Freeform has announced that it will develop a new comedy series from Jenna Fischer and Alexandra Henrikson called National Parker.
What’s happening:
- Freeform announced today that it has put into development National Parker, a half-hour comedy from actress and executive producer Jenna Fischer (Splitting Up Together and The Office), and writer Alexandra Henrikson with Warner Horizon Scripted Television.
- Fischer will serve as executive producer and Henrikson (Maniac) will serve as co-executive producer and is also set to write the pilot script.
Synopsis:
- When social media–obsessed Parker Adams’ world comes crashing down after a breakup, she decides to put her New York City life behind her and become an adult with a real job – as a national park ranger at Alaska’s Hickberry National Park.
What they’re saying:
- Jenna Fischer: “When Alex and I met we became fast friends, bonding over our love of national parks, activism and a desire to create projects for badass funny women. We also wanted to showcase the ingenuity and brilliance of the often-underestimated millennial generation. National Parker is what sprang forth. We couldn’t be more thrilled to be working with Warner Horizon and Freeform to bring National Parker to life.”
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