Both “Black Monday” and “Work in Progress” have been canceled at Showtime.
“Black Monday” aired its third season on Showtime from May to August 2021. The dark comedy series followed a group of Wall Street traders in the late 1980s into the early 1990s. It starred Don Cheadle, Andrew Rannells, Regina Hall, Paul Scheer, and Casey Wilson.
Scheer had revealed the news on the Twitch show “Thursdays with Rob & Paul,” saying “I guess we haven’t said it. Let’s say ‘Black Monday’ was not renewed.”
“Black Monday” was created by David Caspe and Jordan Caham, with both serving as showrunners and executive producers. Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg also executive produced along with Cheadle. Rannells and Hall produced. Showtime and Sony Pictures Television co-produced the series.
“We can confirm that ‘Black Monday’ will not be moving forward with a fourth season,” Showtime said in a statement. “Don Cheadle, Regina Hall,...
“Black Monday” aired its third season on Showtime from May to August 2021. The dark comedy series followed a group of Wall Street traders in the late 1980s into the early 1990s. It starred Don Cheadle, Andrew Rannells, Regina Hall, Paul Scheer, and Casey Wilson.
Scheer had revealed the news on the Twitch show “Thursdays with Rob & Paul,” saying “I guess we haven’t said it. Let’s say ‘Black Monday’ was not renewed.”
“Black Monday” was created by David Caspe and Jordan Caham, with both serving as showrunners and executive producers. Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg also executive produced along with Cheadle. Rannells and Hall produced. Showtime and Sony Pictures Television co-produced the series.
“We can confirm that ‘Black Monday’ will not be moving forward with a fourth season,” Showtime said in a statement. “Don Cheadle, Regina Hall,...
- 1/27/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Updated with statements from Showtime: Comedies Black Monday and Work in Progress will not be moving forward at Showtime, becoming the latest titles to get the chop from the premium cable network.
On Thursday, Work in Progress showrunner Lilly Wachowski revealed on Twitter that the series from co-creator and star Abby McEnany had not been renewed for a third season.
“Right before the Thanksgiving holiday, I got the extremely disappointing news from execs at Showtime that Work in Progress was not going to be picked up for a third season,” Wachowski shared in a lengthy Twitter thread. “It was a major bummer.”
Season 2 of Work in Progress, which debuted in August 2021, picked up from the previous chapter, with Abby (McEnany) coping with her break from Chris (Theo Germaine) and adjusting to life with best friend-turned-roommate, Campbell (Celeste Pechous). The series hailed from McEnany and Tim Mason, with Wachowski co-writing.
“We...
On Thursday, Work in Progress showrunner Lilly Wachowski revealed on Twitter that the series from co-creator and star Abby McEnany had not been renewed for a third season.
“Right before the Thanksgiving holiday, I got the extremely disappointing news from execs at Showtime that Work in Progress was not going to be picked up for a third season,” Wachowski shared in a lengthy Twitter thread. “It was a major bummer.”
Season 2 of Work in Progress, which debuted in August 2021, picked up from the previous chapter, with Abby (McEnany) coping with her break from Chris (Theo Germaine) and adjusting to life with best friend-turned-roommate, Campbell (Celeste Pechous). The series hailed from McEnany and Tim Mason, with Wachowski co-writing.
“We...
- 1/27/2022
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Network: Showtime
Episodes: 18 (half-hour)
Seasons: Two
TV show dates: December 8, 2019 -- October 10, 2021
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Abby McEnany, Karin Anglin, Celeste Pechous, and Julia Sweeney.
TV show description:
Created and written by McEnany and Tim Mason, and co-written by Lilly Wachowski, Work in Progress was filmed in Chicago. Abby McEnany (as a fictionalized version of herself) is a 45-year-old self-identified fat, queer dyke whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship.
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Episodes: 18 (half-hour)
Seasons: Two
TV show dates: December 8, 2019 -- October 10, 2021
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Abby McEnany, Karin Anglin, Celeste Pechous, and Julia Sweeney.
TV show description:
Created and written by McEnany and Tim Mason, and co-written by Lilly Wachowski, Work in Progress was filmed in Chicago. Abby McEnany (as a fictionalized version of herself) is a 45-year-old self-identified fat, queer dyke whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship.
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- 1/26/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Showtime will not be bringing back American Rust for a second season.
The premium cabler announced Thursday that the Jeff Daniels-Maura Tierney drama has been canceled.
News of the demise comes three months after the conclusion of the first season, with Pittsburgh's Tribune-Review breaking the news.
“We can confirm that American Rust will not be moving forward with a second season,” a Showtime rep said in a statement.
“We would like to thank our partners at Boat Rocker, our talented showrunner Dan Futterman and the rest of the wonderful writers, and our amazing cast led by Jeff Daniels and Maura Tierney.”
