Dying for Sex is an upcoming comedy drama miniseries for FX, starring Michelle Williams and based on the podcast series of the same name by Nikki Boyer.
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| Genre | Comedy drama |
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| Based on | Dying for Sex by Nikki Boyer |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Network | FX |
Premise
editA woman diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer ends her 15 year marriage in order to explore herself and her sexuality before her death.
Cast
editMain
edit- Michelle Williams as Molly
- Jenny Slate as Nikki
Recurring
edit- Rob Delaney as Neighbor Guy
- David Rasche as Dr. Pankowitz
- Esco Jouléy as Sonya
- Jay Duplass as Steve
- Kelvin Yu as Noah
- Sissy Spacek as Gail
Production
editIt was announced in November 2023 that Michelle Williams was cast to star in the series, which Liz Meriwether and Kim Rosenstock would showrun.[1] In January 2024, Jenny Slate would join the cast.[2] Rob Delaney, David Rasche, Esco Jouléy, Jay Duplass, Kelvin Yu and Sissy Spacek would be added in recurring roles in April.[3][4][5]
Filming on the series began in March 2024 in New York City.[6]
References
edit- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 30, 2023). "Michelle Williams To Headline FX Series Dying For Sex From Liz Meriwether, Kim Rosenstock & Leslye Headland Based On Podcast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 17, 2024). "Jenny Slate Joins Michelle Williams In FX Series Dying For Sex". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ Petski, Denise (April 17, 2024). "Dying For Sex Adds Rob Delaney, David Rasche & Esco Jouléy As Recurring". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (April 18, 2024). "Dying for Sex Series at FX Casts Jay Duplass, Kelvin Yu (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 23, 2024). "Sissy Spacek Joins FX's 'Dying For Sex' As Recurring". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
- ^ "'Dying for Sex (DFS)'". Backstage. Retrieved April 23, 2024.