kat Coiro.[4]

Casting

On August 10, 2020, Sara Bareilles was cast in a starring role.[5] In October 2020, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Busy Philipps, and Paula Pell were joined the cast in starring roles.[6][7][8] In the same month, Ashley Park joined the cast in a recurring role.[9]

References
  1. Andreeva, Nellie (January 16, 2020). "Tina Fey Producing 'Girls5Eva' Girl Group Original Comedy Series For NBCU's Peacock". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 19, 2020.
  2. Otterson, Joe (January 16, 2020). "Peacock Announces Original Series From Tina Fey, Partnership With Kevin Hart". Variety. Retrieved January 19, 2020.
  3. Nakamura, Reid (January 16, 2020). "Tina Fey-Produced Pop Star Comedy 'Girls5Eva' Ordered at Peacock". TheWrap. Retrieved January 19, 2020.
  4. Kroll, Justin (October 2, 2020). "Kat Coiro To Direct 'Girls5eva' Pilot For Peacock And Tina Fey". Deadline. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  5. Petski, Denise (August 10, 2020). "Sara Bareilles To Headline Tina Fey's 'Girls5eva' Comedy Series For Peacock". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  6. Petski, Denise (October 1, 2020). "Renée Elise Goldsberry Joins Sara Bareilles In Tina Fey's 'Girls5eva' Comedy Series For Peacock". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
  7. White, Peter (October 5, 2020). "Busy Philipps Joins The Band In Peacock's 'Girls5eva' Alongside Sara Bareilles & Renée Elise Goldsberry". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
  8. Pedersen, Erik (October 6, 2020). "'Girls5eva': Paula Pell Joins Peacock Comedy Series From Tina Fey". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
  9. White, Peter (October 11, 2020). "Ashley Park Back In The Band In Peacock's 'Girls5eva'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
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