David Farnor | On 16, Sep 2019

“The path of life brings us many troubles,” purrs a scientist in the new trailer for Living with Yourself, in case Netflix’s cloning comedy wasn’t already an exciting enough prospect.

The series stars Paul Rudd and Paul Rudd as Miles Elliott, a man struggling in life, who undergoes a novel spa treatment that promises to make him a better person, only to learn he’s been replaced – literally – by a better version of himself.

Told from multiple perspectives and intersecting storylines, the eight-part series is written by Timothy Greenberg (The Daily Show with Jon Stewart) and directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris (The Battle of the Sexes, Little Miss Sunshine). Greenberg executive produces with Anthony Bregman and Jeff Stern for Likely Story, Tony Hernandez for Jax Media, Dayton, Faris, Rudd, and Jeff Blitz.

A mind-bending comedy that stars not only Paul Rudd and Paul Rudd but also Aisling Bea as his wife? Sign up us now – and then keep us company as we watch the trailer on repeat until its premiere on Netflix on 18th October.

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First look: Paul Rudd and Paul Rudd star in Netflix’s Living With Yourself

22nd August 2019

Paul Rudd and Paul Rudd are finally starring together in a new Netflix series called Living with Yourself.

For years, fans have been left having to make do with just one of the Ant-Man star, but now, they’re getting two for the price of Rudd, as the scout not only signs up for his first leading TV role, but also doubles up for maximum Rudd value. He plays Miles, a man who is struggling in life. When he undergoes a novel spa treatment that promises to make him a better person, he finds he’s been replaced by a new and improved version of himself.

As he deals with the unintended consequences of his actions, Miles finds he must fight for his wife (Aisling Bea), his career, and his very identity. Told from multiple perspectives, the eight-episode series was created and written by Emmy Award winner Timothy Greenberg (The Daily Show with Jon Stewart) and is directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris (The Battle of the Sexes, Little Miss Sunshine). Greenberg executive produces with Anthony Bregman and Jeff Stern for Likely Story, Tony Hernandez for Jax Media, Dayton, Faris, Rudd, and Jeff Blitz.
 
Living With Yourself launches globally on Friday 18th October. Here are some new images of Paul and Paul in action:

 

Aisling Bea joins Netflix’s Living with Yourself

28th August 2018

Aisling Bea has joined the cast of Netflix’s Living with Yourself.

The Irish actor, comedian and writer will co-star in the philosophical comedy with Paul Rudd… and Paul Rudd.

The Ant-Man stars as one person in an inventive series that asks: do we really want to be better? The show is created by Emmy and Peabody Award-winner Timothy Greenberg (The Daily Show with Jon Stewart), who will serve as showrunner on the project. The scripted series will follow a man struggling with his life who undergoes a novel treatment to become a better person, and finds he’s been replaced by a new and improved version – revealing that his own worst enemy is himself.

Bea’s role in the programme is under wraps, reports Deadline, but she needs no introduction to UK viewers. She’s has been in everything from Hard Sun and The Fall to Dave’s Taskmaster, while also captaining a team on 8 Out of 10 Cats and appearing on Live at the Apollo, Would I Lie to You? and more.

Bea is no stranger to Netflix either, having been featured in the streaming giant’s second season of stand-up showcase The Comedy Lineup.

Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris (Little Miss Sunshine, Battle of the Sexes) will direct Living with Yourself, and serve as executive producers alongside Greenberg, Anthony Bregman and Jeff Stern for Likely Story, Tony Hernandez for Jax Media, and Jeff Blitz.

 

Paul Rudd and Paul Rudd to star in Netflix’s Living with Yourself

10th August 2018

Paul Rudd will star in a new Netflix series called Living with Yourself. Joining him as co-star will be Paul Rudd.

Together, Rudd and Rudd will lead the dual cast of one person in an inventive philosophical comedy that asks: do we really want to be better?

The show is created by Emmy and Peabody Award-winner Timothy Greenberg (The Daily Show with Jon Stewart), who will serve as showrunner on the project. The scripted series will follow a man struggling with his life who undergoes a novel treatment to become a better person, and finds he’s been replaced by a new and improved version – revealing that his own worst enemy is himself.

Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris (Little Miss Sunshine, Battle of the Sexes) will direct the series, and serve as executive producers alongside Greenberg, Anthony Bregman and Jeff Stern for Likely Story, Tony Hernandez for Jax Media, and Jeff Blitz.

Rudd will also exec produce. The actor needs no introduction, with Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp currently out in cinemas, grossing $430 million at the global box office to date. He also needs no introduction to Netflix, after appearing in the streaming giant’s series Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp and Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later, as well as voicing a character in the animated movie The Little Prince.

Netflix has ordered an eight-episode first season.

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