Joe Otterson TV ReporterIn a competitive situation, Apple has given a straight-to-series order to a comedy series from Phil Lord and Chris Miller, Variety has learned exclusively.Titled “The Afterparty,” the series is described as a murder mystery comedy set at a high school reunion afterparty.
Each of the eight episodes will feature a retelling of the same night told through a different character’s perspective, each with its own unique visual format and film genre to match the teller’s personality.Miller created the series and will also serve as showrunner and executive producer.
Lord will executive produce through the pair’s shingle, Lord Miller. Lord Miller’s vice president of television, Aubrey Lee, will serve as producer.
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