TheMy So-Called Lifeseries creator is likely reuniting with Claire Danes for a new series calledThe Applebaum Curse.Danes debuted as 15-year-old Angela Chasein the 1994 series, where she played a teenager plagued by the typical issues of her formative years. The1990s serieswas created by Winnie Holzman and ran for a single 19-episode season.My So-Called Lifewas well-reviewed and was nominated for four Emmy Awards.
As per an interview on thered carpet for the WGA awards (viaVariety),Danes and Holzman are looking to team up again for a new HBO drama.This show,The Applebaum Curse, will be developed by HBO. The series will be a family drama whose logline describes it as an “ongoing one-hour drama series about a dysfunctional family with Claire Danes as the lead role.” Danes is set to star in the series and executive produce. Holzman will be a writer, executive producer, and showrunner. When Holzman was asking about whether she would consider aMy So-Called Lifereboot, she said the following:
It’s interesting that you’re asking me that. I am writing something that I’m hoping to do with Claire. It’s not a reboot in the traditional sense, but I think Claire Danes and I back together would be a kind of version of that.
It’s a completely different story. But we’re hopeful that we’re gonna work together again. I’m writing it now, and it’s hopefully gonna be at HBO, so we’ll see. I have to cross my fingers! You never know what’s gonna happen, but Claire would love to do this with me, so I’m excited.
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The Applebaum Curse Would See Danes In A More Mature Role
Holzman’s statement makes it clear thatThe Applebaum Curseis not fully confirmed. Danes being on board is certainly promising, but it looks like HBO needs to take a few more steps before formally greenlighting the series. Even with its short run,My So-Called Lifewas considered a standout in thecoming-of-age genre, so it would be great to see its main team get back together.
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The Applebaum Cursewould also bea chance for Danes to work in a more mature role under Holzman’s guidance. Like her breakout character, Danes was only 15 when she starred inMy So-Called Life. At 45 years old now, she would most likely be playing a mother as part ofThe Applebaum Curse’s leading dysfunctional family. If the show is some “version of” aMy So-Called Lifereunion, it would be interesting to see the team take on a similarly toned project with Danes in a whole different role.
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The Show Would Have Good Audience Appeal
The Applebaum Cursewould likely play very well for audiences looking to delve into nostalgia.My So-Called Lifeis beloved by audiences, with the show boasting a 91% Popcornmeter on Rotten Tomatoes. It may also appeal to HBO viewers looking for their latest slice-of-life, dysfunctional family kick to fill theSomebody Somewherevoid after it ended in season 3. All of these factors could create a strong audience draw toThe Applebaum Curse.
