Cecily Strong will star in Apple TV+ musical comedy from the writers of 'Despicable Me'
What you need to know
- Apple is nearing a deal for a new musical comedy from the writers of Despicable Me.
- The series is reported to feature Saturday Night Live star Cecily Strong.
- The series is set in a magical town called Schmigadoon.
Apple is reportedly nearing a deal for a new musical comedy from the writers of Despicable Me, starring Cecily Strong.
According to Variety:
As the report notes, Strong has been with SNL since 2012, and has also appeared in The Awesomes and Ghostbusters.
Recently it also emerged that Apple is set to air a comedy-drama featuring Rose Byrne, that's set in 1980s California.
After a bit of a lull in content, Apple has announced a couple of new shows pegged for its streaming platform. It has also recently released acclaimed series Little America, an eight-part series charting the story of immigrants in America.
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