Based on Philipp Meyer’s celebrated debut novel, American Rust is a family drama and a timeless story of wanting a brighter future while being held prisoner by the past.
The story of survival and transcendence is told through the eyes of Del Harris (Daniels), the complicated...
The premium cabler announced Thursday that the Jeff Daniels-Maura Tierney drama has been canceled.
News of the demise comes three months after the conclusion of the first season, with Pittsburgh's Tribune-Review breaking the news.
“We can confirm that American Rust will not be moving forward with a second season,” a Showtime rep said in a statement.
“We would like to thank our partners at Boat Rocker, our talented showrunner Dan Futterman and the rest of the wonderful writers, and our amazing cast led by Jeff Daniels and Maura Tierney.”
Based on Philipp Meyer’s celebrated debut novel, American Rust is a family drama and a timeless story of wanting a brighter future while being held prisoner by the past.
The story of survival and transcendence is told through the eyes of Del Harris (Daniels), the complicated...
- 1/25/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
How will Abby make it through the second season of the Work In Progress TV show on Showtime? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Work In Progress is cancelled or renewed for season three. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the second season episodes of Work In Progress here.
A Showtime comedy series, Work in Progress stars Abby McEnany, Celeste Pechous, Armand Fields, Karin Anglin, Bruce Jarchow, Theo Germaine, and Julia Sweeney. Abby McEnany (as a fictionalized version of herself) is a 45-year-old self-identified fat, queer dyke whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly led her to a vibrantly transformative relationship. A finely crafted cocktail of...
A Showtime comedy series, Work in Progress stars Abby McEnany, Celeste Pechous, Armand Fields, Karin Anglin, Bruce Jarchow, Theo Germaine, and Julia Sweeney. Abby McEnany (as a fictionalized version of herself) is a 45-year-old self-identified fat, queer dyke whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly led her to a vibrantly transformative relationship. A finely crafted cocktail of...
- 8/25/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Vulture Watch
How will Abby cope with what's coming her way? Has the Work In Progress TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on Showtime? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Work In Progress, season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on the Showtime cable channel, Work in Progress stars Abby McEnany, Celeste Pechous, Armand Fields, Karin Anglin, Bruce Jarchow, Theo Germaine, and Julia Sweeney. Abby McEnany (as a fictionalized version of herself) is a 45-year-old self-identified fat, queer dyke whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly led her to a vibrantly transformative relationship. A finely crafted cocktail of depression, Ocd, queerness, and anxiety,...
How will Abby cope with what's coming her way? Has the Work In Progress TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on Showtime? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Work In Progress, season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on the Showtime cable channel, Work in Progress stars Abby McEnany, Celeste Pechous, Armand Fields, Karin Anglin, Bruce Jarchow, Theo Germaine, and Julia Sweeney. Abby McEnany (as a fictionalized version of herself) is a 45-year-old self-identified fat, queer dyke whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly led her to a vibrantly transformative relationship. A finely crafted cocktail of depression, Ocd, queerness, and anxiety,...
- 8/24/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The first season of the Work In Progress TV show drew pretty small ratings but the single-camera comedy was renewed by Showtime anyway. Will interest grow this time around? Will Work In Progress be cancelled or renewed for season three? Stay tuned.
Work in Progress stars Abby McEnany, Celeste Pechous, Armand Fields, Karin Anglin, Bruce Jarchow, Theo Germaine, and Julia Sweeney. Abby McEnany (as a fictionalized version of herself) is a 45-year-old self-identified fat, queer dyke whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly led her to a vibrantly transformative relationship. A finely crafted cocktail of depression, Ocd, queerness, and anxiety, Abby’s life is in a quiet and perpetual crisis, despite her ability to charm those around her with her self-deprecating and endearing personality. When her confident, suburban sister Alison (Anglin) determinedly sets her up with Chris (Germaine), a younger, sexually explorative trans man, things start...
Work in Progress stars Abby McEnany, Celeste Pechous, Armand Fields, Karin Anglin, Bruce Jarchow, Theo Germaine, and Julia Sweeney. Abby McEnany (as a fictionalized version of herself) is a 45-year-old self-identified fat, queer dyke whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly led her to a vibrantly transformative relationship. A finely crafted cocktail of depression, Ocd, queerness, and anxiety, Abby’s life is in a quiet and perpetual crisis, despite her ability to charm those around her with her self-deprecating and endearing personality. When her confident, suburban sister Alison (Anglin) determinedly sets her up with Chris (Germaine), a younger, sexually explorative trans man, things start...
