Netflix is set to release the comedy-drama series Nobody Wants This on September 26, a show loosely based on the life of its creator, Erin Foster. The series follows Joanne, a sex podcast host who has a history of making questionable relationship choices.
Her life takes a turn when she meets Noah, an unconventional rabbi, and they form an unlikely pair. As they navigate their relationship, they face numerous obstacles, including their vastly different approaches to life and their meddling families.
The series consists of 10 episodes, each ranging from 20 to 30 minutes in length.
Erin Foster shared the inspiration behind the show with Tudum, stating: “This show is based on the only good decision I ever made: falling for a nice Jewish boy. But I realized that being happy is way harder than being miserable (there’s nothing to complain about).”
She continued, “So, I created this show based on all the ways that finding the right person can be so hard. Nobody Wants This, but we do, and that’s all that matters.”
The show boasts a talented cast, including Kristen Bell as Joanne. Bell, a 44-year-old American actress, began her career on stage before gaining recognition for her roles in Veronica Mars, Heroes, and Gossip Girl.
She has also starred in films like Forgetting Sarah Marshall and lent her voice to the beloved Disney character Princess Anna in Frozen. She is wedded to actor Dax Shepard, and the couple share two daughters.
Noah’s character is brought to life by Adam Brody, a 44-year-old American actor who shot to fame as Seth Cohen in the Fox TV series The O. C.
He both starred in and produced the TV series StartUp and has made appearances in Shazam! and Fleishman Is in Trouble.
Before his acting career took off, he attended MiraCosta College for a year, dropping out at 19, before making the move to Hollywood to pursue acting.
He is married to actress Leighton Meester, and they have a son and a daughter.
Justine Lupe portrays Joanne’s sister Morgan. The 35-year-old American actress is recognised for her role as Willa Ferreyra in Succession.
Audiences may also recognise her from Cristela, Mr Mercedes and The Marvelous Mrs Maisel.
Her grandmother, Kay Schomp, has a theatre named in her honour at the Denver School of the Arts.
Sasha, Noah’s brother, is played by Timothy Simons, a 46-year-old American actor and comedian.
He is most famous for his role as Jonah Ryan in the HBO series, Veep. He has also appeared in The Interview and The Boss.
The star is married to Annie Simons, and they are parents to two children.
Esther, Sasha’s wife, is portrayed by Jackie Tohn, an American actress and musician.
She is known for her roles as MelRose in Netflix’s GLOW and Courtenay Fortney in the Amazon series The Boys.
She was a contestant in the eighth season of American Idol, making it to the semi-finals.
Emily Arlook portrays Rebecca, Noah’s former girlfriend. The 34-year-old American actress is recognised for her roles in Grown-ish, Big Time Adolescence and You People.
Her father, Richard Arlook, is a talent manager and film producer. She is engaged to actor Will McCormack, and they have two children together.
Shiloh Bearman plays Miriam, Sasha’s daughter. The young actress has previously starred in Home Economics as Gretchen.
The ensemble cast also includes Michael Hitchcock as Henry, Paul Ben-Victor as Ilan, Sherry Cola as Ashley, Stephanie Faracy as Lynn and Tovah Feldshuh as Bina.
Nobody Wants This airs on Netflix on September 26