Picture: Tina Fey at the 2015 FYC screening of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. – (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
Netflix is developing a television adaptation of Alan Alda’s 1981 movie Four Seasons. Co-created by, producing and starring Tina Fey, filming will begin later this year. We’ll track everything you need to know about The Four Seasons, including the plot, cast news, production updates, and the Netflix release date.
The Four Seasons is an upcoming Netflix Original and television adaptation of Alan Alda’ 1981 movie of the same name. Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield are the co-creators and writers of the series. All three are listed as executive producers and are joined by Eric Gurian (Mean Girls), David Miner (Never Have I Ever), and Jeff Richmond (Mulligan). Alan Alda and Marissa Bergman are listed as producers.
The two production companies working on the series are Universal Television and Fey’s own production, Little Stranger, Inc.
What is the plot of The Four Seasons?
We have a synopsis for the upcoming adaptation of The Four Seasons:
“A series adaptation based on the 1981 film of the same name, which followed three couples who take vacations together each season and the changes in the group dynamic when one of the couples splits up and the man brings a much younger woman on subsequent trips.”
Who are the cast members of The Four Seasons?
The only confirmed cast member announced is Tina Fey.
The actress and comedienne has starred and produced in multiple Netflix projects. She previously starred in the Netflix film Wine Country and shows such as Girls5eva and Mulligan, and she had a guest appearance on an episode of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman. She created and produced the beloved Netflix sitcom Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.
Fey’s upcoming role in The Four Seasons will be her first regular television role since 30 Rock.
Outside of Netflix, she has starred in and produced multiple movies and television shows, including Mean Girls, 30 Rock, Sisters, and Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.
For several years, Tina Fey wrote and starred on Saturday Night Live.
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – JUNE 07: (L-R) Tina Fey, Ellie Kemper and Jane Krakowski attend the FYC screening of Netflix’s “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” at Pacific Design Center on June 7, 2015 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
What is the production status?
Official Production Status: Pre-Production (Last Updated: 15/01/2024)
At the time of writing, the series was still in pre-production. Filming is currently expected to begin at some point later this year.
What is the episode count?
There will be a total of eight episodes. Each episode has an expected runtime of 30 minutes.
It has been reported that the budget of each episode will be between $2 million to $3 million.
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