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title: "Toni Collette to star in Apple TV’s Lenni"
description: "The series is an adaptation of the Norwegian show Pernille and is now filming in Sydney."
url: https://mactoreality.com/toni-collette-to-star-in-apple-tvs-lenni
published: 2026-11-05T17:28:34Z
updated: 2026-11-05T17:28:34Z
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# Toni Collette to star in Apple TV’s Lenni

*The series is an adaptation of the Norwegian show Pernille and is now filming in Sydney.*

**Key points**

- Apple TV announced a new comedy-drama series, Lenni, starring Academy Award nominee Toni Collette.
- The series adapts the Norwegian show Pernille and is currently filming in Sydney, Australia.
- Apple has not yet announced a premiere date or episode count for Lenni.

[Apple TV announced](https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2026/11/apple-tv-announces-heartwarming-new-comedy-drama-lenni-starring-academy-award-nominee-toni-collette/) a new comedy-drama series, *Lenni*, with Oscar nominee Toni Collette in the lead role. Filming is under way in Sydney, and the show adapts the Norwegian series *Pernille*.

Collette plays Lenni, a divorced child-welfare worker and mother of two who is trying to protect her family after a family tragedy. Sarah Scheller adapted the series, and BAFTA and Emmy winner Dearbhla Walsh directs.

The ensemble cast includes Ciarán Hinds, Dan Wyllie, Josh McKenzie, Celeste Barber, Genevieve Hegney, Arka Das and Wayne Blair. Made Up Stories and Keshet International produce the series.

Screen NSW is backing the production through its Made in NSW Fund. Apple has not announced a premiere date or episode count.

## Why it matters

Apple TV continues to build its comedy-drama slate with established talent. It follows the announcement of [The Choir](https://mactoreality.com/apple-tv-comedy-the-choir-stars-james-corden-and-ruth-jones), starring James Corden and Ruth Jones.

## Sources

- [Apple TV Press: Apple TV announces heartwarming new comedy-drama “Lenni,” starring Toni Collette](https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2026/11/apple-tv-announces-heartwarming-new-comedy-drama-lenni-starring-academy-award-nominee-toni-collette/)

*This report was written by the Mac to Reality newsdesk with AI assistance from the sources listed above, under the editorial policy at https://mactoreality.com/editorial-policy.*