Janelle James Comedy Series 'Rock City' in Development at Hulu
Originally published Jun 17, 2026
By Ethan Shanfeld · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 17, 2026
Key points
- Janelle James and David Caspe are developing a new comedy series for Hulu.
- The show, 'Rock City,' follows a woman who inherits a tourist trap in the Virgin Islands from her father.
- The protagonist discovers that the inheritance brings more than just a business to manage.
- The project is in the early development stage with no confirmed production dates.
- James and Caspe are known for their work on comedy projects like 'Happy Endings.'
Janelle James is working on a new comedy series for Hulu, co-created with David Caspe, known for 'Happy Endings.' The show, titled 'Rock City,' centers on a woman returning to her hometown in the Virgin Islands after inheriting a local tourist attraction from her estranged father. The logline suggests the protagonist quickly discovers that the inheritance comes with more than expected challenges. The project is currently in the development phase, with no further details about casting or production timelines. Both James and Caspe have a strong track record in comedy, raising expectations for the show's potential.
Read the original story: Variety — by Ethan Shanfeld