Schumer, 40, stars as the titular character Beth, whose life appears to be relatively good on paper with her wine distributor job in Manhattan and long-term relationship. But an unexpected incident pushes her to reevaluate her life, including the hopes she has for her future.
Hulu releasedthe show’s first traileron Tuesday, which sees Schumer’s Beth admit she’s “ready for a new start.”
“I’m done selling wine,” continues Beth.
Beth also realizes she has resorted to “following” around her current boyfriend in a “sad” way, leading her to eventually break up with him. “I’m never dating again,” she says.
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“I really like him, but I’ve spent a lot of time on guys that I knew weren’t right,” Beth says. “I’m finally listening to my instincts and I’m going for what I want.”
Susannah Flood, Kevin Kane, Yamaneika Saunders, Laura Benanti, Larry Owens, Rosebud Walker, and LaVar Walker are also in the cast.
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In addition to starring inLife & Beth, Schumer wrote, directed and executive-produced the show. She recently opened up about how the upcoming series includes aspects of her own life.
“It’s based on themes from my life. But there is stuff that Beth does that really happened,” she toldEntertainment Weekly. “There’s an episode where she flashes some boys. That happened to me. And episode 9 has a dark moment that’s real.”
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Giving an overall summation of the series, the comedian said: “It’s about so much.”
“It’s really what I am thinking about every day, which is releasing your own shame and fear,” she continued. “Because of these early traumas, we arm ourselves, and it’s about letting go and trusting and how to let yourself figure out how to be happy.”
Life & Bethpremieres March 18 on Hulu.
source: people.com
