âThis show is based on the only good decision I ever made: falling for a nice Jewish boy,â Foster told Netflixâs Tudum, which refers to the series as âsemi-autobiographical.â
âBut I realized that being happy is way harder than being miserableâthereâs nothing to complain about,â adds Foster, who converted to Judaism before marrying Simon Tikhman in 2019. âSo, I created this show based on all the ways that finding the right person can be so hard.â
What is it about?
The title Nobody Wants This refers to a fictional podcast of the same name, hosted by sisters Joanne (Bell) and Morgan (Lupe). On the podcast, the sisters (and, occasionally, their mother) talk candidly about sex and relationships, which makes Joanne an all-the-more-unlikely match for Noah Roklov (Brody), a rabbi she meets through a mutual friend.
As their relationship progresses, Joanne and Noah attempt to navigate some of the difficulties that come with interfaith dating, especially given Noahâs status within his Jewish community.
(L to R) Kristen Bell as Joanne, Justine Lupe as Morgan in episode 101 of Nobody Wants This.COURTESY OF NETFLIX
Whoâs in the cast?
Kristen Bell and Adam Brody play star-crossed lovers Joanne and Noah, and each brings their unique brand of endearing humor to the roles. In the trailer, Bell is snarky but vulnerable, while Brodyâs boyishness makes the whole concept of a Hot Rabbi sexy. (Also, fun fact: Erin Foster appeared on one season of The OC, the show that made Brody a household name.)
Justine Lupe (Successionâs wonderfully apathetic Willa) and Timothy Simons (Veepâs tall dork Jonah Ryan) add levity as Joanneâs sister Morgan and Noahâs brother Sasha, respectively.
Rounding out the cast are DâArcy Carden, Bellâs former Good Place costar, and Sherry Cola, the breakout star of Joy Ride.
(L to R) Kristen Bell as Joanne, Justine Lupe as Morgan in episode 104 of Nobody Wants This.HOPPER STONE/NETFLIX
Is there a trailer?
Yep! Netflix released the first trailer for the series on August 29. Watch it below:
