Sarah Silverman is getting political in new Hulu series ‘I Love You, America’
As a comedian, Sarah Silverman is known for her no-holds-barred explorations of her life and circumstances; her provocative, unapologetically left-leaning riffs on politics and social issues; and an appearance at the 2016 Democratic National Convention where she rebuked boisterous supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders for “being ridiculous.”
Now, Hulu is hoping that Silverman can make the most of these impulses in a new topical series that will include trying to connect with people far different from herself.
The video service said Monday that it had given a 10-episode order to a half-hour show tentatively titled “I Love You, America,” in which Silverman will “discuss the current political/emotional landscape of the country.”
In a brief description of the show’s format, Hulu’s statement said that Silverman was “looking to connect with people who may not agree with her personal opinions through honesty, humor, genuine interest in others, and not taking herself too seriously.”
“While it’s great to connect with like-minded people, Silverman feels it’s crucial, now more than ever, to connect with un-like-minded people,” the statement said.
No debut date was announced for “I Love You, America,” which is being produced by Funny or Die and its co-founders Will Ferrell and Adam McKay.
