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Netflix has ordered a new comedy series from Mindy Kaling, the company announced on Wednesday.
The show, which has yet to have a title, will center on the “complicated life of a modern-day first generation Indian American teenage girl,” taking inspiration from Kaling’s own childhood.
Alongside Kaling, Lang Fisher, who also worked on “The Mindy Project,” will serve as co-creator, showrunner, writer and executive producer.
Howard Klein (“The Mindy Project,” “The Office,” “Parks and Recreation”) and David Miner (“30 Rock,” “Master of None”) will also executive-produce.
The project marks Kaling’s first series on Netflix. “Get ready for lots of relatable, awkward teen moments,” the comedian announced on social media.
I’m joining the @netflix fam! 🙌🏾 @loulielang and I are working on a brand-new @netflix TV comedy about the life of a modern-day first generation Indian American teenage girl. Get ready for lots of relatable, awkward teen moments. 🤦🏾♀️🙆🏾♀️💁🏾♀️🎉 More coming soon❣️https://t.co/fMnLYIpF5w
— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) March 20, 2019
In an interview with Variety, the 39-year-old star described how the series came to be.
“Netflix approached me about doing a series on young Mindy. I wasn’t as interested in telling a period piece about an Indian girl growing up in the ’80s, but I told them I’d love to do a show about a 15-year-old Indian girl now.”
Fans — many of South Asian descent — have expressed excitement about the show, with some asking to be casted.
THIS IS THE INDIAN AMERICAN REPRESENTATION YOUNG ME NEEDED! go mindy go!!!
— alyssa 💫 (@alyssanambiar) March 20, 2019
@mindykaling @netflix y’all can cast me anytime pic.twitter.com/jwpCUWWkGu
— swooooop (@bringmethecurry) March 20, 2019
Omgg what do I need to do to be cast as an extra cousin at the family party?? 🙆🏽♀️ I love this btw
— Ambika (@beeksandgeeks) March 21, 2019
Shoutout from down under, from another awkward brown kid growing up not knowing where she fits and thinking writing is the path for me. You’re an inspiration @mandykaling! Thank you.
— Eva Acharya (@evacharya) March 21, 2019
Kaling recently wrapped up production on a mini-series adaptation of “Four Weddings and a Funeral” for Hulu and Uni TV, according to Deadline. She served as executive producer and writer of the show, which is scheduled for release this year.
Featured Images via Instagram / @mindykaling
