Good Girls Star Joins New Hulu Musical Series Up Here
Good Girls star Mae Whitman joins the new Hulu musical series Up Here as its female lead. The show will take place in 1999 and centers on a whirlwind love story, as well as how each individual navigates constructing their own self-image in the midst of past decisions and future goals. Up Here comes from Dear Evan Hansen writer Steven Levenson, New Girl writer/producer Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, and Frozen songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. The latter two will pen original songs for the series, and Hamilton director Thomas Kail will direct.
According to Deadline, the eight-episode musical romantic comedy series coming to Hulu will star singer and actor Whitman as Lindsay, one half of the central couple. Lindsay decides to move away from a small town in Vermont to New York City in order to discover her true self. Production on the series will begin this summer with Levenson, Sanchez-Witzel, Anderson-Lopez, Lopez, and Kail executive producing along with Jennifer Todd (Come from Away).
With the seasoned musical writers, directors, and producers on board as well as Whitman's strong voice and comedic timing, the series has much potential to satisfy viewers amidst this latest musical boom. Whether these musical veterans can add a new dimension to the classic tale of the small-town girl moving to the big city will be seen upon the series premiere. Viewers will also have to keep an eye out for casting announcements regarding who will play Miguel, the other lead, as production on Up Here nears.
Sources: Deadline