Judd Apatow's Next TV Project: Love on Netflix With Gillian Jacobs and Paul Rust

Netflix has ordered two seasons of the new comedy set for 2016 debut

By Chris Harnick Sep 16, 2014 3:28 PMTags
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Netflix and Judd Apatow are going to make Love together. Netflix has ordered two seasons of Love, a new comedy from Apatow, Paul Rust and Lesley Arfin. The comedy will be an "unflinching, hilarious and excruciatingly honest take on modern relationships," the streaming giant said in a press release.

"I am so excited to get to work with Paul and Lesley on this project," Apatow said in a statement. "Netflix has been supportive in ways I couldn't create in my wildest fever dreams."

Rust and Community's Gillian Jacobs will star in the 2016-debuting series as Rus and Mickey.

"Judd Apatow has a unique comedic voice that manages to be delightful, insightful, and shockingly frank -- often at the same time," Ted Sarandos, chief content officer of Netflix, said in a statement. "Together with Paul and Lesley, he's bringing a whole new level of agony and ecstasy to this modern day comedy of manners." 

Love will debut in 2016 with 10 episodes and a second season of 12 episodes has already been ordered. Apatow Productions and Legendary Television will produce the show.

"We at Legendary are thrilled to be working with the wonderfully talented Judd and excited to partner with the Netflix team," Bruce Rosenblum, president of television and digital media at Legendary Television, said in a statement. "We look forward to validating their support for this innovative and genuinely funny series."

Jacobs can next be seen in Community on Yahoo Screen and she'll appear in the new season of Girls.