Unique: Apple TV+ praises the dramedy PhysicalCreated, starring and executive produced by Rose Byrne, will complete its run with its upcoming 10-episode third season, which will debut on August 2. Studios, was written as a final chapter and would provide fans with a satisfying conclusion (while also leaving a few things open ended).
Byrne and Weissman said, “We are grateful to Apple, TomorrowStudios, and all of our creative partners for giving her the opportunity to bring Sheila to life in all her stark glory.” “With this final season, Sheila's three act saga of rebellion, recovery and redemption reaches the satisfying conclusion she and her fans so richly deserve. We are very proud to share this final chapter with everyone.
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Set in the idyllic but fragile beach paradise of 1980s San Diego, Physical Follows Sheila Rubin (Byrne), a quietly traumatized, seemingly dutiful housewife who supports her smart but controversial husband's bid for the state legislature. But behind closed doors, Sheila has her own darkly witty outlook on life she rarely lets the world see. She's also battling a complex set of personal demons related to her self-image… until she's freed from a most unexpected source: the world of aerobics.
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Season 2 finds Byron successfully launching her first fitness video only to face some new and bigger obstacles in her way. She is torn between loyalty to her husband (Rory Scovell) and the values he represents, and a dangerous attraction to someone else. And since she's no longer the only game in town, she finds herself outnumbered by some new competitors on the road to building a full-fledged fitness empire.
Physical Deirdre Friel and Paul Sparks are also there. Joining the cast in Season 3 is Zooey Deschanel as Kelly, a network sitcom star who decides to enter the booming fitness industry.
“During the three charming seasons Physical, We are honored to work with Annie Weissman and TomorrowStudios to bring to the screen Sheila Rubin's journey of transformation and personal empowerment through Rose Byrne's fearless, moving, and often very funny, portrayals, said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+. “We are aware of the impact this character and story has had on audiences around the world and can't wait for you to join us on this final exhilarating ride, which is a hugely rewarding finale to this iconic series. “
Physical Produced by Tomorrow Studios, ITV Studios Partnership. It is written and executive produced by Weisman, who serves as showrunner. The series is directed by Stephanie Lang, who also executive produces for Tomorrowland Studios and Byrne with Edelstein, Becky Clements and Alyssa Bachner.
“We are incredibly proud to be producing a three-season arc of Sheila Rubin's powerful story that has resonated with audiences around the world,” said Tomorrow Studios' Edelstein, Clements and Bachner. “As we enter this closing chapter, we are so grateful for the incredible work done by the entire cast and crew, especially director/EP Stephanie (Lange); to Rose for her endless talent and dedication; Annie for her vision, creativity and partnership; And for their unwavering support of Apple TV+.”
in addition to Physical, byron coming soon platonic, A new Apple Original comedy series, in which she stars and is an executive producer alongside Seth Rogen. It will premiere on 24 May.
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