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Jaime Pressly's R&R: A Groundbreaking Comedy on Inclusivity

9/20/2025

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Jaime Pressly's Liston James Productions is creating a comedy series called R&R.
The show centers on Rachel, a gay character, and her twin brother Robbie, who has Down syndrome.
The proof-of-concept pilot debuted at SXSW, winning several awards, including Best Pilot at the Baton Rouge Underground Film Festival.
Writer JJ Herz focuses on authentic representation of characters with disabilities.
Herz plans to recruit queer and disabled writers, particularly those with Down syndrome, to enhance inclusivity.

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Story summary

Jaime Pressly's Liston James Productions is creating a comedy series called R&R.
The show centers on Rachel, a gay character, and her twin brother Robbie, who has Down syndrome.
The proof-of-concept pilot debuted at SXSW, winning several awards, including Best Pilot at the Baton Rouge Underground Film Festival.
Writer JJ Herz focuses on authentic representation of characters with disabilities.
Herz plans to recruit queer and disabled writers, particularly those with Down syndrome, to enhance inclusivity.