What day and time will 'Wellmania' be released? Everything you need to know about the Netflix series

Directed by Erin White and Helena Brooks, 'Wellmania' is about a middle-aged woman's struggle with a medical crisis and how she manages to recover
PUBLISHED MAR 11, 2023
Celeste Barber stars in 'Wellmania' (Netflix)
Celeste Barber stars in 'Wellmania' (Netflix)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Netflix and Australian comedian-actress Celeste Barber have worked in collaboration on a comedy-drama TV show titled 'Wellmania,' based on author-journalist Brigid Delaney's novel 'Wellmania: Misadventures in the Search for Wellness'.

Apart from Barber, we will also see 'The Lord of the Rings' star Miranda Otto in a pivotal role.

The Netflix series, directed by Erin White and Helena Brooks, is about a middle-aged woman's struggle with a medical crisis and how she manages to recover. The series' co-creators have been announced as Brigid Delaney and Benjamin Law, with Celeste Barber, Belinda King, Bree-Anne Sykes, Benjamin Law, Chris Oliver-Taylor, and Warren Clarke serving as executive producers. Romina Accurso, Nick Coyle, and Amy Stewart wrote the show’s script.

READ MORE

What day and time will 'Class of '07' release? And everything else you need to know about comedy series

What day and time will 'Unseen' release? Everything you need to know about Netflix's South African series

When will ‘Wellmania’ be released?

‘Wellmania’ will premiere on Netflix on March 29, 2023.

How to watch ‘Wellmania’?

‘Wellmania’ will be available on Netflix around the world. Apart from Netflix’s website, the show can be viewed on Netflix’s app, available on Google’s Play Store and Apple’s App Store. Netflix is also available on Roku, PlayStation, Xbox, Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, smart TVs, YouView, BT TV Box, Now TV, and Sky Q.

What is the plot of ‘Wellmania’?

Liv Healy, a food blogger who leads a sedentary lifestyle, is challenged with a serious medical crisis, obligating her to reassess her life choices and her 'live fast, die young' mindset. Liv obtains a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that could elevate her into the American mainstream as a TV judge, but she struggles with her lifestyle as a series of unforeseen circumstances in Australia prevent her from attempting to enter the United States of America until she passes a medical exam.

Not wanting to pass up the opportunity, the food blogger embarks on a wellness journey to explore various methods of healthy lifestyles to get fit and active, and reconquer her life. Live mesmerizes herself in the journey, simply trying everything from gym routines and coastal jogs to plant-based diets and herbal laxatives. But what she truly needs to combat is what inspires her fear and self-esteem issues, as well as whether she is present for the individuals in her life.

Who stars in ‘Wellmania’?

Celeste Barber, JJ Fong, Genevieve Mooy, Lachlan Buchanan, Remy Hii, Alexander Hodge, Anthony Phelan, Simone Kessell, Virginie Laverdure, and Johnny Carr star in the eight-episode series. Miranda Otto, Leah Vandenberg, and Aden Young have also been cast as recurring characters on the show.

What is the buzz around ‘Wellmania’?

'Wellmania,' a show based on a non-fiction novel by author-journalist Brigid Delaney, offers an in-depth dive into the wellness industry, which has lately been referred to as a billion-dollar industry, while still questioning simple yet critical questions such as what is wellness? Does anything that other people say works work?

The series, which stars a multifaceted, vibrant, and fascinating female lead, will make the audience think about wellness and maintaining good health, especially in a post-pandemic world in a different manner. It is going to make them curious if all these grandiose health and well-being regimens work or not.

GET THE BIGGEST ENTERTAINMENT STORIES
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

MORE STORIES

Apart from playing Director Leon Vance, Rocky Carroll has also directed several episodes of 'NCIS' starting from Season 12.
1 hour ago
Director Leon Vance, played by Rocky Carroll, worked tirelessly to restore the agency, but his fate was met with a twist no one expected.
2 hours ago
Matthew Lillard lends a chilly presence in his first interaction with Vanessa Fisk (Ayelet Zurer) in 'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 2.
3 hours ago
The latest episode of the ABC series reveals the involvement of a major political candidate in Roman's disappearance
3 hours ago
Miley Cyrus revisits her ‘Hannah Montana’ era with surprises, candid confessions, and unexpected moments.
4 hours ago
The premiere of 'Daredevil' Season 2 teases the return of a major Netflix Marvel hero, one who Matt Murdock is very familiar with
6 hours ago
‘School Spirit’ starring Peyton List and Milo Manheim has been greenlit for a fourth season on Paramount+
6 hours ago
Miley Cyrus brings humor and surprise to the ‘Hannah Montana’ anniversary event, with candid moments and playful jabs.
6 hours ago
The second season of the action-adventure series will delve into Murdock's fight against Fisk's rule over New York City
7 hours ago
‘The Americans’ gets a bold Korean reimagining at Disney+, with big names attached and early doubts giving way to curiosity around the project.
8 hours ago