Dan Levy, Rachel Sennott Set Netflix Crime Comedy Series With Taylor Ortega, Laurie Metcalf to Star

Netflix has ordered a new comedy series from Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott, with Levy set to star alongside Taylor Ortega and Laurie Metcalf.

The untitled series will consist of eight episodes and go into production later this year. The announcement was made by Netflix chief content officer Bela Bajaria on stage at the Netflix upfronts in New York City on Wednesday.

Per the official logline, “Two deeply incapable siblings (Levy, Ortega) are blackmailed into the world of organized crime.”

“I’m so excited to be bringing this truly chaotic family story to life with Netflix,” Levy said. “Thrilled with the team we’re building both behind the scenes and in front of the camera. Taylor Ortega is going to become a household name and it’s been my life’s mission to get to call Laurie Metcalf ‘mother.’ Looking forward to getting to share this with everyone.”

Levy and Sennott are co-creators and executive producers on the series. Levy will also serve as showrunner in addition to starring.

The series is the first under Levy’s Netflix overall deal via his Not a Real Production Company banner. Previously, Netflix released Levy’s feature directorial debut “Good Grief,” which he also starred in and wrote. The series is Levy’s second original scripted show, following his breakout success with “Schitt’s Creek.”

He is repped by CAA, Range Media Partners, and Yorn Levine Barnes.

Ortega recently appeared in the Netflix comedy series “The Four Seasons” as well as shows like “Ghosts,” “What We Do in the Shadows,” and the revival of “Party Down.” She previously starred in the Fox comedy series “Welcome to Flatch.” In film, her recent credits include “Another Simple Favor” and “Jackpot.”

She is repped by Gersh, Mosaic, and Granderson Des Rochers.

Variety exclusively reported that Metcalf will appear in the third season of Ryan Murphy’s hit Netflix series “Monster,” in which she will play the mother of Ed Gein. She is one of the most celebrated actresses of her time, receiving multiple accolades for her work in television, film, and theater. She is a 12-time Emmy nominee with four wins — one for best guest actress in a comedy for “Hacks” and three consecutive wins for the original run of “Roseanne.” In film, Metcalf received an Academy Award and Golden Globe nomination for her role in “Lady Bird.” Metcalf is also a six-time Tony Award nominee and two-time winner — one for “A Doll’s House, Part 2” and the other for “Three Tall Women.