Togetherness (TV series)
American comedy-drama television series
Togetherness is an American comedy-drama television series created by Mark Duplass, Jay Duplass and Steve Zissis. It is primarily written and directed by the Duplass brothers, and stars Mark Duplass, Melanie Lynskey, Amanda Peet, Steve Zissis, and Abby Ryder Fortson. The series focuses on themes such as marriage and friendship.
The show's first season premiered on HBO on January 11, 2015. The series was renewed for an eight-episode second season, which premiered on February 21, 2016.
On March 25, 2016 Togetherness was canceled after two seasons.
Cast
Main
Mark Duplass as Brett Pierson, a sound editor and Michelle's husband
Melanie Lynskey as Michelle Pierson, Brett's wife
Amanda Peet as Tina Morris, Michelle's sister
Steve Zissis as Alex Pappas, an aspiring actor and Brett's best friend
Abby Ryder Fortson as Sophie Pierson, Brett and Michelle's daughter (recurring season 1, starring season 2)
Recurring
Peter Gallagher as Larry Kozinski, a producer and Tina's boyfriend
John Ortiz as David Garcia, a single father who becomes involved with Michelle
Joshua Leonard as Dudley Walker, a director
Mary Steenburgen as Linda, a free spirited woman who becomes Brett's friend (season 1)
Amy Adair as Peggy, the Pierson's babysitter (season 1)
Ginger Gonzaga as Christy, a film industry worker and Alex's girlfriend (season 2)
Katie Aselton as Anna, a helper in Michelle's school plan (season 2)
Emily Althaus as Natalie, a woman Brett meets while working for Uber (season 2)
Episodes
Season 1 (2015)
Season 2 (2016)
Production
In January 2013, HBO ordered the pilot for the series with, Mark Duplass and Jay Duplass writing, directing, and executive producing the series, with Stephanie Langhoff under their Duplass Brothers Productions banner. In March 2013, it was revealed that Amanda Peet, Melanie Lynskey and Steve Zissis joined the cast of the series. In May 2013, it was revealed that Mark Duplass would be starring in the pilot in the lead role. In July 2013, the pilot was picked up to series, with Steve Zissis now joining as a consultant producer and writer.
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