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Jessica Elbaum is an American producer. She is best known for co-founding the production company Gloria Sanchez Productions with Will Ferrell and Adam McKay in 2014. [1] She has been nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards and won " Best First Feature " at the 36th Independent Spirit Awards for producing the film Booksmart .
May 19, 2020 · Jessica Elbaum went from Will Ferrell’s assistant to head of her own female-focused production company, Gloria Sanchez Productions (behind films like Booksmart and Hustlers).
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Dead to Me is about a friendship that blossoms between Jen (Applegate) and Judy (Cardellini). Jen is a recently widowed real estate agent based in Laguna Beach, California, trying to come to terms with her loss through therapy, exercise, and other methods. She uses anger and resentment as an outlet for her grief. She meets Judy in a grief support g...
Main
1. Christina Applegateas Jen Harding, a realtor whose husband Ted was killed by a hit-and-run driver shortly before the start of the series 2. Linda Cardellinias Judy Hale, a woman Jen meets at a grief support group who befriends her; she is the hit-and-run driver 3. James Marsden as 3.1. Steve Wood (season 1), Judy's emotionally abusive ex-fiancé, an attorney involved with the Greek Mafia 3.2. Ben Wood (seasons 2–3), Steve's (almost) identical twin brother, a chiropractor, and Jen's new love...
Recurring
1. Diana-Maria Rivaas Ana Perez, the police detective in charge of the hit-and-run case 2. Brandon Scottas Nick Prager, a police detective on administrative leave whom Judy meets at the grieving retreat 3. Valerie Mahaffeyas Lorna Harding, Jen's mother-in-law and Ted's mother 4. Natalie Morales as Michelle (seasons 2–3),Judy's love interest and Ana's ex-girlfriend 5. Ed Asneras Abe Rifkin (season 1), Judy's friend from the retirement home where she works 6. Keong Simas Pastor Wayne, Jen and J...
Guest
1. Olivia Macklin as Bambi (season 1), a waitress and Ted's mistress 2. Steve Howeyas Jason (season 1), a widower Jen meets at a grief retreat 3. Tara Karsianas Erica Brewer (season 1), Charlie's principal 4. Lily Knight as Linda, a member of the grief support group 5. Tom Virtueas Doug (season 1), a potential client of Jen's 6. Beth Littlefordas Doug's wife (season 1) 7. Adora Soleil Bricher as Shandy Adams, a girl in Henry's class who finds Ted's body 8. Chelsea Spack as Heidi (seasons 1-2)...
Development
On April 5, 2018, it was announced that Netflix had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes. The series was created by Liz Feldman who was also expected to write for the series and executive produce alongside Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, and Jessica Elbaum. Production companies involved with the series were slated to consist of Gloria Sanchez Productions and CBS Television Studios. On November 2, 2018, it was reported that Amy York Rubinwould direct the...
Casting
On July 11, 2018, it was announced that Christina Applegate had been cast in one of the series' two lead roles. On August 3, 2018, it was reported that Linda Cardellini had been cast in the series' other lead role. A week later, it was announced that Max Jenkins and Luke Roessler had been cast in series regular roles. On September 12, 2018, it was reported that James Marsden and Ed Asner had been cast in starring roles. In October 2018, it was announced that Sam McCarthy had joined the cast i...
Critical response
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the first season has an approval rating of 86% based on 50 reviews, with an average rating of 6.5/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "Dead to Me doesn't always deliver on the gallows humor that it promises, but the sterling duo of Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini elevates the series above its pulpier aspects—offering a deeply moving relationship shaped by mutual grief." On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 67 out of 10...
Viewership
On July 17, 2019, Netflix announced that the series was on track to be streamed by over 30 million viewers within its first month of release on the streaming platform.
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Mini Bio. Jessica Elbaum is known for Booksmart (2019), Dead to Me (2019) and Hustlers (2019). She is married to Rafael Marmor. Family. Spouse. Rafael Marmor (? - present) Trivia. After college she worked in publicity for MGM Studios before quitting. Worked as Will Ferrell's assistant at Gary Sanchez Productions.
Jun 16, 2021 · 20th Century Studios has signed a three-year first-look deal with Will Ferrell and Jessica Elbaum ‘s Gloria Sanchez Productions for feature-length movies in the theatrical and streaming space ...
Oct 28, 2021 · Will Ferrell and producing partner Jessica Elbaum reveal their ambitions, their slate and why a nine-figure sale isn't their focus — at least not today. By Lacey Rose. October 28, 2021 6:00am...
