HBO have announced a new comedy series from Sharon Horgan

The untitled comedy is part of a new two-year first-look television deal between Sharon Horgan, Merman and HBO.

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It has today been announced that HBO has signed a two-year first-look television deal with actor, writer, and producer Sharon Horgan and her production company Merman, which began this month.

HBO has also given a straight-to-series order for a new original comedy series, the first project under this deal, from Horgan and produced by Merman, with Horgan serving as writer, star, and executive producer.

The as-yet-untitled comedy series, follows a 50-year-old divorcee’s search for sex and love whilst juggling caring for her ailing parents and parenting her should-be grown up son.

Speaking about the new deal and upcoming series, Sharon Horgan said "I’m so happy to once again be working with Casey, Amy, Francesca and the team at HBO, and really excited that Merman get to continue to tell stories for a company that’s been home to some of the most iconic television shows ever created."

To which Amy Gravitt, Executive Vice President, HBO & Max Comedy Programming, added "We're thrilled to be reunited with Sharon. Her willingness to offer up her own experiences through the characters she creates makes us all feel a little less lonely, that is what sets her comedy apart so brilliantly."

"She also has such a sharp eye for material and a strong desire to shepherd other people’s stories, we’re looking forward to the new talent she will bring into the fold."