Hannigan nabs lead in Damon-Affleck comedy
CEBU, Philippines - “How I Met Your Mother†star Alyson Hannigan has already lined up her follow-up job after her nine-season run as Lily in the series. The actress, currently filming the final season of the CBS hit, will star in the Ben Affleck-and-Matt Damon-produced half-hour “More Time With Family†pilot.
Hannigan will co-star opposite Tom Papa in the multicamera comedy about a husband and father (Papa) who makes a career change in order to spend more time with his family. The actress will play Cindy Rizzo, Tom’s wife, who is described as an amazing mother who runs the house like a drill sergeant and has endless energy. She’s tasked with trying to teach Tom how to handle the family.
The plot is said to be based on the stand-up of Papa and the experiences of Damon. Affleck and Damon will executive produce the 20th Century Fox Television entry through their Pearl Street Films.
In addition to HIMYM, Hannigan’s credits include her breakout role in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer†as well as the “American Pie†franchise and its sequels.
Meanwhile, HIMYM creators are already prepping the spinoff, “How I Met Your Dad†starring Greta Gerwig. (FREEMAN)
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