AceShowbiz - Netflix has officially approved a new comedy series adapted from Justin Halpern’s autobiography, I Suck at Girls, which humorously chronicles his awkward attempts at navigating relationships with the opposite sex.

The forthcoming show will follow the lives of three high school sophomores as they face the challenges of romance and adolescence. The series will be showrun, written, and executive produced by Halpern alongside his creative partner Patrick Schumacker under their Delicious Non-Sequitur Productions banner.

Halpern and Schumacker currently serve as co-showrunners and executive producers on ABC’s Abbott Elementary and hold similar roles on Max’s Harley Quinn, showcasing their strong presence in television comedy.

Expressing enthusiasm for the project, Halpern stated he is “incredibly excited to make a show that can hopefully capture the funny, emotional and oftentimes humiliating experience of growing up,” distinguishing it from his previous focus on adult life struggles.

The comedy will star Kayo Martin (The Plague) as Steven, Jeremy Ray Taylor (It, Big Sky) as Garrett, and Laila Pruitt (BMF, Will Trent) as Anna, bringing youthful energy to the coming-of-age narrative.

Additionally, the series will be executive produced by acclaimed producer Bill Lawrence, known for his work on Apple TV+ hits Ted Lasso and Shrinking, alongside Jeff Ingold, Liza Katzer for Doozer Productions, and Chet Dave for Delicious Non-Sequitur Productions.

Production will be handled by Warner Bros. Television, which holds an overall deal with both Delicious Non-Sequitur and Doozer Productions, ensuring strong studio backing for the series.

It is notable that Halpern’s memoir previously inspired the 2014 Fox sitcom Surviving Jack, starring Christopher Meloni, which was canceled after one season. This new adaptation appears to place a stronger emphasis on the high school perspective rather than the earlier show’s focus on paternal tough-love advice found in I Suck at Girls.

Tracey Pakosta, Netflix’s vice president of U.S. comedy series, praised the creative team for their talent in turning personal, unconventional ideas into widely relatable and engaging content. She emphasized that the series “captures universal truths about life and relationships with authentic heart and humor” and expressed confidence that it will resonate deeply with audiences.

With the combination of Halpern’s autobiographical insight, a talented cast, and a proven production team, I Suck at Girls is positioned to offer a fresh, humorous, and heartfelt take on the trials of growing up and young love.