Aasif Mandvi, renowned for his roles in Evil and The Daily Show, Rong Fu, who has captivated audiences in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Hello (Again), and Tricia Black, a standout performer in Small Achievable Goals and Pretty Hard Cases, have boarded the upcoming comedy series The Miniature Wife on Peacock in recurring capacities. The intriguing details surrounding their respective characters remain closely guarded secrets.
Joining the series' leads and executive producers Elizabeth Banks and Matthew Macfadyen, they are poised to add layers of comedy and depth to the narrative. The ensemble cast also boasts O-T Fagbenle, Zoe Lister-Jones, and Sian Clifford, while Sofia Rosinsky and Ronny Chieng will be seen in recurring roles. Created and executive produced by Jennifer Ames and Steve Turner, whose credits include Boardwalk Empire and Goliath, the showrunner duo brings their unique vision to this high-concept comedy.
Drawing inspiration from Manuel Gonzalez's short story, The Miniature Wife delves into the intricacies of marital dynamics, exploring the shifting power (im)balances between Lindy (played by Banks) and Les (played by Macfadyen) following a technological mishap that unleashes an unprecedented relationship crisis.
Greg Mottola, whose directorial prowess has been showcased in Superbad and The Daytrippers, will helm the first two episodes and serve as an executive producer alongside Banks, Macfadyen, Ames, Turner, Michael Aguilar (I’m Dying Up Here, Kidding), and Michael Ellenberg and Lindsey Springer for Media Res, whose credits include The Morning Show and Pachinko.
Mandvi is represented by UTA, 3 Arts Entertainment, and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman. Fu is managed by Stride Management and the Arthur Agency, while Black is represented by the Baxter Agency. Together, they promise to elevate The Miniature Wife with their exceptional talent and comic prowess.
