SWIPE RIGHT Comedy Series Lands on YouTube Red in 2018 Featuring Celebrity Guests

By: Feb. 09, 2018
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SWIPE RIGHT Comedy Series Lands on YouTube Red in 2018 Featuring Celebrity Guests

YouTube revealed the casting for the series SWIPE RIGHT, a multi-generational comedy about relationships - both romantic and familial. Based on a true story from Carly Craig, this eight-episode comedy series about dating and relationships in the digital age will debut on Youtube Red in 2018.SWIPE RIGHT, currently in production, stars Craig (American Housewife, Hall Pass) as "Olivia." Leading the cast as series regulars are award-winning actress Rosanna Arquette (Pulp Fiction, After Hours, The Whole Nine Yards, Desperately Seeking Susan) as "Mary" and Chelsea Frei (Hostess, Audition, Wolf) as "Jayne."

Celebrity guest stars include Jason Sudeikis, Rick Springfield, Peter Gallagher, Tyler Posey, Thomas Lennon, Bryan Greenberg, Charles Michael Davis, Christopher McDonald, Rhys Coiro, Craig Frank, Alice Lee and Sarah Burns.

A lifetime of saying no has left "Olivia" single and miserable on her 35th birthday. In SWIPE RIGHT, this workaholic verging on a breakdown vows to plunge into the hellish world of Tinder by dating all 252 of her matches. She is spurred on by her sister "Jayne" - a young married woman experiencing a seven-year itch. The sisters are joined by their recently widowed mother, "Mary," who is now also a part of the online dating scene.

SWIPE RIGHT is created by Carly Craig and and Daniel Reisinger. Written by Craig with Reisinger directing, the series is executive produced by Craig, Reisinger, Jeremy Garelick (The Break Up, The Wedding Ringer) and Robin Schiff (Romy & Michele's High School Reunion). Schiff also serve as co-showrunner alongside Craig. Sam Anzel and George Paaswell serve as producers.

YouTube Red is a subscription that gives you access to Youtube Red Original movies and series, a premium music service and an uninterrupted experience across YouTube. Youtube Red is currently available in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico and Korea.

Launched in May 2005, YouTube's mission is to give everyone a voice and show them the world. We believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share and build community through our stories. Youtube is a Google company.



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