HBO Max Orders Julia Child Series

Sarah Lancashire (Happy Valley) is set to star in a scripted series about the life of world-renowned chef Julia Child, which has been ordered as an original for HBO Max.

The series, titled Julia, is from Lionsgate Television and 3 Arts Entertainment. Lancashire will star alongside David Hyde Pierce (Frasier), as well as Brittany Bradford (Broadway’s Bernhardt/Hamlet), Fran Kranz (Homecoming), Fiona Glascott (Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald), Bebe Neuwirth (Madam Secretary), Isabella Rossellini (Silent Retreat) and Jefferson Mays (I Am the Night).

Julia is directed by Charles McDougall (House of Cards) and written by Daniel Goldfarb (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel). Chris Keyser (The Society) will serve as showrunner as well as executive produce along with 3 Arts Entertainment’s Erwin Stoff (Edge of Tomorrow).

HBO Max ordered the show straight-to-series, and it is scheduled to continue production late spring in Boston, where the pilot was filmed.

“We are so happy to help bring the incomparable Julia Child back to the small screen, when we need her more than ever, ” said Sarah Aubrey, head of original content at HBO Max. “This show’s look into her life, marriage and trailblazing career as she transformed the way we talk about food is an absolute delight. Our incredible cast and formidable creative team are a recipe for success, and we couldn’t be more excited.”

“We’re delighted to expand our relationship with HBO Max by teaming with our production partners at 3 Arts on Julia, the complex and compelling story of the celebrated chef, author and TV personality who almost single-handedly invented the world of food television,” said Jocelyn Sabo, Lionsgate Television Group’s senior VP. “Combining an extraordinary creative team, powerhouse cast and timely subject matter, the series has all the ingredients to resonate with HBO Max audiences for years to come.”