- 8/24/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Season two of Showtime’s Work in Progress — the critically acclaimed, slice-of-life comedy starring co-creator and executive producer Abby McEnany — debuted Sunday night. It picks up with its lead (McEnany playing a version of herself) still reeling from a bad break-up, still searching for the perfect therapist, and still supporting best friend Campbell (Celeste Pechous) as she mourns the tragic death of her dog.
While Abby’s relationship with Chris (Theo Germaine) proved to be a central storyline for the first season, don’t expect her love life to get equal airtime in forthcoming episodes. That is by design.
“...
While Abby’s relationship with Chris (Theo Germaine) proved to be a central storyline for the first season, don’t expect her love life to get equal airtime in forthcoming episodes. That is by design.
“...
- 8/24/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Season two of Showtime’s Work in Progress — the critically acclaimed, slice-of-life comedy starring co-creator and executive producer Abby McEnany — debuted Sunday night. It picks up with its lead (McEnany playing a version of herself) still reeling from a bad break-up, still searching for the perfect therapist, and still supporting best friend Campbell (Celeste Pechous) as she mourns the tragic death of her dog.
While Abby’s relationship with Chris (Theo Germaine) proved to be a central storyline for the first season, don’t expect her love life to get equal airtime in forthcoming episodes. That is by design.
“...
While Abby’s relationship with Chris (Theo Germaine) proved to be a central storyline for the first season, don’t expect her love life to get equal airtime in forthcoming episodes. That is by design.
“...
- 8/24/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Showtime’s Work in Progress made a quiet debut at the end of 2019 with its highly entertaining and surprisingly poignant look at an anxiety-ridden woman, Abby (Abby McEnany), who is intent on ending her own life when her supply of almonds reaches zero. Abby’s best friend is Campbell (Celeste Pechous), described as “an acerbic lesbian […]
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- 8/16/2021
- by abe
- ShockYa
It’s been nearly a year-and-a-half since audiences last glimpsed “Work in Progress,” inspired by the life of Chicago improv artist, series creator, and star Abby McEnany. Now, Showtime is giving her a second season, it’s only a few months away, and you can take a look at the first trailer right now.
Showtime announced the 10-episode Season 2 will premiere in August with two episodes airing back-to-back. Season 2 picks back up with McEnany’s character Abby in the wake of her breakup (and almost out of almonds). Abby begrudgingly accepts that she’s too busy to kill herself. In fact, she’s just starting to get her head above water… when a global pandemic converges with a family emergency and forces her into uncharted territory.
Returning this season are Celeste Pechous, Armand Fields, Karin Anglin, Bruce Jarchow, Theo Germaine, and Julia Sweeney. McEnany serves as co-creator as well as...
Showtime announced the 10-episode Season 2 will premiere in August with two episodes airing back-to-back. Season 2 picks back up with McEnany’s character Abby in the wake of her breakup (and almost out of almonds). Abby begrudgingly accepts that she’s too busy to kill herself. In fact, she’s just starting to get her head above water… when a global pandemic converges with a family emergency and forces her into uncharted territory.
Returning this season are Celeste Pechous, Armand Fields, Karin Anglin, Bruce Jarchow, Theo Germaine, and Julia Sweeney. McEnany serves as co-creator as well as...
- 6/29/2021
- by Kristen Lopez
- Indiewire
The Covid-19 pandemic affected the season 2 production of Showtime’s Work In Progress, but co-creator/executive producer/writer and star Abby McEnany said the defining crisis of 2020 will also be featured on-screen.
“Our show is based in reality,” she said. “I think of the way we did it, I’m really proud of the way she did it.”
During the series’ Atx Television Festival panel on Friday, McEnany joined showrunner Lilly Wachowski, co-star Celeste Pechous, writer Samantha Irby and director Yance Ford to talk all things Work In Progress, from the writing process to future storylines with moderator Trish Bendix.
Work In Progress, co-created by Tim Mason, wrapped its debut season just before the coronavirus pandemic shut down multiple industries including entertainment, McEnany recalled. The show was initially set to return for season 2 production in summer 2020 but restarted in February, granting the writers and creative team time to reflect on...
“Our show is based in reality,” she said. “I think of the way we did it, I’m really proud of the way she did it.”
During the series’ Atx Television Festival panel on Friday, McEnany joined showrunner Lilly Wachowski, co-star Celeste Pechous, writer Samantha Irby and director Yance Ford to talk all things Work In Progress, from the writing process to future storylines with moderator Trish Bendix.
Work In Progress, co-created by Tim Mason, wrapped its debut season just before the coronavirus pandemic shut down multiple industries including entertainment, McEnany recalled. The show was initially set to return for season 2 production in summer 2020 but restarted in February, granting the writers and creative team time to reflect on...
