In the pre-COVID-19 time of February of this year, which feels about a decade ago at this point, there was an exciting announcement that the Safdie Brothers would be joining forces with Nathan Fielder for a new comedy series on Showtime. Those names alone made it an automatic must-see. But now, they’re adding Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone, making “The Curse” one of the most anticipated series of the next couple of years.
READ MORE: The Safdie Brothers Teaming With Nathan Fielder For A Comedy Series At Showtime
According to THR, Emma Stone has joined the cast of “The Curse,” a new comedy series that was developed by the Safdie Brothers and Nathan Fielder. The series will star Stone and Fielder as a married couple that finds themselves literally cursed and having to deal with the repercussions as they attempt to conceive a baby and star on a problematic HGTV series. Yes, it’s meta, weird, and wonderful. Exactly what you’d expect from Nathan Fielder and when you think of what the Safdies can do with the premise, it’s almost too awesome.
READ MORE: The Safdie Brothers Sign A New TV Deal With A24 & HBO
“The fierce intelligence and wit of the incomparable Emma Stone make her the perfect partner with the ingenious minds of the Safdie Brothers and the subversive comedy of Nathan Fielder,” said Showtime exec VP of scripted programming, Amy Israel. “Together, they promise to deliver a groundbreaking satire that is both unexpected and deeply human. Showtime continues to shine as a beacon for visionary filmmakers who are looking to create their ambitious, singular shows.”
While the Safdie Brothers are producing the show, they aren’t, in fact, going to direct any of the episodes. Instead, Fielder is going to handle the directing duties. The series doesn’t yet have a production start date or a premiere date, but we’re hoping this one is coming sooner rather than later.
