Minnie Driver, Amandla Jahava to Lead ‘Peep Show’ Reboot Pilot at FX
variety.comJoe Otterson TV Reporter Minnie Driver and Amandla Jahava are set to play the lead roles in FX’s “Peep Show” pilot, Variety has learned.
In addition, Yana Gorskaya (“What We Do in the Shadows”) has come onboard to direct the pilot. The pilot, a reboot of the British comedy series of the same name, was originally commissioned at FX in December 2022.
The official logline states, “Taking inspiration from the original UK series ‘Peep Show’ and its unique narrative format, the pilot follows the relationship between a long-suffering assistant (Jahava) and her boss (Driver), an emotionally unstable tech entrepreneur.” The role marks a return to FX for Driver, who previously starred in the series “The Riches” at the cable network.
She is best known for her feature work, including her Oscar-nominated role in “Good Will Hunting.” Her other feature credits include “Circle of Friends,” “Rosaline,” and Amazon’s “Cinderella.” She will next be seen in the biopic “Chevalier.” In TV, Driver has also starred in the ABC comedy series “Speechless” and the Amazon series “Modern Love.” She is repped by CAA, Untitled Entertainment, Independent Talent Group, and Yorn Levine Barnes.
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