- 6/19/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Celeste Pechous is an actress and writer who studied improvisation prior to moving into her professional career. We’ve likely all seen her face in one television show or movie or another, as she has more than twenty-seven different TV shows and movies credited to her resume. However, after a while, many stars seem to all look like someone else, particularly if the parts they have played are small, or are simply cameo roles. Chances are, though, that all of us have laid eyes on her before. Besides all of the small-screen and large screen parts she’s had, Pechous has also
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- 5/24/2020
- by Jennifer Borama
- TVovermind.com
Will Abby find happiness in the first season of the Work in Progress TV show on Showtime? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Work in Progress is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the first season episodes of Work in Progress here. *Status update below.
A Showtime single comedy series, Work in Progress stars Abby McEnany, Karin Anglin, Celeste Pechous, and Julia Sweeney. Abby McEnany (as a fictionalized version of herself) is a 45-year-old self-identified fat, queer dyke whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship. A finely-crafted cocktail of depression, Ocd, queerness, and...
A Showtime single comedy series, Work in Progress stars Abby McEnany, Karin Anglin, Celeste Pechous, and Julia Sweeney. Abby McEnany (as a fictionalized version of herself) is a 45-year-old self-identified fat, queer dyke whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship. A finely-crafted cocktail of depression, Ocd, queerness, and...
- 1/25/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Showtime has a history of greenlighting small-scale series and Work in Progress is the latest one. Can it find a large audience and draw big ratings? Does it need to? Will Work in Progress be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. *Status update below.
A single comedy series on Showtime, Work in Progress stars Abby McEnany, Karin Anglin, Celeste Pechous, and Julia Sweeney. Abby McEnany (as a fictionalized version of herself) is a 45-year-old self-identified fat, queer dyke whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship. A finely-crafted cocktail of depression, Ocd, queerness, and anxiety, Abby’s life is in a quiet and perpetual crisis, despite her ability to charm those around her with her self-deprecating and endearing personality. When her confident, suburban sister Alison (Anglin) determinedly sets her up with Chris...
A single comedy series on Showtime, Work in Progress stars Abby McEnany, Karin Anglin, Celeste Pechous, and Julia Sweeney. Abby McEnany (as a fictionalized version of herself) is a 45-year-old self-identified fat, queer dyke whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship. A finely-crafted cocktail of depression, Ocd, queerness, and anxiety, Abby’s life is in a quiet and perpetual crisis, despite her ability to charm those around her with her self-deprecating and endearing personality. When her confident, suburban sister Alison (Anglin) determinedly sets her up with Chris...
- 1/25/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
“The L Word: Generation Q” and “Work in Progress” have both been renewed for Season 2 at Showtime ahead of their respective first season finales on Jan. 26, the pay TV channel announced during the Television Critics Association winter press tour in Pasadena, California, on Monday.
The second seasons of “The L Word” sequel series and the Abby McEnany-led comedy will each consist of 10 episodes.
Currently airing Sundays at 10 p.m., Season 1 of “Generation Q” has followed the intermingled lives of Bette Porter (Jennifer Beals), Shane McCutcheon (Katherine Moennig) and Alice Pieszecki (Leisha Hailey), along with new characters Dani Nùñez (Arienne Mandi), Micah Lee (Leo Sheng), Finley (Jacqueline Toboni), Sophie Suarez (Rosanny Zayas) and Gigi (Sepideh Moafi), as they experience love, heartbreak, sex, setbacks and success in L.A.
Also Read: Winter TV 2020: Premiere Dates for New and Returning Shows (Photos)
Here’s the official description for the first season...
The second seasons of “The L Word” sequel series and the Abby McEnany-led comedy will each consist of 10 episodes.
Currently airing Sundays at 10 p.m., Season 1 of “Generation Q” has followed the intermingled lives of Bette Porter (Jennifer Beals), Shane McCutcheon (Katherine Moennig) and Alice Pieszecki (Leisha Hailey), along with new characters Dani Nùñez (Arienne Mandi), Micah Lee (Leo Sheng), Finley (Jacqueline Toboni), Sophie Suarez (Rosanny Zayas) and Gigi (Sepideh Moafi), as they experience love, heartbreak, sex, setbacks and success in L.A.
Also Read: Winter TV 2020: Premiere Dates for New and Returning Shows (Photos)
Here’s the official description for the first season...
- 1/13/2020
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Ahead of the season 1 finale, Showtime has ordered a 10-episode second season of its critically acclaimed comedy series Work In Progress. The announcement was made Monday during Showtime’s presentation at the TCA Winter Press Tour.
Created and written by Chicago improv mainstays Abby McEnany and Tim Mason and co-written by Lilly Wachowski (The Matrix), the series stars McEnany as a fictionalized version of herself whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship.
The second season will be entirely written, shot and produced in Chicago this year.
