Toni Collette Stars in New Apple TV Series Lenni
Production is currently underway in Sydney for the adaptation of the Norwegian hit Pernille, directed by Dearbhla Walsh.
By Jonathan Hoffmann ·
Toni Collette will headline the upcoming comedy-drama series Lenni for Apple TV. The project is currently in production in Sydney, Australia.
Collette plays the title character, a divorced social worker and mother of two. The series premise centers on her professional life in child welfare and the chaos of her personal household following a family tragedy.
Apple TV describes Lenni as a darkly comedic mystery about the nature of family. The official synopsis notes that Lenni fights for other people's families while her own remains in a constant state of hilarious chaos.
The narrative follows the character through a new case where her work and personal life collide. The stakes in this specific storyline are described as high as her two worlds intersect.
The series is an adaptation of the Norwegian show Pernille, created by Henriette Steenstrup. Sarah Scheller adapted the material for the screen. Dearbhla Walsh, who directed Bad Sisters and Margo’s Got Money Troubles, directs Lenni.
The supporting cast includes Ciarán Hinds, Dan Wyllie, Josh McKenzie, Celeste Barber, Genevieve Hegney, Arka Das, and Wayne Blair.
