Jennifer Aniston will act in the series based on Jennette McCurdy’s memoir "I’m Glad My Mom Died"

Jennifer Aniston will act as mother in the series based on Jennette McCurdy’s memoir, "I’m Glad My Mom Died". The book was published in 2022 and tells the real-life story of Jennette McCurdy as a child actor on Nickelodeon and her narcissistic mother.

The series will consist of 10 episodes.

In the past, McCurdy acted in Nickelodeon's "iCarly" and "Sam & Cat". 

Jennifer Aniston and Jennette McCurdy share a common experience of having controlling mothers. Both have spoken openly about the emotional challenges they faced growing up, and how their mothers' strict expectations impacted their self-esteem and personal development.