“We could not be more gratified that both critics and viewers are responding to the spark of creativity and original point of view that blew us away when we first saw the pilot that screened at Sundance last year,” said Jana Winograde, President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks. “We fell in love with Abby at first sight, and are eager...
Created and written by Chicago improv mainstays Abby McEnany and Tim Mason and co-written by Lilly Wachowski (The Matrix), the series stars McEnany as a fictionalized version of herself whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship.
The second season will be entirely written, shot and produced in Chicago this year.
“We could not be more gratified that both critics and viewers are responding to the spark of creativity and original point of view that blew us away when we first saw the pilot that screened at Sundance last year,” said Jana Winograde, President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks. “We fell in love with Abby at first sight, and are eager...
- 1/13/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Showtime has renewed “The L Word: Generation Q” and “Work in Progress” each for a second season.
Both of these series will deliver 10-episode sophomore seasons.
“The L Word: Generation Q,” which currently airs on the premium cabler Sundays at 10 p.m. and will conclude its first season on Jan. 26, follows the intermingled lives of Bette Porter (Jennifer Beals), Shane McCutcheon (Katherine Moennig) and Alice Pieszecki (Leisha Hailey) from the original “The L Word” drama series that aired from 2004 to 2009. Now they are joined by new characters Dani Nùñez (Arienne Mandi), Micah Lee (Leo Sheng), Finley (Jacqueline Toboni), Sophie Suarez (Rosanny Zayas) and Gigi (Sepideh Moafi), as they experience love, heartbreak, sex, setbacks and success in L.A.
“The L Word: Generation Q” is executive produced by showrunner Marja-Lewis Ryan, who also showruns, as well as series creator Ilene Chaiken, Kristen Campo, Allyce Ozarski, and original series stars Beals, Moennig and Hailey.
Both of these series will deliver 10-episode sophomore seasons.
“The L Word: Generation Q,” which currently airs on the premium cabler Sundays at 10 p.m. and will conclude its first season on Jan. 26, follows the intermingled lives of Bette Porter (Jennifer Beals), Shane McCutcheon (Katherine Moennig) and Alice Pieszecki (Leisha Hailey) from the original “The L Word” drama series that aired from 2004 to 2009. Now they are joined by new characters Dani Nùñez (Arienne Mandi), Micah Lee (Leo Sheng), Finley (Jacqueline Toboni), Sophie Suarez (Rosanny Zayas) and Gigi (Sepideh Moafi), as they experience love, heartbreak, sex, setbacks and success in L.A.
“The L Word: Generation Q” is executive produced by showrunner Marja-Lewis Ryan, who also showruns, as well as series creator Ilene Chaiken, Kristen Campo, Allyce Ozarski, and original series stars Beals, Moennig and Hailey.
- 1/13/2020
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
Previous | Image 1 of 5 | NextCo-creator and featured actor Abby McEnany of ‘Work in Progress.’
Chicago – One of the latest diversity-oriented TV series is “Work in Progress,’ which premiered on the Showtime Network on December 8th, 2019. The show was created by Chicago improv artists Tim Mason and Abby McEnany, who portrays a fictionalized version of herself. The cast who walked the Red Carpet at the AMC River East Theatre on December 6th, 2019, included McEnany, Julia Sweeney, Karin Anglin and Celeste Pechous, as well as special guest star Theo Germaine (“The Politician”).
“Work in Progress” is co-written by Lily Wachowski (“The Matrix”), and is a funny and uniquely human comedy. The eight episode half-hour comedy series features McEnany as a 45-year-old “fat, queer dyke” (self identified) whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship.
Photographer Joe Arce of HollywoodChicago.com was on the red carpet at the AMC River East,...
Chicago – One of the latest diversity-oriented TV series is “Work in Progress,’ which premiered on the Showtime Network on December 8th, 2019. The show was created by Chicago improv artists Tim Mason and Abby McEnany, who portrays a fictionalized version of herself. The cast who walked the Red Carpet at the AMC River East Theatre on December 6th, 2019, included McEnany, Julia Sweeney, Karin Anglin and Celeste Pechous, as well as special guest star Theo Germaine (“The Politician”).
“Work in Progress” is co-written by Lily Wachowski (“The Matrix”), and is a funny and uniquely human comedy. The eight episode half-hour comedy series features McEnany as a 45-year-old “fat, queer dyke” (self identified) whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship.
Photographer Joe Arce of HollywoodChicago.com was on the red carpet at the AMC River East,...
- 12/15/2019
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Vulture Watch
Has Abby met her match? Has the Work in Progress TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on Showtime? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Work in Progress, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on the Showtime cable channel, Work in Progress stars Abby McEnany, Karin Anglin, Celeste Pechous, and Julia Sweeney. Abby McEnany (as a fictionalized version of herself) is a 45-year-old self-identified fat, queer dyke whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship. A finely-crafted cocktail of depression, Ocd, queerness, and anxiety, Abby’s life is in a quiet and perpetual crisis, despite...
