Dying for Sex is an upcoming comedy drama miniseries for FX on Hulu, starring Michelle Williams and based on the podcast series of the same name by Nikki Boyer.
Premise
A woman diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer ends her 15 year marriage in order to explore herself and her sexuality before her death.
Cast
Main
- Michelle Williams as Molly
- Jenny Slate as Nikki
Recurring
- Rob Delaney as Neighbor Guy
- David Rasche as Dr. Pankowitz
- Esco Jouléy as Sonya
- Jay Duplass as Steve
- Kelvin Yu as Noah
- Sissy Spacek as Gail
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by [2] | Original release date [1] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | TBA | Story by : Kim Rosenstock & Elizabeth Meriwether Teleplay by : Kim Rosenstock | April 4, 2025 |
| 2 | TBA | TBA | Sheila Callaghan | April 4, 2025 |
| 3 | TBA | TBA | Keisha Zollar | April 4, 2025 |
| 4 | TBA | TBA | Madeleine George | April 4, 2025 |
| 5 | TBA | TBA | Harris Danow | April 4, 2025 |
| 6 | TBA | TBA | Sasha Stewart & Sabrina Wu | April 4, 2025 |
| 7 | TBA | TBA | Elizabeth Meriwether | April 4, 2025 |
| 8 | TBA | TBA | Kim Rosenstock | April 4, 2025 |
Production
It was announced in November 2023 that Michelle Williams was cast to star in the series, which Liz Meriwether and Kim Rosenstock would showrun.[3] In January 2024, Jenny Slate would join the cast.[4] Rob Delaney, David Rasche, Esco Jouléy, Jay Duplass, Kelvin Yu and Sissy Spacek would be added in recurring roles in April.[5][6][7]
Filming on the series began in March 2024 in New York City.[8]
Release
The series will premiere with all eight episodes on April 4, 2025.[1]
References
- ^ a b Petski, Denise (February 13, 2025). "'Dying For Sex' Starring Michelle Williams & Jenny Slate Gets Premiere Date At FX". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
- ^ "Dying for Sex". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 30, 2023). "Michelle Williams To Headline FX Series Dying For Sex From Liz Meriwether, Kim Rosenstock & Leslye Headland Based On Podcast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 17, 2024). "Jenny Slate Joins Michelle Williams In FX Series Dying For Sex". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ Petski, Denise (April 17, 2024). "Dying For Sex Adds Rob Delaney, David Rasche & Esco Jouléy As Recurring". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (April 18, 2024). "Dying for Sex Series at FX Casts Jay Duplass, Kelvin Yu (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 23, 2024). "Sissy Spacek Joins FX's 'Dying For Sex' As Recurring". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
- ^ "'Dying for Sex (DFS)'". Backstage. Retrieved April 23, 2024.