The director of “Wine Country” and the writer of “Girls Trip” are teaming up for a female-led comedy. Amy Poehler and Tracy Oliver’s untitled project about four black women has landed a 10-episode, straight to series order from Amazon, The Hollywood Reporter confirms. Oliver is credited as creator and writer, and will executive produce alongside Poehler. The latter will EP via Paper Kite, her Universal Television-based shingle.
Formerly known as “Harlem,” the single-camera comedy centers on four women, who became friends at NYU, “as they navigate sex, relationships, and chasing their dreams.”
“This series is a dream project for me,” Oliver said. “I found the perfect partners in Amy Poehler, Amazon Studios, and Universal, who have championed this project from the beginning.” She continued, “I can’t wait to get started and share the story of these four women navigating the complexities of adulthood through their unbreakable friendship.”
“We are huge fans of Tracy and have long admired her work,” stated Vernon Sanders, co-head of TV at Amazon. “She’s an incredibly talented writer and producer, and we’re thrilled to work with her on a project that reflects the kind of inclusive, joyful creative content we want to be involved with at Amazon Studios,” he added. “We’re also so excited to be in business with Amy and Paper Kite. [Amazon head] Jen Salke and I have known Amy for many years, and we’re so pleased to have the opportunity to work with her again.”
Poehler previously collaborated with Salke and Sanders on “Parks and Recreation,” when they were NBC execs. The multi-hyphenate has produced, written, and directed on series such as “Russian Doll,” “Broad City,” “Difficult People,” and “I Feel Bad.” She co-created the former. Poehler’s current slate includes producing absurdist Adult Swim comedy “Three Busy Debras” and animated Fox sitcom “Duncanville” as well as directing Riot Grrrl-inspired Netflix feature “Moxie.”
Oliver created the “First Wives Club” television reboot, which is expected to arrive on BET’s streaming platform later this year. She’s also producing and directing on the Michelle Buteau, Jill Scott, and Ryan Michelle Bathe-starrer. Next, she’s producing a feature remake of “Clueless.” “The Sun Is Also a Star,” “Little,” and “Survivor’s Remorse” are among Oliver’s screenwriting credits.