Has Abby met her match? Has the Work in Progress TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on Showtime? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Work in Progress, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on the Showtime cable channel, Work in Progress stars Abby McEnany, Karin Anglin, Celeste Pechous, and Julia Sweeney. Abby McEnany (as a fictionalized version of herself) is a 45-year-old self-identified fat, queer dyke whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship. A finely-crafted cocktail of depression, Ocd, queerness, and anxiety, Abby’s life is in a quiet and perpetual crisis, despite...
- 12/11/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
As a first-time full-time series star, writer and creator, Abby McEnany and her real-life story have threads reminiscent of “Alice in Wonderland.” Or perhaps even “Cinderella.” But as the belle of Showtime’s ball who is digging deep down the rabbit hole of TV production for the very first time with “Work in Progress,” she also brings to mind “The Princess and the Pea.”
If that pea were an almond.
“Not only do I hate almonds, but it’s just like, ‘Get the f— out of my eating area. That’s none of your f—ing business.’ Almonds are the thing, you know? And of course as a fat person it really sucks that my favorite nut is a peanut,” McEnany says.
“There are a lot of people out there who judge fat people and what they eat, and so almonds stand for another thing. People are like, ‘Hey I’m just helping you out.
If that pea were an almond.
“Not only do I hate almonds, but it’s just like, ‘Get the f— out of my eating area. That’s none of your f—ing business.’ Almonds are the thing, you know? And of course as a fat person it really sucks that my favorite nut is a peanut,” McEnany says.
“There are a lot of people out there who judge fat people and what they eat, and so almonds stand for another thing. People are like, ‘Hey I’m just helping you out.
- 12/5/2019
- by Amber Dowling
- Variety Film + TV
Being a first-timer at anything can be overwhelming. You’re so concerned about fitting in and doing things right that all your personality drains out of you, leaving nothing but a wannabe perfectionist who reads like a nervous mess. Despite introducing herself as a walking mess in the video below, it sure looks like Abby McEnany left all of those overwhelming vibes outside her first full-time job as the lead actor, writer, and creator on a comedy series.
“Work in Progress” premiered its pilot at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, getting scooped up by Lilly Wachowski and her production company, Circle of Confusion, before selling to Showtime, where the show will debut this December.
In the video below, McEnany — a veteran of the Chicago improv scene — takes you on a mini tour of her set, explaining how the show came to be, what motivated it, and sharing behind-the-scenes footage of what...
“Work in Progress” premiered its pilot at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, getting scooped up by Lilly Wachowski and her production company, Circle of Confusion, before selling to Showtime, where the show will debut this December.
In the video below, McEnany — a veteran of the Chicago improv scene — takes you on a mini tour of her set, explaining how the show came to be, what motivated it, and sharing behind-the-scenes footage of what...
- 11/8/2019
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
Showtime’s upcoming series “Work in Progress” is billed as “a comedy about being out and down.” Described as “a funny and uniquely human comedy,” improv comedian Abby McEnany stars as Abby, “a 45-year-old self-identified fat, queer dyke from Chicago whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship.” The series is based on McEnany’s solo show, which was originally produced in 2016 at the iO Theater in Chicago.
In the official trailer for “Work in Progress” — which you can watch below — Abby is met with a series of unfortunate events. She blames herself for her therapist dying during a session, she doesn’t have a child, she’s riddled with anxieties she can’t explain and has difficulties in fixing, and she finally comes face-to-face with Julia Sweeney, the woman whose character Pat (of “Saturday Night Live’s” “It’s Pat” fame) ruined her life.
In all of this,...
In the official trailer for “Work in Progress” — which you can watch below — Abby is met with a series of unfortunate events. She blames herself for her therapist dying during a session, she doesn’t have a child, she’s riddled with anxieties she can’t explain and has difficulties in fixing, and she finally comes face-to-face with Julia Sweeney, the woman whose character Pat (of “Saturday Night Live’s” “It’s Pat” fame) ruined her life.
In all of this,...
- 10/31/2019
- by LaToya Ferguson
- Indiewire
Showtime released the first trailer for the upcoming comedy “Work in Progress,” starring Abby McEnany as a woman whose life is so miserable, her therapist literally drops dead in the middle of a session.
Not great for Abby, but she bounces back from it quickly with a little nudge from her sister and a new relationship with an attractive waiter played by Theo Germaine (“The Politician”).
McEnany co-created the eight-episode comedy with Tim Mason and stars as Abby, a character the network describes as “a 45-year-old self-identified fat, queer dyke from Chicago whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship.” She serves as co-showrunner on the show with Mason and Lilly Wachowski.
