Home Economics (TV series)

Home Economics is an upcoming American comedy television series developed by Michael Colton and John Aboud that is set to premiere on ABC on April 7, 2021 as a midseason entry in the 2020–21 television season.[2]

Home Economics
GenreComedy
Developed by
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • John Aboud
  • Michael Colton
  • Topher Grace
  • Eric Tannenbaum
  • Grace Tannenbaum
  • Kim Tannenbaum
Camera setupSingle-camera[1]
Production companies
DistributorDisney–ABC Domestic Television
Release
Original networkABC

Premise

Inspired by the life of co-creator Michael Colton, Home Economics takes a look at the heartwarming yet super-uncomfortable and sometimes frustrating relationship among three adult siblings: one in the 1 percent, one middle-class and one barely holding on.[1]

Cast and characters

Production

Development

On October 25, 2018, it was announced that Fox had put the project in development with a script commitment and a penalty attached.[3] On February 13, 2020, ABC gave the production a pilot order. The pilot was written by Michael Colton and John Aboud.[4] On December 8, 2020, ABC picked up Home Economics to series. It was developed by Colton and Aboud, who are expected to executive produce alongside Topher Grace, Grace Tannenbaum, Eric Tannenbaum, and Kim Tannenbaum.[1] The series is set to premiere on April 7, 2021.[2]

Casting

On February 14, 2020, Topher Grace was cast to headline Home Economics.[5] On July 16, 2020, Caitlin McGee, Karla Souza, and Sasheer Zamata joined the main cast.[6] Upon the series order announcement, Jimmy Tatro, Shiloh Bearman, Jordyn Starr Curet, Chloe Jo Rountree, and JeCobi Swain were cast in starring roles.[7]

Filming

The series began filming on February 1, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.[8]

References
  1. White, Peter (December 8, 2020). "ABC Picks Up 'Home Economics' To Series, Siblings Comedy Comes From Michael Colton, John Aboud, Topher Grace & Lionsgate". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 9, 2020. Retrieved December 8, 2020.
  2. Andreeva, Nellie (January 25, 2021). "ABC Sets Krista Vernoff Thursday As 'Rebel' Joins Night & 'AMLT' Moves; 'Grey's Anatomy' Return Delayed". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 25, 2021. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  3. Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (October 25, 2018). "Fox Developing Family Comedy 'Home Economics' From Michael Colton, John Aboud, The Tannenbaum Co. & Lionsgate". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 31, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  4. Andreeva, Nellie (February 13, 2020). "ABC Picks Up Siblings Comedy Pilot 'Home Economics' From Michael Colton, John Aboud & Lionsgate TV". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 28, 2020. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  5. Andreeva, Nellie (February 14, 2020). "Topher Grace To Headline & EP ABC Comedy Pilot 'Home Economics' In Rich Deal". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 6, 2020. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  6. Andreeva, Nellie (July 16, 2020). "Caitlin McGee, Karla Souza & Sasheer Zamata Cast In 'Home Economics' ABC Comedy Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 9, 2020. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  7. Otterson, Joe (December 8, 2020). "'Home Economics' Starring Topher Grace Ordered to Series at ABC". Variety. Archived from the original on December 9, 2020. Retrieved December 8, 2020.
  8. "Home Economics". Production List. January 4, 2021. Archived from the original on January 9, 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
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