Julianna Margulies is returning to television, AMC has announced.
The actress has been cast in Marti Noxon’s upcoming drama Dietland for the network, based on Sarai Walker’s 2015 bestselling novel of the same name. Margulies will play Kitty Montgomery, an ambitious magazine editor who must deal with a feminist terrorist organization targeting those close to her. The show’s lead is Plum Kettle (Joy Nash), an obese woman preparing for weight-loss surgery who encounters rival feminist factions along the way.
Videos by PopCulture.com
Up Next: ‘The Good Wife’ Star Julianna Margulies Recalls Scary Incident With Steven Seagal
“Sucked into a terrifying news cycle, Kitty can no longer rely on her old-school media power,” Kitty’s character description reads, “and must instead play a whole new game of master manipulation where rules no longer apply.”
Noxon will serve as executive producer/showrunner for the series.
“Juliana is diabolically talented and beautiful, which makes her perfect to play our Kitty. I am genuinely honored to have the opportunity to work with her. She’s a special human and a rare actor,” Noxon said in a statement, via TVLine. “I can’t wait to start and for the world to get a load of this show. I am also so grateful to AMC and [co-producer] Skydance for supporting us and trusting the Dietland team with this provocative, wild story.”
Margulies previously starred on CBS’ The Good Wife from 2009-2016. She also famously played Carol on ER.
Photo Credit: Shutterstock.com
Related Posts
-
Carrie Preston stars as Elsbeth Tascioni in ELSBETH, a new drama based on the character featured in THE GOOD WIFE and THE GOOD FIGHT. The show follows Elsbeth Tascioni, an astute but unconventional attorney who, after her successful career in Chicago, utilizes her singular point of view to make unique observations and corner brilliant criminals alongside the NYPD. ELSBETH premiers in the 2023-2024 season on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. Pictured: Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni. Photo: Elizabeth Fisher/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. -
THE GOOD DOCTOR – "Carrots" – When a patient suffering from anorexia can't gain the necessary weight needed to survive heart surgery, Claire suggests they perform an experimental surgery which Melendez strongly opposes. Shaun worries Glassman's refusal to walk the hospital floor will keep him from being discharged and tries to persuade him to ambulate. Meanwhile, Shaun and Lea change the terms of their current relationship on "The Good Doctor," MONDAY, OCT. 29 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on The Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images Television Network. (Jack Rowand/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images) ANTONIA THOMAS
