Philip Sternberg, Ryan Belleville, Olunike Adeliyi, Dennis Andres, Kevin Vidal, Mimi Kuzyk and Peter Keleghan join ensemble cast
Wolf & Rabbit Entertainment ULC and CBC today announced that production is underway on the highly anticipated original comedy series WORKIN' MOMS 13 x 30). Created by Catherine Reitman (Black-ish, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Breakin' it Down with Catherine Reitman), who serves as showrunner and also stars in the series, WORKIN' MOMS dares to shatter the 'cult of mom.' Production will continue in Toronto until the end of October with the series premiere on CBC set for winter 2017.
Largely drawn from Reitman's own personal experiences, WORKIN' MOMS is an ensemble comedy that examines the modern ideal that working mothers can have it all. When long-time friends Kate (Reitman), a warm and grounded PR Exec, and Anne (Dani Kind; The Good Witch), a no-nonsense therapist, meet timid IT tech Jenny (Jessalyn Wanlim; Orphan Black) and lovable mess real estate agent Frankie (Juno Rinaldi, The Killing) in a judgmental mommies' group, the four quickly form an unlikely friendship. The series follows the struggles of these urban moms, providing a raw and honest look at how they juggle their burgeoning identities as mothers.
"We've assembled a truly incredible cast and crew and are excited to begin the next step in bringing these unique characters to life," says executive producer Catherine Reitman. "I hope that audiences connect with these deeply personal stories and am thrilled that the CBC has been so fearless in their support of telling them."
Previously announced cast members Kind, Rinaldi and Wanlim are joined by Philip Sternberg--Reitman's real life husband and producing partner--as Kate's husband Nathan; Ryan Belleville (Wynonna Earp, Satisfaction) as Anne's husband Lionel; Olunike Adeliyi (Republic of Doyle,Flashpoint) as Frankie's wife Giselle; Dennis Andres (Bed of the Dead) as Jenny's husband Ian; Kevin Vidal ( Sunnyside, The Second City Project) as Kate's work nemesis Mo; Mimi Kuzyk (UnREAL, Blue Murder) as Kate's mother Eleanor; and Peter Keleghan (Murdoch Mysteries, Ginger Snaps) as Kate's boss, Richard Greenwood.
WORKIN' MOMS is executive produced by Catherine Reitman and Philip Sternberg (Divorce Corp., Six Little McGhees). Reitman is set to direct two of the episodes with Paul Fox (Schitt's Creek, This Life) and Aleysa Young (Baroness Von Sketch Show) directing the remaining 11 episodes. The series is written by Reitman, Rebecca Kohler (Kim's Convenience,This Hour Has 22 Minutes ), Karen Moore (What Would Sal Do, Rookie Blue), Diane Flacks (Baroness Von Sketch Show, Young Drunk Punk) and Ingrid Haas (The UCB Show, Vice). Series cinematography by Maya Bankovic (Below Her Mouth), production design by Elisa Sauve ( Milton's Secret, Zoom) and costume design by Sheila Fitzpatrick (Degrassi: Next Class).
Commissioned by CBC, WORKIN' MOMS is produced by Wolf & Rabbit Entertainment ULC with the participation of the Canadian Media Fund. The series is distributed internationally by Coldsprings Media LLC and represented by Vanguarde Artist Management and CAA.
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:
Twitter: twitter.com/WorkinMoms
Instagram: instagram.com/workinmoms
Facebook: facebook.com/workinmomsTV
About Wolf & Rabbit Entertainment ULC
Wolf & Rabbit Entertainment ULC is a Canadian film and television production company dedicated to telling daring, original stories. Wolf & Rabbit is also currently in development on the comedy seriesStarting Over for CBC.
About CBC/Radio-Canada
CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada's national public broadcaster and one of its largest cultural institutions. We are Canada's trusted source of news, information and Canadian entertainment. Deeply rooted in communities all across the country, CBC/Radio-Canada offers diverse content in English, French and eight Aboriginal languages. We also provide international news and information from a uniquely Canadian perspective.
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CONTACTS:
Workin' Moms
Lisa Ghione,
416.520.8031
lghione@gmail.com
Alina Publicity for Wolf & Rabbit Entertainment
Alina Duviner,
416-574-1098
alina@alinapublicity.com
CBC/Radio-Canada
Danielle Sefton,
416-205-8638
danielle.sefton@cbc.ca
