Netflix has greenlit a comedy series adaptation of Justin Halpern's 2012 memoir "I Suck at Girls", which will be penned by Halpern and Patrick Schumacker, co-showrunners on popular ABC sitcom "Abbott Elementary". The project has also roped in veteran TV producer Bill Lawrence, who serves as an executive producer via his banner Doozer, along with Warner Bros. Television.
The series follows three high school sophomores navigating the ups and downs of teenage romance while figuring out their identities. Inspired by Halpern's own experiences with childhood crushes and losing his virginity, the show promises to be a humorous take on adolescent struggles. "I Suck at Girls" originally began life as a pilot for Fox in 2013, under the working title "Surviving Jack", but was eventually shelved.
However, with Netflix ordering the adaptation, it's unclear whether the project will see the light of day, given that the deal is contingent on casting. As such, Variety has chosen not to comment further on the matter. Despite this uncertainty, production details have been confirmed, with Halpern and Schumacker set to serve as executive producers alongside Chet Dave, Lawrence, Jeff Ingold, and Liza Katzer.
The involvement of Halpern, Schumacker, and Lawrence is noteworthy, given their prior experience in developing and producing shows such as "Abbott Elementary", "Shrinking", and "Scrubs". With this team on board, the adaptation promises to bring a unique blend of humor and heart to the screen.
The series follows three high school sophomores navigating the ups and downs of teenage romance while figuring out their identities. Inspired by Halpern's own experiences with childhood crushes and losing his virginity, the show promises to be a humorous take on adolescent struggles. "I Suck at Girls" originally began life as a pilot for Fox in 2013, under the working title "Surviving Jack", but was eventually shelved.
However, with Netflix ordering the adaptation, it's unclear whether the project will see the light of day, given that the deal is contingent on casting. As such, Variety has chosen not to comment further on the matter. Despite this uncertainty, production details have been confirmed, with Halpern and Schumacker set to serve as executive producers alongside Chet Dave, Lawrence, Jeff Ingold, and Liza Katzer.
The involvement of Halpern, Schumacker, and Lawrence is noteworthy, given their prior experience in developing and producing shows such as "Abbott Elementary", "Shrinking", and "Scrubs". With this team on board, the adaptation promises to bring a unique blend of humor and heart to the screen.
I'm curious about how they'll tackle the whole "figuring out identity" thing, but with a team of creators like halpern and schumacker at the helm, i'm expecting some great laughs. 
The fact that it's been around since 2013 already and was shelved by fox is wild... fingers crossed it gets made now 
bill lawrence on board is a huge plus too - his shows are always so well-crafted 
Those guys have proven themselves with shows like "Abbott Elementary" and "Shrinking", so I'm expecting big things from this one.
Casting is key, after all...
! It sounds like it's gonna be super relatable for anyone who's been there, done that... or is just trying not to be there anymore 
. The fact that the creators are coming from real life experiences is gonna bring such authenticity to the show. I'm also loving the lineup of producers - they've got a solid track record with shows like "Abbott Elementary" and "Shrinking". Fingers crossed they can make this adaptation happen and bring it to our screens soon! 
just saw that netflix is adapting 'I Suck at Girls' into a comedy series 
! Justin Halpern's memoir is super relatable, especially for anyone who's been through awkward teenage years 
. I love that it's being adapted with a talented team like Patrick Schumacker and Bill Lawrence on board 
. The fact that they're bringing their expertise from shows like "Abbott Elementary" and "Scrubs" to this project is a great sign 
. However, I'm a bit skeptical about the casting situation - fingers crossed that Netflix can find the right people for these lead roles 
. Overall, I think this show has the potential to be hilarious and heartfelt at the same time 
. Can't wait to see how it all comes together! 
it's gonna be so relatable for us old souls who struggled with crushes in high school 
i'm low-key excited for this project already 
. The fact that it's not getting picked up by Fox (or whatever working title they had back then) is probably a blessing in disguise - sometimes those reboots just don't pan out 
What do you guys think? Are you down to give this show a try when it eventually hits Netflix?
Either way, I'm intrigued to see how this show turns out. Will it capture the awkwardness and vulnerability of adolescence with accuracy? Only time (and maybe a few laughs) will tell 
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. I mean, how original is it really? Three high school sophomores navigating romance and identity? It sounds like every other teen sitcom ever made... 
And what's up with the deal being contingent on casting? Are they really gonna pass on this show if they can't find the right actors? 
i'm not sure if i'd wanna watch that but i guess if it's funny and stuff, ill check it out 
I mean, I'm stoked that Netflix is reviving the project now! It's awesome to see creators like Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker bringing their own experiences to life. The team behind this show has some serious credentials, too - who wouldn't want to watch a comedy series from people who've worked on "Abbott Elementary", "Shrinking", and "Scrubs"? 
It's gonna be hilarious seeing the ups and downs of teenage romance and identity struggles played out on screen. Fingers crossed that they'll get it just right this time! 
Will Netflix be able to get the casting right and make it work? I don't know, man... my mind is all over the place now