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Esther Smith and Rafe Spall star in trailer for Apple’s comedy series Trying

March 31, 2020 by Gary Collinson

Apple TV+ has released a trailer for the upcoming comedy series Trying which stars Esther Smith and Rafe Spall as a thirty-something couple confronted by bewildering new challenges while trying to adopt a child; watch it here…

All Nikki (Esther Smith) and Jason (Rafe Spall) want is a baby—but it’s the one thing they just can’t have. How are they going to fill the next 50 years if they can’t start a family? After ruling out every other option, Nikki and Jason decide to adopt and are confronted by a world of bewildering new challenges. With their dysfunctional friends, screwball family, and chaotic lives, will the adoption panel agree that they’re ready to be parents?

Trying premieres on Apple TV+ on May 1st and features a cast that also includes Imelda Staunton, Ophelia Lovibond, and Oliver Chris.

Originally published March 31, 2020. Updated March 30, 2020.

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, News, Television, Trailers Tagged With: Esther Smith, Rafe Spall, Trying

About Gary Collinson

Gary Collinson is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Flickering Myth. He is a film, television and digital content writer and producer, whose work includes the gothic horror feature The Baby in the Basket and the suspense thriller Death Among the Pines. He is also the author of Holy Franchise, Batman! Bringing the Caped Crusader to the Screen.

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