Comedian Leanne Morgan is getting excited. And she wants you to feel the same.
The Tennessee comedian’s new sitcom debuts this month on Netflix.
Netflix posted a trailer for the show, titled “LEANNE” on Instagram with the caption, “to new beginnings… even the ones we never wanted. LEANNE premieres july 31!”
In the comments, Leanne writes, “I cannot wait to share this with all of you!!! I’m SO excited!! 💙”
The Netflix landing page for the show describes the plot, “When her husband leaves her for another woman, a resilient Southern mom starts over with the support of her loving, but unfiltered family.”
The series co-creator is Chuck Lorre, who has created hits like “The Big Bang Theory,” “Young Sheldon,” and “Two and a Half Men.”
In a Netflix press release, Lorre says, “If you’ve seen even 10 seconds of Leanne Morgan’s stand-up, then you know what a unique comedic force she is. The theme of starting over is universal, and I cannot think of anyone better to combine heart and comedy than Leanne. I knew I had to work with her, and I’m so excited to bring this story to Netflix.”
‘Leanne’ Leans Heavily Into Comedian’s Standup Style
The new sitcom leans heavily into Leanne Morgan’s style as a standup comedian.
The new trailer will resonate with fans who have watched the comedian’s Netflix stand up special, “I’m Every Woman.” The special was one of the highest-watched specials on the platform in 2023.
The trailer for the new sitcom, also on Netflix, starts with a voiceover by Morgan saying, “You take a vow, and then 33 years of complete and utter devotion, you find out he’s run off with a younger woman.”
“Look what he’s turned me into,” a distraught Morgan says at one point in the trailer. “I’m like Hulk Hogan with breasts.”
The comedy co-stars Kristen Johnston (“Mom,” “Third Rock from the Sun”) Celia Weston, Tim Daly (“Madam Secretary,” “Wings”) Blake Clark, Ryan Stiles, Graham Rogers and Hannah Pilkes.
Netflix has ordered 16 episodes of the series, which Morgan not only stars in, but serves as co-creator and executive producer.
Leanne Morgan Just Filmed a New Stand Up Special for Netflix
In addition to her sitcom, Leanne Morgan continues to tour the country doing standup comedy. You can find tour dates and tickets here.
In fact, she filmed a new Netflix special during a show in Wilmington, North Carolina in June.
Her new sitcom “Leanne” drops July 31 on Netflix.
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