I didn’t suppose this might come, however considered one of my favourite memoirs is getting an upcoming book-to-screen adaptation, and that’s I’m Glad My Mother Died by Jennette McCurdy.
I do know, I’m certain that at face worth, that title is daring, and if you have not heard concerning the very fashionable memoir, you’re questioning how somebody might write that about their mom. However when you learn the memoir, you really begin to perceive why. The e book was an enormous hit, and truthfully, it’s not that stunning {that a} new adaptation is within the works.
However when and the place will this new present premiere? And what can we anticipate? Here’s what we at the moment know.
What Is The ‘I’m Glad My Mother Died’ Premiere Date?
On the time of scripting this in July 2025, there may be no set premiere date for I’m Glad My Mother Died, which isn’t that shocking. The sequence was introduced in early July. It could be fairly a shocker if we already had a date on the 2025 TV schedule – and even the 2026 TV schedule.
However the excellent news is that, in line with Deadline, Apple TV+ is dealing with the sequence. Apart from the several-year await Severance Season 2, the streaming platform is usually good at dealing with its exhibits. As one of many finest streaming platforms, Apple TV+ frequently releases new seasons of its TV sequence, and when it has a restricted sequence or miniseries, it’s usually fast to adapt it.
Since that is such a profitable e book, we’ll hopefully obtain some updates about it quickly.
The I’m Glad My Mother Died Forged
Regardless of the sequence solely simply being introduced, we already know that one main star is hooked up, and that, my associates, is Jennifer Aniston. In response to the Deadline article above, she is about to play Debra McCurdy, the author’s mom. Aniston can be serving as an government producer on the sequence, which is itself improbable.
There was some preliminary concern that this new function on Apple TV+ would intersect with Aniston’s different profitable sequence on the platform, The Morning Present. There’s an upcoming fourth season of The Morning Present and doubtless an anticipated Season 5. Nonetheless, the Deadline article said that it received’t intervene and “won’t” affect her capacity to star alongside Reese Witherspoon.
This is good news for each sequence. Aniston is already a brilliant well-known title. Clearly, most individuals know her from her time among the many Associates forged, which is really what made her a family title. Nonetheless, she’s since appeared in lots of different films and TV exhibits. A few of Jennifer Aniston’s finest movies embody Marley & Me, Go With It, We’re The Millers, Horrible Bosses, and extra.
Having her within the lead function for this adaptation is completely wonderful, and I’m so right here for it.
There hasn’t been any phrase set but on who will play the function of Jennette McCurdy or anybody else that was featured throughout the e book. Nonetheless, as these bulletins are launched, we’ll maintain this up to date.
I’m Glad My Mother Died Is An Adaptation From The Memoir By Little one Star Jennette McCurdy
So should you’ve gotten this far, I’m assuming you’ve most definitely learn the e book. But when not, and also you’re actually inquisitive about that title, right here’s the essential gist.
I’m Glad My Mother Died is a memoir by Jennette McCurdy, a toddler star who was featured on the favored Nickelodeon sequence iCarly and gained worldwide fame as Sam Puckett. The sequence was so huge that it earned a by-product on Paramount+ years later. Nonetheless, it was cancelled after three seasons, and McCurdy was not affiliated.
Within the e book, she particulars her life rising up within the limelight together with her domineering and mentally abusive mom, in addition to the main points of what occurred behind the scenes whereas McCurdy was working at Nickelodeon, and her life after the sequence ended.
The e book itself delves into many features of McCurdy’s life that followers usually questioned about, from her time on iCarly with a person often called ‘The Creator’ (to keep away from lawsuits), to her time on Sam & Cat.
The memoir was a vital hit and offered out on-line in seconds when it was introduced. It additionally grew to become a New York Instances Bestseller in all codecs and remained a major hit for greater than a 12 months. On the time of its launch, McCurdy spoke to The Hollywood Reporter in August 2022, saying that she was so glad that so many individuals had linked together with her story:
I’ve been so touched by how a lot the emotional thrust of the story has linked with folks, which I see as being my relationship with my mother. That’s an vital and complex relational dynamic to discover, and to see that individuals are responding to it has been wonderful. And to see folks responding to the humor of it and the facet of exploring consuming problems and complex grief, it’s actually been unimaginable.
In response to The Hollywood Reporter in July 2025, the brand new adaptation is described as a “dramedy” and can heart on the “codependent relationship” that McCurdy had together with her mom when she was eighteen and the way her mom “relishes” within the stardom that her daughter brings in.
I imply, I’m already right here for this as a fan of the unique e book. However now I’m even extra excited.
Jennette McCurdy Will Govt Produce
One thing else that was confirmed is that Jennette McCurdy will even government produce the sequence, which is truthfully improbable. In the event you learn the memoir, McCurdy expressed that as time went on, she discovered herself not eager to be within the limelight as a result of her previous trauma and her sense of therapeutic, so working behind the scenes is one thing she really enjoys.
She will probably be co-showrunning, writing, and producing the present alongside Ari Katcher, who is understood for his work on the exhibits Ramy and The Jerrod Carmichael Actuality Present (two hilarious TV sequence, by the best way).
The Sequence Will Be Ten Episodes
The very last thing we all know concerning the adaptation is that I’m Glad My Mother Died goes to be a ten-episode sequence, which is fairly par for the course relating to exhibits on Apple TV+. With that in thoughts, I’ve a sense it’ll be well-told, and I can’t wait to see it.
What are you excited for relating to the I’m Glad My Mother Died adaptation? I must test my Apple TV+ subscription to make sure it’s updated for the brand new sequence. I would like it now already.