‘Friends’ Star Bails on TV Show’s Controversial Mom Role
Jennifer Aniston has exited an Apple TV series based on Jennette McCurdy’s memoir, 'I’m Glad My Mom Died'.
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Jennifer Aniston is leaving the Apple TV adaptation of Jennette McCurdy's memoir, 'I'm Glad My Mom Died'. The project, which centers on a controversial mother role, is reported by some sources to have stalled.
Coverage from TV Tattle, The Express Tribune, Just Jared, and The Daily Beast emphasizes Aniston's exit from the series. TMZ notes that the actor is moving on to new projects.
Future developments depend on whether the adaptation continues production after the project stalls and if a replacement for the role is cast.
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Quick answers
Which streaming service was producing the show?
The series was being produced by Apple TV.
What is the source material for the show?
The series is an adaptation of Jennette McCurdy’s memoir, 'I’m Glad My Mom Died'.
What role was Jennifer Aniston slated to play?
Coverage describes it as a controversial mom role.
Coverage (5)
- Jennifer Aniston exits Apple TV series inspired by Jennette McCurdy’s I’m Glad My Mom Died memoir TV Tattle · 11h ago
- Jennifer Aniston exits Apple TV adaptation of Jennette McCurdy's memoir 'I'm Glad My Mom Died' The Express Tribune · 11h ago
- Jennifer Aniston Exits Jennette McCurdy’s TV Adaptation of ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’ (Report) Just Jared · 11h ago
- Jennifer Aniston Onto New Projects After Jennette McCurdy's 'Glad My Mom Died' Stalls TMZ · 11h ago
- ‘Friends’ Star Bails on TV Show’s Controversial Mom Role The Daily Beast · 11h ago
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