Dying for Sex
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| Genre | Comedy drama |
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| Based on | Dying for Sex by Nikki Boyer |
| Showrunner | Elizabeth Meriwether |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Network | FX on Hulu |
Dying for Sex is an upcoming American comedy drama miniseries for FX on Hulu, starring Michelle Williams and based on the podcast series of the same name by Nikki Boyer.
Premise
[edit]A woman diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer ends her 15 year marriage in order to explore herself and her sexuality before her death.
Cast
[edit]Main
[edit]- Michelle Williams as Molly
- Jenny Slate as Nikki
Recurring
[edit]- 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
[edit]| No. | Title [1] | Directed by [1] | Written by [3] | Original release date [2] |
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| 1 | "Good Value Diet Soda" | Shannon Murphy | Story by : Kim Rosenstock & Elizabeth Meriwether Teleplay by : Kim Rosenstock | April 4, 2025 |
| 2 | "Masturbation is Important" | Chris Teague | Sheila Callaghan | April 4, 2025 |
| 3 | "Feelings Can Become Amplified" | Chris Teague | Keisha Zollar | April 4, 2025 |
| 4 | "Topping is a Sacred Skill" | Shannon Murphy | Madeleine George | April 4, 2025 |
| 5 | "My Pet" | Shannon Murphy | Harris Danow | April 4, 2025 |
| 6 | "Happy Holidays" | Shannon Murphy | Sasha Stewart & Sabrina Wu | April 4, 2025 |
| 7 | "You're Killing Me, Ernie" | Shannon Murphy | Elizabeth Meriwether | April 4, 2025 |
| 8 | "It's Not That Serious" | Shannon Murphy | Kim Rosenstock | April 4, 2025 |
Production
[edit]It was announced in November 2023 that Michelle Williams was cast to star in the series, which Liz Meriwether and Kim Rosenstock would showrun.[4] In January 2024, Jenny Slate would join the cast.[5] Rob Delaney, David Rasche, Esco Jouléy, Jay Duplass, Kelvin Yu and Sissy Spacek would be added in recurring roles in April.[6][7][8]
Filming on the series began in March 2024 in New York City.[9]
Release
[edit]The series will premiere with all eight episodes on April 4, 2025.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Listings - Dying For Sex on FX on Hulu". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
- ^ 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.