Keegan-Michael Key, Fred Armisen, and Kristin Chenoweth Join Apple TV+'s Musical Comedy

TV Apple TV+Barry Sonnenfeld Lorne Michaels Cinco Paul Ken Daurio Cecily Strong Keegan-Michael Key Alan Cumming Fred Armisen Kristin Chenoweth Aaron Tveit Dove Cameron Ariana DeBose Jaime Camil Jane Krakowski Ann Harada Image Safe about 3 years agoby Jessica Fisher

Despicable Me writers Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio and SNL producer Lorne Michaels have teamed up to make a yet-to-be titled musical comedy with SNL star Cecily Strong starring. The musical has recently filled out its cast, with Keegan-Michael Key (Dolemite is My Name), Alan Cumming (The Good Wife), Fred Armisen (Portlandia), Kristin Chenoweth (Wicked), Aaron Tveit (Graceland), Dove Cameron (Hairspray Live!), Ariana DeBose (West Side Story film adaptation), Jaime Camil (Jane the Virgin), Jane Krakowski (Dickinson), and Ann Harada (Avenue Q) all joining the project.

The “untitled comedy series follows a couple on a backpacking trip designed to reinvigorate their relationship when they discover the magical town of Schmigadoon, in which everyone acts as if they’re in a studio musical from the 1940s. They then discover that they can’t leave until they find ‘true love.’”

Here is a rundown of the character descriptions:

Key will play Josh, Melissa’s (Strong) long term, pragmatic partner, and the last person who wants to be stuck in this magical town. Cumming is Mayor Menlove, the welcoming mayor of the town with a secret (and a song) in his heart. Armisen plays Reverend Layton, the mild-mannered religious leader of the town. Chenoweth is Mildred Layton, Reverend Layton’s morally superior wife who is in everybody’s business. Tveit plays Danny Bailey, the town bad boy who is trouble with a capital T, especially once he sets his sights on Melissa. Cameron is Betsy, the farmers daughter who instantly falls for Josh. DeBose portrays Emma Tate, a more modern woman and the town’s teacher, she struggles to fit into the town’s strict mold. Camil plays Doc Lopez, the handsome town doctor with an icy heart. Krakowski plays The Countess, a stunning and sophisticated woman determined to marry Doc Lopez. Harada is Florence Menlove, the oblivious and dutiful wife of Mayor Menlove.

Paul will serve as showrunner, and will write all of the original music. Barry Sonnenfeld will direct. Strong will produce as well as star. This sounds like so much fun! I love the cast and crew involved, and I can’t wait to see this happen. The project is still in early stages, but it seems to be moving forward quickly and is set to air on Apple TV+ when it’s done. Are you interested in this musical comedy?

via: Deadline

Jessica Fisher

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