Trending Now - Rita Wilson Signs on for HBO Max's 'how to Survive Without Me' Pilot

WHO:

Deadline - Rita Wilson has joined the cast of HBO Max's drama pilot "How to Survive Without Me."

Variety - Wilson will appear alongside cast members Ray Romano, Joshua Jackson, Kaley Cuoco, Julia Schlaepfer, Jack Ball, Kylar Miranda, and Julian Grey.

WHAT:

Deadline - Wilson will play the role of Beverly, described as elegant, loving, and a prolific writer-director.

Variety - Wilson's role is a series regular in the pilot.

WHERE:

Deadline - The pilot is produced by Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television for HBO Max.

WHY:

Variety - Rita Wilson is recognized as an extraordinary talent, which may have influenced her casting in the pilot.

HOW:

Deadline - The pilot is part of a collaboration between Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television.

(UPDATED May 5, 2026 21:20 UTC)

Rita Wilson has officially joined the cast of HBO Max's drama pilot "How to Survive Without Me," where she will portray the character Beverly, an elegant and loving prolific writer-director. She will be sharing the screen with notable actors including Ray Romano, Joshua Jackson, Kaley Cuoco, and Julia Schlaepfer, among others, as a series regular in this exciting new project. The pilot is being produced by Berlanti Productions in collaboration with Warner Bros. Television, showcasing Wilson's extraordinary talent that likely played a role in her casting.