'Almost Family': Release date, plot, cast, trailer, and everything else about the Fox show
Based on the Australian production 'Sisters', Fox 'Almost Family' is an upcoming family drama that is set to explore some very hot-button issues such as identity and human connection. Coming from executive producers Jason Katims and Annie Weisman and directed by Leslye Headland, 'Almost Family' brings to you, according to Fox, "the story of a family formed through extreme circumstances." The family drama explores the lives of three women who are brought together by a disturbing reality that stems from genetic testing.
Here is everything you need to know about Fox's 'Almost Family.'
Release date
'Almost Family' is set to come to Fox on October 2, 2019, at 9 PM ET/PT.
Plot
According to the official synopses provided by Fox, "only child Julia Bechley finds her life turned upside down when her father, Leon Bechley, reveals that, over the course of his prize-winning career as a pioneering fertility doctor, he used his own genetic material to conceive upwards of dozens of children. Reeling from this explosive revelation, Julia discovers two new sisters – former best friend Edie Palmer and ex-Olympic athlete Roxy Doyle. As these three young women begin to embrace their new reality, Julia must figure out what life is like without Leon by her side; Edie comes to grips with her burgeoning sexuality, as her marriage falters; and Roxy faces adulthood out of the spotlight. Against all odds, the three women will attempt to form a bond as sisters, even as they must welcome a tidal wave of new siblings into their rapidly expanding family."
Cast
Brittany Snow as Julia Bechley
Snow plays the role of Dr Bechley's only child Julia Bechley. The actress is known for her roles in 'Pitch Perfect' franchise, and 'Hairspray'. She has also worked on award-winning independent films such as 'Vicious Kind' and '96 Minutes.'
Megalyn Echikunwoke as Edie Palmer
Megalyn plays the role of Edie Palmer, Julia's former best friend, who grew up with the Bechley and has only recently found out the truth about her lineage. The actress can be currently seen in the feature film 'Late Night' alongside Emma Thompson, Mindy Kalin, Kugh Dancy, John Lithgow, and Amy Ryan. She has also worked on 'Night School' opposite Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish, 'Step Sisters', 'The Meddler', and 'Damsels in Distress.'
Emily Osment as Roxy Doyle
Osment plays the role of retired Olympic athlete Roxy Doyle. The actress was last seen on Chuck Lorre's Golden Globe-winning comedy 'The Kominsky Method' alongside Michael Douglas and Alan Arkin. Osment is perhaps best known for her role of Lilly Truscott on 'Hannah Montana.'
Timothy Hutton as Dr Leon Bechley
Timothy Hutton stars as the pioneering fertility doctor, who used his own genetic material to conceive upwards of dozens of children over the course of his prize-winning career. The actor is known for his work on 'The Haunting of Hill House', 'American Crime' - for which he received an Emmy Award nomination - and 'Leverage'. The actor will be seen in the upcoming Julie Taymor's 'The Glorias: A Life of the Road', which is based on the feminist icon Gloria Steinem's best-selling memoir, alongside Julianne Moore and Alicia Vikander.
Creators
'Almost Family' is produced by Universal Television and FOX Entertainment. Annie Weisman wrote the pilot, while Leslye Headland executive-produced and directed it. Jason Katims, Weisman, Jeni Mulein, Imogen Banks, Sharon Levy and Randy Zisk serve as executive producers of the show. The series is based on the original Endemol Shine Australia series 'Sisters' from Jonathan Gavin and Imogen Banks.
Trailer
The trailer to 'Almost Family', in its own way, sets the tone of the series. The world has only just discovered the truth behind Dr Bechley's award-winning career as a pioneering fertility doctor. The upturns the life of Julia Bechley, who has lived the life of an only child. Very soon, men and women related to her via the genetic material start showing up, further complicating things for her. For instance, her former best friend Edie is actually her sister! In the trailer, Edie is shown confronting her mother, who tells her that despite being aware of Leon Bechley's (wrong)doings, it is her who is Edie's mother and who raised her.
Where to watch
'Almost Family' will be premiering on Fox on October 2, 2019, at 9 PM ET/PT.
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