The upcoming originalDisney+comedy seriesExtraordinarycastsSiobhán McSweeney(Derry Girls), andMáiréad Tyers,star of the upcoming filmBelfastfor a first season consisting of eight episodes. The show is among a number of U.K.-based shows the streamer has announced for the platform alongsideThe Ballad of Renegade NellandWedding Season.
Extraordinaryfocuses on a young woman named Jen (Tyers) as she struggles to find her place in a world where everyone but her has superpowers. The series is described as a “fresh, innovative comedy” centering around a coming-of-age story and celebrating your own strengths. The series is written by newcomerEmma Moranand produced byKilling Eve’s Sid Gentle Films.Sally Woodward Gentleof Sid Gentle Films praised Moran’s writing ability describing her as,
“An extraordinary new writer with a brilliantly distinctive and ingenious voice. This genre curve-ball will chime with the crises everyone carries with them through their neuroses fueled lives. We love it and are delighted that Liam and the team at Disney Plus are behind us.”
RELATED:‘The Lord of the Rings’ Amazon Series Moving Production to UK for Season 2Starring alongside Tyers is a host of rising talent.Sofia Oxenhamof the seriesPoldarkplays Jen best friend Carrie.Bilal Hasana(Teen Monologues) stars as Carrie’s boyfriend Kash, andLuke Rollasonjoins the cast as Jen and Carrie’s new flatmate.Robbie Gee(Boxing Day) andSafia Oakley-Green(The Origin) will also star in the show.
Filming, which began today, will be set in London. Gentle,Lee Morris, andCharles Dawsonserves as executive producers with the series being directed byToby MacDonaldandJennifer Sheridan. One episode is stated to be directed byNadira Amrani.
No details have been given regarding the shows release date. However, the show will premiere within the streaming service’s hub Star, which is known for housing content made for general audiences as opposed to the younger demographic Disney is known for. The announcement forExtraordinarycomes just a few weeks after reported heated debates between executives about creating more adult-focused content.
