# Jamie Lee Curtis takes charge in new comedy Newlyweds 2026-08-13T09:51:06+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Jamie Lee Curtis returns to sitcoms as producer and star of NBC's "Newlyweds", premiering in October. The comedy follows a middle-aged couple, played by real-life spouses Tea Leoni and Tim Daly, who marry after just days together. Curtis, playing the ex-wife, said she had "begged" agents for a sitcom role and wanted to be "the boss" as a producer. The show was announced at NBCUniversal's Los Angeles presentation, which also teased the "Friday the 13th" prequel "Crystal Lake" starring Linda Cardellini. Curtis called the multi-camera format her "favourite job" for its rehearsal rhythm and live audience energy. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: Jamie Lee Curtis, NBC, Newlyweds, sitcom, Tea Leoni, Tim Daly Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/jamie-lee-curtis-takes-charge-in-new-comedy-newlyweds/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/jamie-lee-curtis-takes-charge-in-new-comedy-newlyweds/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.