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Julia Roberts to star in 'Today Will Be Different' limited series

By Karen Butler
Julia Roberts arrives on the red carpet before the screening of the film "Money Monster" at the opening of the 69th annual Cannes International Film Festival on May 12. Roberts is set to star in the limited television series "Today Will Be Different." File Photo by David Silpa/UPI
Julia Roberts arrives on the red carpet before the screening of the film "Money Monster" at the opening of the 69th annual Cannes International Film Festival on May 12. Roberts is set to star in the limited television series "Today Will Be Different." File Photo by David Silpa/UPI | License Photo

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17 (UPI) -- Oscar-winning actress Julia Roberts is set to star in a small-screen adaptation of Maria Semple's novel Today Will Be Different, which takes place over the course of one very busy day.

Semple will write the limited series, which is being produced by Megan Ellison's Annapurna Pictures, Variety reported.

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"I'm giddy that Eleanor Flood will be brought to life by Julia Roberts and am elated to collaborate with Megan Ellison, Sue Naegle, and the team at Annapurna on this endeavor. This will be a fun ride!" Semple said in a statement, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The network where it will air has not been chosen yet.

Roberts' film credits include Pretty Woman, Notting Hill and Erin Brockovich. This will be her first role as a television series regular.

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