The Off Weeks": Ben Stiller and Jessica Chastain Star in Apple TV+ Limited Series
Ben Stiller and Jessica Chastain are set to star in the upcoming limited series "The Off Weeks" on Apple TV+. The show follows writing professor Gus Adler (played by Stiller) as he navigates the challenges of divorce and falling in love with Stella West (played by Chastain). The series, consisting of eight episodes, explores the collision of Gus' responsibilities during his custody weeks with his off-week ambitions.
Stiller and Chastain will also serve as executive producers on the project, alongside John Lesher and Kelly Carmichael. Alissa Nutting is the showrunner and executive producer, with Michael Showalter directing and developing the series with Semi-Formal Productions. The show is produced by wiip, with Paul Lee, Gabriel Fisher, Peter Principato, Allen Fischer, Brian Steinberg, and Dean Bakopoulos also serving as executive producers.
This collaboration with Apple TV+ is not new for Stiller and Chastain. Stiller is known for his work on the hit series "Severance" and "High Desert," while Chastain will star in the upcoming series "The Savant" and "The Dealer" on the platform. Showalter previously worked on the Apple miniseries "The Shrink Next Door."
Stiller, primarily known for his roles in comedy films, has shifted his focus to producing and directing in recent years. Chastain, an Academy Award-winning actress, has starred in various acclaimed films and limited series. Their involvement in "The Off Weeks" adds to the anticipation surrounding the series.
Chastain is represented by Mosaic, CAA, imPRint, and Hansen, Jacobson, while Stiller is represented by WME, VIE, ID, and Sloane Offer. Showalter and Semi-Formal are represented by UTA, Artists First, Goodman Genow, and 42West. Nutting is represented by CAA and Artists First, and Bakopoulos is represented by Literate Management, Paradigm Talent Agency, and The Nord Group LLP.
In conclusion, "The Off Weeks" promises to be a compelling series with a talented cast and creative team behind it. Fans of Stiller and Chastain can look forward to seeing them in this new project on Apple TV+.