Not quite
Flashdance…
Physical, a new, 10-episode dramedy starring Rose Byrne as a 1980s aerobics instructor is coming to Apple TV+ in June.
Created by Annie Weisman (
About a Boy, Suburgatory, Desperate Housewives), the series also features Rory Scovel, Dierdre Friel, Della Saba, Lou Taylor Pucci, Paul Sparks and Ashley Liao.
Set in the idyllic but fragile beach paradise of sunny 1980s San Diego, “Physical” is a half-hour dark comedy following Sheila Rubin (Byrne), a quietly tortured, seemingly dutiful housewife supporting her smart but controversial husband’s bid for state assembly. But behind closed doors, Sheila has her own darkly funny take on life she rarely lets the world see. She’s also battling a complex set of personal demons relating to her self-image…. that is, until she finds release through the unlikeliest source: the world of aerobics.
Rose Byrne is taking us back to the ’80s!
Apple TV+ released the first teaser trailer for their upcoming dark comedy
Physical, starring the 41-year-old actress as an aerobics instructor.
Here’s the show’s plot summary: “Set in the idyllic but fragile beach paradise of sunny 1980s San Diego,
Physical is a half-hour dark comedy following Sheila Rubin (played by
Byrne), a quietly tortured, seemingly dutiful housewife supporting her smart but controversial husband’s bid for state assembly. But behind closed doors, Sheila has her own darkly funny take on life she rarely lets the world see. She’s also battling a complex set of personal demons relating to her self-image…. that is, until she finds release through the unlikeliest source: the world of aerobics. At first hooked on the exercise itself, Sheila’s real road to empowerment comes when she discovers a way to merge this newfound passion with the burgeoning technology of videotape to start a revolutionary busines
Rose Byrne takes advantage of burgeoning videotape technology to transform her whole way of life in the new trailer for Apple TV Plus new series Physical.
The 41-year-old actress portrays Sheila Rubin, a quiet housewife in 1980s San Diego who is supporting her husband s run for state assembly.
While she s not taking care of her husband and kids, she devotes herself to the magical world of aerobics where she transforms herself into a fitness lifestyle guru.
New trailer: Rose Byrne takes advantage of burgeoning videotape technology to transform her whole way of life in the new trailer for Apple TV Plus new series Physical
Rose Byrne gets Physical in trailer for Apple TV+ series
Physical. Led by Rose Byrne (
Instant Family), the series follows her character becoming a lifestyle guru in the world of 1980s aerobics. Watch the trailer below…
Physical is created, written and executive produced by Annie Weisman (
Almost Family), who also acts as the showrunner, and sees Byrne starring alongside Rory Scovel, Dierdre Friel, Della Saba, Lou Taylor Pucci, Paul Sparks and Ashley Liao.
Craig Gillespie , Liza Johnson and Stephanie Laing are directing the episodes and also serving as executive producers alongside Tomorrow Studios’ Marty Adelstein and Becky Clements. Byrne, Alexandra Cunningham, John McNamara and Sera Gamble are also exec producing.
Physical teaser: Rose Byrne plays housewife turned fitness guru
UPI News Service, 04/27/2021
Apple TV+ is giving a glimpse of the new series Physical.
ADVERTISEMENT The streaming service shared a teaser trailer for the comedy-drama Tuesday featuring Rose Byrne as Sheila Rubin, a housewife living in 1980s San Diego.
The preview shows Sheila (Byrne) begin a journey of self-discovery after discovering aerobics. With her newfound passion, Sheila transforms into a fitness and lifestyle guru. Sheila Rubin is a quietly tormented housewife in 80s San Diego, who behind closed doors battles extreme personal demons and a vicious inner voice. BUt things change when she discovers aerobics, sparking a journey toward empowerment and success, an official description reads.