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Marry Me
GenreSitcom
Created byDavid Caspe
Starring
ComposerGabriel Mann
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time22 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseOctober 14, 2014 (2014-10-14)

Marry Me is an upcoming American sitcom television series created and executive produced by David Caspe with co-executive producers/director Seth Gordon and Jamie Tarses for Sony Pictures Television.[1] The series stars Casey Wilson and Ken Marino and will debut on NBC during the 2014–15 television season, where it will air on Tuesday nights at 9 pm (ET/PT)/8 pm (CT).[2] The series premiere is scheduled for October 14, 2014.[3]

Series creator David Caspe loosely based the premise on his recent marriage to actress Casey Wilson, who stars as Annie.[4] Like Caspe's previous sitcom Happy Endings, this series will also be set in Chicago.[5]

Plot details

This series follows what happens to longtime couple Annie (Casey Wilson) and Jake (Ken Marino) when their deeply committed relationship turns into a long and bumpy ride on the way to altar after the question of "Will You Marry Me?" is popped. After six years together, the couple struggles with trying to decide whether a whirlwind of big fights and botched marriage proposals spells doom for their relationship, when instead they discover a series of "signs" that they think means they are meant for each other.

Faced with proposals gone awry and a string of other unfortunate coincidences, Annie and Jake find themselves destined to be together whether they can get it together or not.

Cast

Main

  • Casey Wilson as Annie – Jake's longtime girlfriend, described as emotional and over-dramatic, in contrast to the more laid-back Jake. She has an "epic meltdown" when Jake doesn't propose during a romantic vacation and unleashes on Jake for his inability to commit, just as he's about to pop the question. Afterwards, she attempts to make it up to Jake by instead proposing to him at work, which ends with Jake losing his job.
  • Ken Marino as Jake – Annie's longtime boyfriend, described as the more rational and level-headed in the couple, he is often forgiving of Annie's quirks and over-dramatic behavior. He's uncomfortable expressing his emotions and waits too long to propose to Annie. Stunned when she enters into an epic rant at the moment he intended to pop the question, Jake asks for some time to recover and plan his next move after the botched proposal.
  • Sarah Wright Olsen as Dennah – Annie's proudly single best friend. She is said to have a "take it or leave it" attitude toward marriage.
  • John Gemberling as Gil – Jake's divorced friend who sells hair loss products. He's having trouble coping after his wife recently left him.
  • Tymberlee Hill as Kay – Annie and Jake's eccentric friend and next door neighbor.
  • Tim Meadows as Kevin One – One of Annie's gay dads, both named Kevin. Both of "The Kevins" often argue which one of them is her biological father, despite the obvious fact that "Kevin One" is African-American and Annie is white.

Recurring

  • Dan Bucatinsky as Kevin Two – One of Annie's gay dads, both named Kevin. It's said Annie got her dramatic side from her dads, who named her after the famous Broadway musical.
  • JoBeth Williams as Myrna – Jake's controlling, type-A personality mom, who clashes with Annie over most things.
  • Danielle Schneider as Cassie – Gil's ex-wife, who he's recently separated from.[6]
  • Stephen Guarino as Derrick – A cross-over character from Happy Endings who will also recur on this show, as confirmed by creator David Caspe at the Paley Center panel.

Episodes

No. in
series 		Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Pilot"[7]Seth GordonDavid CaspeOctober 14, 2014 (2014-10-14)N/A
2"Move Me"[8]Seth GordonDavid Caspe & Erik SommersOctober 21, 2014 (2014-10-21)N/A

References

  1. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (May 6, 2014). "NBC Orders Comedy 'Marry Me' Starring Casey Wilson to Series". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 7, 2014.
  2. ^ "Fresh Comedies, Captivating Dramas and Highly Popular Returning Series Highlight NBC's Well-Balanced and Dynamic 2014-15 Primetime Schedule". The Futon Critic. May 11, 2014. Retrieved May 11, 2014. in fall 2014
  3. ^ NBC Announces Fall Premiere Dates For New 2014-15 Season from The Futon Critic (June 3, 2014)
  4. ^ Mallozzi, Vincent (May 24, 2014). "Their Life Is a Laugh Riot". New York Times. Retrieved May 26, 2014.
  5. ^ Rackl, Lori (May 12, 2014). "Chicago-set rom-com a promising addition to NBC's new line up". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved July 7, 2014.
  6. ^ http://www.nerdist.com/2014/07/exclusive-casey-wilson-and-david-caspe-on-their-autobiographical-sitcom-marry-me/
  7. ^ "Marry Me Schedule Updates". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 5, 2014.
  8. ^ "Marry Me Writers Room Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved September 5, 2014.
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