Prepare yourself becauseSeth RogenandRose Byrneare reuniting forPlatonic, a new comedy television show coming to Apple TV+. Rogen and Byrne previously regaled audiences in 2014’sNeighbors, later returning for 2016’sNeighbors 2: Sorority Rising. The four-year lack of Rogen and Byrne tearing it up on screens across the nation makes this news deeply exciting. So, what’s their new project all about?
Per an Apple release, Rogen and Byrne’s new comedyPlatonicthat “explores the inner workings of platonic friendship. A pair of former best friends who met in their youth (played by Byrne and Rogen) reconnect as adults and try to mend the rift that led to their falling out. As their friendship becomes more consuming, it destabilizes their lives and causes them to reevaluate their choices.“Platonichas already received a 10-episode order, with episodes clocking in at 30 minutes apiece. Rogen and Byrne will be reuniting withNeighborsdirectorNick Stollerfor the project, too. Stoller will serve as both the director onPlatonicand a co-writer, withFrancesca Delbanco(Friends From College) also writing. Byrne, Rogen, andConor Welch(Cop Out,Scott Pilgrim vs. the World) will executive produce onPlatonic.
Rogen has been more of a behind-the-scenes guy when it comes to TV these days, with producer credits onThe Boys,Black Monday,Preacher, andFuture Mankeeping him busy.Platonicwill be Rogen’s first series regular role in a long time, although he’s clocked in notable recurring roles onFuture ManandThe Leaguein recent years. This new Apple TV+ comedy will also be the first of a few big TV roles for the comedy star, with Amazon Prime Video’sInvincibleand the animated showSanta Inc.also on the horizon.
Meanwhile, Byrne is coming off a hot run in the limited seriesMrs. America, where she gained notice playing Gloria Steinem.Platonicis the second TV show she has in the works over at Apple. Earlier in 2020,Varietyreported Byrne would also star inPhysical, a dramedy set in the world of aerobics in 1980s Southern California.
Stay tuned for more information onPlatonicas this project develops. Get even more Apple TV+ updateshere.
Allie Gemmill is the Weekend Contributing Editor for Collider. You can follow them on Twitter@_matineeidle.