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The pilot debuted earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival,...
Not great for Abby, but she bounces back from it quickly with a little nudge from her sister and a new relationship with an attractive waiter played by Theo Germaine (“The Politician”).
McEnany co-created the eight-episode comedy with Tim Mason and stars as Abby, a character the network describes as “a 45-year-old self-identified fat, queer dyke from Chicago whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship.” She serves as co-showrunner on the show with Mason and Lilly Wachowski.
Also Read: 'Generation Q' Falls in Love and Makes Bad Choices in New Trailer for 'The L Word' Sequel Series (Video)
The pilot debuted earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival,...
- 10/31/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Showtime has a new comedy from the Windy City. The network just announced the premiere date for their upcoming TV show, Work in Progress.
The comedy series stars co-creator Abby McEnany as "45-year-old self-identified fat, queer dyke from Chicago whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship." The cast also includes Karin Anglin, Celeste Pechous, and Julia Sweeney.
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The comedy series stars co-creator Abby McEnany as "45-year-old self-identified fat, queer dyke from Chicago whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship." The cast also includes Karin Anglin, Celeste Pechous, and Julia Sweeney.
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- 8/6/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Lilly Wachowski discussed her upcoming Showtime comedy series “Work In Progress” at the network’s Television Critics Association’s summer press tour, alongside the show’s creators Abby McEnany and Tim Mason, and tackling the series’ central themes of mental illness and depression.
“I think comedy and humor are essential ingredients in trying to overcome mental illness and depression,” Wachowski said after being asked about the show’s central character (played by McEnany). “I certainly have had my own journey and being able to laugh requires engaging in a conversation with yourself and with the world around you and to try to look at things in a different way. I think that’s hugely important in the dialogue.”
Wachowski went on to discuss her transition a little and expressed her belief that putting a trans person or a queer character in TV is a “revolutionary act,” simply because “you don...
“I think comedy and humor are essential ingredients in trying to overcome mental illness and depression,” Wachowski said after being asked about the show’s central character (played by McEnany). “I certainly have had my own journey and being able to laugh requires engaging in a conversation with yourself and with the world around you and to try to look at things in a different way. I think that’s hugely important in the dialogue.”
Wachowski went on to discuss her transition a little and expressed her belief that putting a trans person or a queer character in TV is a “revolutionary act,” simply because “you don...
- 8/2/2019
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Showtime released new trailers for a pair of its upcoming shows on Friday, the documentary series “Couples Therapy,” which follows real-life couples into their counseling sessions, and the scripted comedy series “Back to Life” from “Fleabag” producers Harry and Jack Williams and Daisy Haggard.
“Couples Therapy,” from “Weiner” filmmakers Josh Kriegman, Elyse Steinberg, and Eli Despres, follows four couples in their weekly therapy sessions with Dr. Orna Guralnik, a world-class therapist who guides the couples through the “real-life struggles — and extraordinary breakthroughs — typically hidden behind closed doors.”
The nine-episode series is set to debut on Friday, Sept. 6. Watch the trailer above.
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Created by and starring Daisy Haggard, “Back to Life” centers on Miri Matteson, who, after 18 years behind bars, returns home and stumbles back into adult life in the coastal town she once knew,...
“Couples Therapy,” from “Weiner” filmmakers Josh Kriegman, Elyse Steinberg, and Eli Despres, follows four couples in their weekly therapy sessions with Dr. Orna Guralnik, a world-class therapist who guides the couples through the “real-life struggles — and extraordinary breakthroughs — typically hidden behind closed doors.”
The nine-episode series is set to debut on Friday, Sept. 6. Watch the trailer above.
Also Read: 'Kidding' Season 2 Gets Debut Date - Watch Jim Carrey Get a Horrifying Haircut in First Trailer (Video)
Created by and starring Daisy Haggard, “Back to Life” centers on Miri Matteson, who, after 18 years behind bars, returns home and stumbles back into adult life in the coastal town she once knew,...
- 8/2/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Showtime has given an eight-episode order to the comedy “Work in Progress” from Abby McEnany, Tim Mason and Lilly Wachowski.
McEnany co-created the comedy with Mason, and stars as “a 45-year-old self-identified fat, queer dyke from Chicago whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship.”
Theo Germaine and Karin Anglin co-star alongside Celeste Pechous, with Julia Sweeney appearing as herself.
Wachowski will co-write the first season and executive produce with McEnany and Mason, who directed the pilot.
More to come…...
McEnany co-created the comedy with Mason, and stars as “a 45-year-old self-identified fat, queer dyke from Chicago whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship.”
Theo Germaine and Karin Anglin co-star alongside Celeste Pechous, with Julia Sweeney appearing as herself.
