When the creative minds behind Mom, including the well-known sitcom producer Chuck Lorre, came together to develop a new series featuring Leanne Morgan, they made sure to cast seasoned actors they had previously collaborated with.
Ryan Stiles, who appeared in 11 of the 12 seasons of Two and a Half Men as Dr. Herb Melnick, and Kristen Johnston, who played the role of Tammy Diffendorf, a recovering addict in four seasons of Mom, were part of this trusted group.
“The multi-camera setup is a unique, hybrid format,” executive producer Nick Bakay explained to TVLine. “It’s peculiar and can be quite challenging to master, so having experienced multi-camera actors is incredibly beneficial.”
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“To venture into the unknown, you need a bit of magic. It helps when you have some reliable people with you to stake your claim. Kristen, with her extensive experience on Mom, was exactly the kind of dependable partner we needed for Morgan,” he added.
In the new show Leanne, which is available on Netflix, the main character, portrayed by Morgan, faces a major upheaval when her husband Bill (played by Stiles) leaves her for another woman. Johnston plays the role of Carol, Leanne’s sister, who supports her as she adjusts to her unexpected new life.
Thematically, Leanne shares similarities with Mom. While the latter focused on a makeshift sisterhood, the former centers on biological sisterhood, with both series exploring the theme of middle-aged women restarting their lives.
“That’s the central drama,” Lorre remarked. “How does one start over? Is it even possible? The answer is yes—but only with the support of family and friends who care and want you to thrive. Both series convey a message of hope that it’s possible to rise from the ruins and begin anew.”
Johnston commented, “There’s a real hunger among women of a certain age for this type of content. When Mom was canceled, I had countless angry women in my social media mentions… I believe Leanne serves to fill that void.”
“I really appreciate its depiction of sisterhood,” she continued. “At the end of the day, despite their differences, they have each other’s backs in the ways that matter most.”
Check out our interview with Morgan, Johnston, Lorre, and Bakay above, and let us know how you rate the first season of Leanne in the poll below.
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