Hulu Rejects La La Anthony and Kim Kardashian’s ‘Group Chat’ Pilot
Hulu has decided not to move forward with the comedy pilot “Group Chat,” which was inspired by La La Anthony’s book “The Love Playbook: Rules for Love, Sex, and Happiness.” This information comes from an exclusive report by Variety.
Background of the Project
The pilot was developed by celebrated writer Kenya Barris and included Kim Kardashian as an executive producer. The project began its journey in 2024, under Kardashian’s first-look deal with 20th Television.
Key Talent Involved
Alongside La La Anthony, who starred and served as an executive producer, the cast featured notable actors such as:
- Yaya DaCosta
- Melanie Liburd
- Rebecca Rittenhouse
- Stephanie Suganami
Kardashian was also expected to make a guest appearance and narrate the series.
Future Collaborations
Despite the setback with “Group Chat,” La La Anthony and Kim Kardashian continue their partnership. They are both set to be executive producers on an untitled comedy series by Tracy Oliver currently in development at Hulu.
Details of the New Project
The new show’s logline teases a story about a crisis manager for athletes who finds her life turned upside down due to her husband’s scandal. In the face of adversity, she seeks support from three close friends as they tackle issues of dating, ambition, and motherhood.
Tracy Oliver’s Reputation
Tracy Oliver is highly regarded, known for writing the successful 2017 film “Girls Trip,” which earned over $140 million globally. Her notable projects also include:
- “The Blackening”
- “The Sun Is Also a Star”
- “Little”
On television, she developed the “First Wives Club” series on BET+ and created the Amazon Prime Video series “Harlem,” which ran for three seasons.
Representation
Tracy Oliver is represented by CAA, Artists First, and Myman Greenspan. Meanwhile, Kim Kardashian is repped by WME, and La La Anthony has representation from Linden Entertainment, WME, and Sloane Offer.
