New Talent Joins HBO Max Comedy Pilot "How to Survive Without Me"

The forthcoming HBO Max pilot, "How to Survive Without Me," is expanding its ensemble with the addition of several new performers, as Variety exclusively revealed. These individuals are set to appear in guest capacities within the comedy project. Among the new additions are Kevin Changaris, known for his work in "Succession," and Pressley Hosbach, who has featured in "Erin & Aaron." Also joining the cast are Dar Zuzovsky, recognized from "Vanished," and Sofía Rodríguez. These actors will complement a roster of talent already confirmed for the pilot. Previously announced cast members include Ray Romano, Joshua Jackson, Kaley Cuoco, Julia Schlaepfer, and Jack Grazer. Additionally, Dean Cole, Liana Liberato, Debra Messing, and Brian Stokes Mitchell are slated to appear in recurring guest roles. The series also features F. Murray Abraham, who will play a guest role. "How to Survive Without Me" is an adaptation of a memoir by Kristen Howerton, titled "Dispatches From My Parents' Divorce." The narrative centers on a woman confronting her parents' separation as her own children prepare to leave home. Liz Astrof is penning the pilot script and is also serving as an executive producer. Additionally, Astrof is set to direct the episode. Julie Bean is on board as an executive producer, with Howerton participating as a co-executive producer. The project falls under the Warner Bros. Television banner, where Astrof holds an overall deal. The development of this comedy pilot continues to attract a diverse group of actors, signaling robust interest in the series' potential.