'The Girls on the Bus' (2024) air date, plot, full cast and how to stream Max's political drama
Show name: The Girls on the Bus
Platform: Max
Date of release: March 14, 2024
Country of origin: United States
Genre: Drama
Director: Amy Chozick, Julie Plec
Full cast list: Melissa Benoist, Natasha Behnam, Adam Kaplan, Rose Jackson Smith, Hettienne Park, Peter Jacobson, Scott Cohen and others
'The Girls on the Bus' is an upcoming American political drama series, created by Amy Chozick and Julie Plec.
The show is inspired by Chozick's 2018 memoir, "Chasing Hillary." Scheduled to debut on Max on Thursday, March 14, 2024, it is a collaborative production by Berlanti Television, Factory Underground, My So Called Company, and Warner Bros. Television Studios.
What is the plot of 'The Girls on the Bus'?
Embark on the campaign trail with 'The Girls on the Bus,' featuring four dynamic female journalists showcasing their distinctive reporting styles and personalities.
Led by Sadie McCarthy (Melissa Benoist), a journalist longing for the golden age of campaign reporting, the series chronicles her experiences covering a presidential candidate for a prominent newspaper.
Teamed up with fellow competitors Grace (Carla Gugino), Lola (Natasha Behnam), and Kimberlyn (Christina Elmore), Sadie forges an unexpected bond, forming a found family amid the drama of the White House battle.
The official synopsis reads, "Four female journalists who follow every move of a parade of flawed presidential candidates, finding friendship, love, and a scandal that could take down not just the presidency but our entire democracy along the way."
'The Girls on the Bus' main cast
Melissa Benoist
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Melissa Marie Benoist, an American actress, singer, and producer, gained prominence with her debut major role as Marley Rose in the Fox musical comedy-drama 'Glee', where she served as a series regular during the fifth season.
Benoist, with a diverse heritage encompassing French, German, English, and Scottish roots, embarked on her journey into the entertainment world from an early age.
Starting dance classes at 3, she found herself in a church play directed by her aunt at just 4 years old.
Natasha Behnam
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Natasha Behnam, with training in improvisation from UCB and Groundlings, has skillfully contributed her talents to various sketch and improv teams over the years.
Her versatility extends to acting and writing, exemplified by her dual role as Actress and Writer for the ViacomCBS Comedy 'Showcase' in 2021
Beyond that, Natasha remains dedicated to crafting her projects, demonstrating her commitment to creative expression.
Rose Jackson Smith
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Rose Jackson Smith is an American actress known for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017), White House Plumbers (2023), and Zoo.
How to stream 'The Girls on the Bus'?
'The Girls on the Bus' will be exclusively available on Max from Thursday, March 14.
Accessing Max is made easy with subscription plans featuring both monthly and yearly billing choices.
The available Max plans and their corresponding prices include the 'With Ads' plan at $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year.
The 'Ad-Free' plan at $15.99 per month or $149.99 per year, and the 'Ultimate Ad-Free' plan is available at $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year.
'The Girls on the Bus' trailer
