Rose Byrne Builds an Aerobics Empire in Trailer for the Dark Comedy PHYSICAL

Apple TV+ has released a new trailer for its upcoming ‘80s-set dark comedy series Physical. Rose Byrne stars in the series as Sheila Rubin, a quietly tormented housewife in ’80s San Diego, who, behind closed doors, battles extreme personal demons and a vicious inner voice. But things change when she discovers aerobics, sparking a journey toward empowerment and success.

Rubin ends up building an aerobics empire. This looks like a fantastic role for Byrne to take on. The series was created by Annie Weisman (Desperate Housewives) and directed by I, Tonya filmmaker Craig Gillespie among others. Here’s the synopsis:

Set in the idyllic but fragile beach paradise of sunny 1980s San Diego, “Physical” is a half-hour dark comedy following Sheila Rubin (Byrne), a quietly tortured, seemingly dutiful housewife supporting her smart but controversial husband’s bid for state assembly. But behind closed doors, Sheila has her own darkly funny take on life she rarely lets the world see. She’s also battling a complex set of personal demons relating to her self-image…. that is, until she finds release through the unlikeliest source: the world of aerobics.

At first hooked on the exercise itself, Sheila’s real road to empowerment comes when she discovers a way to merge this newfound passion with the burgeoning technology of videotape to start a revolutionary business. The series tracks her epic journey from a stifled, overlooked enabler to a powerful, confident economic force, as Sheila transforms into someone we take for granted today (but was entirely radical at the time) — the female lifestyle guru.

Physical will premiere on Apple TV+ with its first three episodes, on Friday, June 18, 2021, followed by one new episode every Friday.