LOS ANGELES, June 5 (UPI) -- Showtime said it plans to air a new 12-episode comedy series called "The United States of Tara," the pilot of which was written by "Juno" scribe Diablo Cody.
The co-production of Dreamworks Television and Showtime Networks stars Australian actress Toni Collette, known for her roles in "Muriel's Wedding," "The Sixth Sense," "The Hours" and "Little Miss Sunshine."