Paul Ruddis heading back to Netflix. After turning in one of the best performances of his career inDuncan Jones’ Netflix filmMute, Rudd has now signed on to lead a fully fledged comedy series for the streaming service. The actor will star inLiving with Yourself, which will be directed byLittle Miss SunshineandBattle of the SexesfilmmakersJonathan DaytonandValerie Faris.
The series will find Rudd playing two roles in a story that follows a man struggling in life who undergoes a new treatment to become a better person.The Daily ShowandThe DetourproducerTimothy Greenbergwill serve as executive producer and showrunner while Dayton and Faris will direct all eight episodes of the show’s first season.
This is further proof that the dynamics in the industry are changing significantly—Rudd, who this summer toplined his very own Marvel movieAnt-Man and the Wasp, is perfectly fine taking a regular role on a Netflix TV series. One of the reasons this is so amenable to a prolific performer’s busy and in-demand schedule is the shortened season length, but beyond that, Rudd has been no stranger to television.
While Rudd had standout roles in films likeCluelessandRomeo + Julietand had a successful career in theater, he arguably got a major profile boost with his guest stint onFriendsplaying Phoebe’s significant other. Most recently Rudd reprised hisWet Hot American Summerrole for two Netflix seasons ofWet Hot American Summer: First Day at CampandWet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later.
Rudd will next be seen on the big screen inAvengers 4, butLiving with Yourselfmarks his next major commitment. There’s no word on when filming will begin or when we can expect to seeLiving with Yourself, but this is exciting news nonetheless.
