Hulu Passes on Group Chat Pilot, Greenlights New Anthony-Kardashian Comedy

Hulu has shelved the comedy pilot "Group Chat," starring La La Anthony and executive produced by Kim Kardashian, after nearly two years in development, but the longtime friends are pressing forward with a new half-hour comedy series at the streamer.

The decision to pass on "Group Chat" came recently, ending a project that drew inspiration from Anthony's 2014 book, "The Love Playbook: Rules for Love, Sex, and Happiness." The series followed a group of successful women in their 40s living in Los Angeles, balancing careers, relationships, and friendships through their private group chats that exposed the realities behind their polished lives. Anthony was set to star alongside Yaya DaCosta, Melanie Liburd, Rebecca Rittenhouse, and Stephanie Suganami, with Kardashian serving as executive producer, narrator, and guest star. Written and executive produced by Kenya Barris, the pilot had generated anticipation since entering development in 2024 under Kardashian's first-look deal at 20th Television.

Anthony, whose real name is Alani Nicole Vázquez, expressed enthusiasm for the concept last year at an industry event. "It's going to be so fun and relatable watching five women navigate life...