Wachowski will co-write the first season and executive produce with McEnany and Mason, who directed the pilot.
More to come…...
- 5/30/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Showtime has handed a series order to Work in Progress, an eight episode comedy series starring Abby McEnany, who co-created the show with pilot director Tim Mason. Lilly Wachowski will co-write and executive produce the first season.
Expected to premiere this year, Work in Progress follows a 45-year-old self-identified, fat, queer dyke from Chicago (McEnany) whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship. Theo Germaine and Karin Anglin co-star alongside Celeste Pechous, with Saturday Night Live alum Julia Sweeney appearing as herself.
Showtime acquired the project after its Sundance premiere in the Indie Episodic program this year. It will join the premium cable net’s comedy series Kidding and Black Monday, both of which have been renewed for second seasons.
“We adored the pilot of Work in Progress at Sundance and were so thrilled that Abby and Tim and Lilly wanted to work with us to...
Expected to premiere this year, Work in Progress follows a 45-year-old self-identified, fat, queer dyke from Chicago (McEnany) whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship. Theo Germaine and Karin Anglin co-star alongside Celeste Pechous, with Saturday Night Live alum Julia Sweeney appearing as herself.
Showtime acquired the project after its Sundance premiere in the Indie Episodic program this year. It will join the premium cable net’s comedy series Kidding and Black Monday, both of which have been renewed for second seasons.
“We adored the pilot of Work in Progress at Sundance and were so thrilled that Abby and Tim and Lilly wanted to work with us to...
- 5/30/2019
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Lilly Wachowski is making a second foray into TV with a new comedy show “Work In Progress,” which has been ordered to series at Showtime.
The project, which Wachowski will co-write and executive produce, was created by comedian Abby McEnany and Tim Mason, and premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
“Work In Progress” is described as a funny and “uniquely human” comedy, which features McEnany as a 45-year-old self-identified “fat, queer” woman from Chicago whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship. Chicago-based performers Theo Germaine and Karin Anglin co-star alongside Celeste Pechous, with “SNL” alumna Julia Sweeney also appearing as herself.
The series would appear to be a departure from Wachowski’s traditional sci-fi territory, as her main previous TV credit is as the creator-showrunner of “Sense8,” the Netflix series which ended in 2018 after two seasons. She is of course known for often...
The project, which Wachowski will co-write and executive produce, was created by comedian Abby McEnany and Tim Mason, and premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
“Work In Progress” is described as a funny and “uniquely human” comedy, which features McEnany as a 45-year-old self-identified “fat, queer” woman from Chicago whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship. Chicago-based performers Theo Germaine and Karin Anglin co-star alongside Celeste Pechous, with “SNL” alumna Julia Sweeney also appearing as herself.
The series would appear to be a departure from Wachowski’s traditional sci-fi territory, as her main previous TV credit is as the creator-showrunner of “Sense8,” the Netflix series which ended in 2018 after two seasons. She is of course known for often...
- 5/30/2019
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
What a Dump! – Albelo’s Feature Witty Debut Anything But a Flop
Already amassing an impressive reputation with her short films and a pair of documentaries about gay life in Havana, you can add the adjective ‘charming’ to a long list of descriptors for Cuban-American director Anna Margarita Albelo with her feature film debut, Who’s Afraid of Vagina Wolf? Basically, a film about filmmaking, Albelo deftly transcends the possibly pretentious trappings of that behemoth Edward Albee/Mike Nichols production it’s so seriously in conversation with and blossoms into a witty, if sometimes formulaic narrative all its own. Apparently utilizing some autobiographical elements for inspiration, Albelo is clearly an exciting, endearing, and comic talent, and her delightful homage would make Eve Ensler and Virginia Woolf proud.
Opening with a Woolf quote, “For beyond the difficulty of communicating oneself there is the supreme difficulty of being oneself,” we meet Anna...
Already amassing an impressive reputation with her short films and a pair of documentaries about gay life in Havana, you can add the adjective ‘charming’ to a long list of descriptors for Cuban-American director Anna Margarita Albelo with her feature film debut, Who’s Afraid of Vagina Wolf? Basically, a film about filmmaking, Albelo deftly transcends the possibly pretentious trappings of that behemoth Edward Albee/Mike Nichols production it’s so seriously in conversation with and blossoms into a witty, if sometimes formulaic narrative all its own. Apparently utilizing some autobiographical elements for inspiration, Albelo is clearly an exciting, endearing, and comic talent, and her delightful homage would make Eve Ensler and Virginia Woolf proud.
Opening with a Woolf quote, “For beyond the difficulty of communicating oneself there is the supreme difficulty of being oneself,” we meet Anna...
- 7/9/2013
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
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