Emily Hampshirehas been keeping busy since herSchitt’s Creekdays, joining a number of various projects post-Stevie Budd. Most recently,Deadlineannounced that Hampshire will lead the upcoming comedyD-Day.
Described as a raunchy comedy,D-Daycenters on Kate, a woman fresh out of a divorce and sexually inexperienced. With encouragement from her friends, Kate decides to go back into the dating pool, but she won’t settle for just anyone; she has certain standards to uphold. Regardless, Kate is set on sabotaging her ex’s wedding day.
Hampshire is perhaps best-known for her six season run on the widely-loved comedySchitt’s Creek, where she played the sarcastic yet lovable motel employee Stevie. Though the series placed her in the spotlight, Hampshire has appeared in a number of other TV and film projects. Prior toSchitt’s Creek, she lent her voice to shows such asBracefaceand6Teen, and starred in the live-action SYFY series12 Monkeys. She appeared in films includingmother!,It’s a Boy Girl Thing, and more. Her upcoming projects includeBloody Hell,Slip, andMary Hartman, Mary Hartman, among others. In October, Hampshire will release her debut graphic novelAmelia Aierwood: Basic Witch.
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Netflix’sOne Day at a TimewritersAndy Roth,Becky Mann, andAudra Sielaffreunite to penD-Day’s screenplay. The trio also previously worked on the comedy seriesRules of Engagement. Additional TV writing credits amongst them includeAnger Managementfrom Roth, andIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,Carol’s Second Act, andThe Real O’Nealsfrom Mann and Sielaff. All three have also worked in producing capacities.Betsy Thomaswill make her feature directorial debut with the film. Her prior directing credits include episodes from several television shows, includingSuperstore,Home Economics, andMy Boys, which she created and executive produced. Thomas also has several additional executive producer and writing credits across television.
D-Daywill be produced by Level 1 Entertainment’sEdward MilsteinandBill Todman Jr., withLimor Hakimacting as a co-producer.Gary BarberandPeter Oillataguerrewill executive produce for Spyglass, withChris Stoneoverseeing the project for the company.
Thomas shared her excitement about Hampshire’s casting, telling Deadline, “I am so thrilled to work with the immensely talented Emily Hampshire to bring this hilariously randy script to life.”
There’s currently no additional information regarding cast or release date forD-Day. In the meantime, relive Hampshire’s showstopping scene from Season 5 ofSchitt’s Creek:
