Family Leave is based on author Amy Krouse Rosenthals moving book Bedtime For Mommy . The Office star Ed Helms will play Jess and Bill Walker, two parents who are trying to maintain their familys closeness as their children get older, more independent, and farther apart .
Washington, United States, November 30: Ed Helms of The Office has joined Jennifer Garner for the forthcoming body-swap comedy set, Family Leave at Netflix, according to Variety, a US news outlet.The film, which is based on author Amy Krouse Rosenthal's moving book Bedtime For Mommy, is being directed by Joseph McGinty Nichol, also known as McG.It was written by Adam Sztykiel (Black Adam, Made of Honor) and produced by Adam Sztykiel.In the film, Garner and Helms will play Jess and Bill Walker, two parents who are attempting to maintain their family's closeness as their children get older, more independent, and farther apart.
According to Variety, there are still more cast members to be announced, including Jason Brian Rosenthal and David Hyman.For Wonderland, McG is producing the film with Mary Viola.McG has directed The Babysitter, Rim of the Earth, and the upcoming motion picture Uglies.Helms, who is best known for playing Cornell alum Andy Bernard on the enduring sitcom The Office, recently developed and co-created the Peacock comedy series Rutherford Falls. He appeared in Tag, Vacation, The Hangover collection, and Chappaquiddick.