The festival is made possible by Citi returning as an official sponsor, and William S. Paley Foundation as the founding benefactor.
“Nobody Wants This, Shrinking and The Pitt stand out not only for their exceptional writing, but for the way they’ve captured the hearts of audiences worldwide, and we are honored to announce these acclaimed shows as our first selected programs for this year’s PaleyFest LA,” said Maureen J. Reidy, President & CEO, The Paley Center for Media. “We want to extend our tremendous thanks to Citi and the William S. Paley Foundation for their generous and continued support of PaleyFest LA.”
PaleyFest LA will celebrate an exceptional lineup of prestigious television series as well as the celebrities and cultural icons who are setting the bar for excellence in media and entertainment. The festival also offers fans the exclusive behind-the-scenes conversations that have become a hallmark of PaleyFest LA.
Across its two celebrated seasons, Emmy-nominated Nobody Wants This – the irresistibly charming romantic comedy from Netflix and creator Erin Foster—has struck a chord with audiences through its witty, heartfelt exploration of modern relationships. The unexpected love story between a rabbi and an agnostic dating podcaster becomes comedy gold in the hands of Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, whose chemistry grounds the series’ sharp observations on love, faith, and family. Justine Lupe, Timothy Simons and Jackie Tohn round out the ensemble cast. Bold, clever, and emotionally rich, Nobody Wants This offers a fresh and resonant spin on the contemporary rom-com.
The critically acclaimed, Emmy Award–nominated Apple Original series Shrinking, from Warner Bros. Television and co-created by Jason Segel, Bill Lawrence, and Brett Goldstein, continues to stand as a masterclass in nuanced, character-driven comedy. Seamlessly blending laugh-out-loud humor with deeply resonant emotion, the series is propelled by one of the most exceptional comedic ensembles working today. As anticipation builds for its upcoming third season, Shrinking remains not only a fan favorite but a modern classic, solidifying its place among television’s all-time greats.
This year’s Emmy Award winner for Best Drama Series, The Pitt, quickly emerged as one of television’s most compelling new series. Delivered in gripping weekly installments, the HBO Max and Warner Bros. Television drama from R. Scott Gemmill and John Wells reinvigorates the medical genre with its taut storytelling, layered moral dilemmas, and unflinching emotional depth. Anchored by a bravura performance from Noah Wyle and an outstanding ensemble, The Pitt has redefined appointment television—setting a new benchmark for what prestige drama can be.
“We are so excited to bring Nobody Wants This to PaleyFest this year! We’ll discuss icks, hot rabbis, surprise nightstands, and more,” said Erin Foster, Creator, Executive Producer, and Writer.
“We’re very excited to give Shrinking fans a peek of what goes on behind the scenes and give them an early look of a season 3 finale that we’re very proud of,” said Bill Lawrence, Co-Creator and Executive Producer.
The Paley Member community receives exclusive Members-Only benefits including discounts on PaleyFest LA tickets and presale access to tickets for selection of the best seats in the house before they sell out, as well as year-round benefits for Paley programs and events. To become a Paley Member, or to give the gift of Paley Membership this holiday season, please visit paleycenter.org/join-us .
Paley Members and Citi cardmembers will have presale ticket access as follows, until seats sell out:
- Paley President’s Circle; Patron Circle Platinum, Gold, Silver; Patron’s Circle+; Partner Members; and Citi cardmembers can purchase tickets starting on Tuesday, January 27 at 9:00 am PT
- Paley Individual, Family, and Supporting Members can purchase tickets on Thursday, January 29 at 9:00 am PT
- The general public will have access to purchase tickets on Friday, January 30 at 9:00 am PT
Since its inception in 1984, PaleyFest LA has honored notables such as Lucille Ball, Barbra Streisand, George Lucas, Ava DuVernay, Norman Lear, among others, as well as the casts and creative teams from Stranger Things, The Sopranos, The Simpsons, The West Wing, Mad Men, Mary Tyler Moore, Parks and Recreation, Will & Grace, The Walking Dead, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Outlander, and countless more.
While fans eagerly await the start of PaleyFest LA, they have the opportunity to relive some of the festival’s best moments on the Paley Center’s YouTube channel. Some of the memorable shows featured include Stranger Things, Severance, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Morning Show, Hacks, Suits, Lost, The Golden Girls, The Big Bang Theory, The Mandalorian, Loki, and many more.
PaleyFest LA supports Paley’s many education initiatives and programs, and the continued preservation of the Paley Archive, located at The Paley Museum in New York and The Beverly Hills Public Library in Beverly Hills, and featuring more than 160,000 historically significant television and radio programs, as well as television commercials.
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