The Bear and The White Lotus stars are teaming up for a new Apple TV+ series about former child actors, created by one of the series’ stars. There have been a plethora of impressive Apple TV+ original series that have become staples of the streaming service. This includes dramas like the thrilling Severance and the sci-fi show Dark Matter. However, comedic shows have also become popular on the platform as well, such as the ongoing series Shrinking and the upcoming Ted Lasso season 4.
Now, Deadline reports that The Bear‘s Ayo Edebiri and The White Lotus‘ Will Sharpe are teaming up for Prodigies, an Apple TV+ show created by Sharpe and executive produced by Edebiri. The romantic comedy series follows Didi (Edebiri) and Ren (Sharpe), a pair of former child actors who have been together since they were kids, now questioning if their current life is living up to their younger selves’ expectations. This includes wondering about the status of their relationship, given how long they’ve been with one another.
Production company Sister is involved in making Prodigies, having previously worked with Sharpe on Flowers.
What Prodigies Means For Apple TV+
Both Stars Are Perfect Given Their Filmmaking Histories
Sharpe is no stranger to comedic roles, having played Ethan Speller on the cast of The White Lotus season 2, while he’s set to star in the upcoming Netflix rom-com TV show Too Much. He also has multiple filmmaking credits under his belt, having written and directed comedic movies like Black Pond, The Darkest Universe, and The Electrical Life of Louis Wain. His TV writing credits are for black comedies Flowers and Landscapers, making him very familiar with crafting funny stories on screens big and small.
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As for Edebiri, while she’ll be reprising her role as Sydney in The Bear season 4, she’s also set to appear in the comedy drama film Ella McCay, while doing voice work as April O’Neil in Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. However, she’s branched out into thriller roles recently too, such as the March 2025 film Opus and the upcoming After the Hunt. Both of these actors are well-known for comedic and drama roles, making their collaboration on Prodigies a perfect blend of talent.
Our Take On Sharpe & Edebiri’s Prodigies
An Interesting Take On The Rom-Com Genre
Given Edebiri and Sharpe’s seasoned acting careers, the pair are likely going to offer a hilarious yet dramatic storyline in Prodigies. The premise alone is an intriguing take on the rom-com genre, as it explores a couple who have been together for literally their entire lives now questioning their relationship. What the outcome will be from their approach is unclear, but with black comedy being a staple of Sharpe’s, the series could push the limits surrounding expectations of the genre.
Source: Deadline