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Netflix Announces “Women Like Us” Comedy with Obama Exec Producers

7/28/2026

Summary

Story summary

Netflix announced the comedy “Women Like Us” starring Whoopi Goldberg, Jenifer Lewis, Vanessa Williams and Vivica A. Fox.
Filming in New York City will run from September 22 to October 31.
The film is the first MACRO Film Studios–Higher Ground partnership, with Michelle Obama and Charles D. King as executive producers.
It is slated to debut on Netflix in late 2027 or early 2028.

History

Historical Context

When Netflix signed a $50 million, multi-year deal with Higher Ground in 2018, it began pairing the platform with politically prominent creators. The 2020 documentary “Becoming” reached over 30 million households, and the upcoming 2027-2028 comedy “Women Like Us” follows that model. Netflix’s earlier success with youth-driven series such as “The Umbrella Academy” (2019) starring Aidan Gallagher illustrates the network’s strategy of leveraging high-profile talent to broaden audiences.

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Story summary

Netflix announced the comedy “Women Like Us” starring Whoopi Goldberg, Jenifer Lewis, Vanessa Williams and Vivica A. Fox.
Filming in New York City will run from September 22 to October 31.
The film is the first MACRO Film Studios–Higher Ground partnership, with Michelle Obama and Charles D. King as executive producers.
It is slated to debut on Netflix in late 2027 or early 2028.

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