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How to Survive Without Me
GenreFamily drama
Created by
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production companies
Original release
NetworkHBO Max

How to Survive Without Me is an upcoming American family drama television series created by Greg Berlanti, Robbie Rogers and Bash Doran for HBO Max.

Premise

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The series follows the De Angelis family, who do not know how to manage their lives, after the matriarch Beverly was passed away.[1]

Cast and characters

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Main

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  • Ray Romano as Leo De Angelis, patriarch of the De Angelis family
  • Joshua Jackson as Cooper De Angelis, the eldest son of Leo and Beverly and a chef
  • Kaley Cuoco as Kate De Angelis, the eldest daughter of the family and an interior designer
  • Julia Schlaepfer as Liz De Angelis, the youngest daughter of the De Angelis family
  • Jack Ball as Cary De Angelis, the middle son of the family, who works at his father’s financial planning firm
  • Kylar Miranda as Luis, Cary's husband and a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers
  • Julian Grey as PJ De Angelis, the youngest child of the family who lives with his father
  • Tommy Dewey as Dan, Kate's Husband and a creative painter
  • Scarlett Abinante and Colette Porch as Beth and Stephanie, the twin daughters of Kate and Dan
  • Matthew Kellison as Bennett, Cary and Luis’ older child
  • Ella Rubin[a] as Dottie, Cary and Luis’ younger child
  • Rita Wilson as Beverly De Angelis, deceased matriarch of the De Angelis family and a writer/director

Guest

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  • Genevieve Angelson as Molly, one of the Kate's regular clients
  • Joe Romano as young Leo
  • Katie Monds as young Beverly
  • Katie Aselton as Parker, the manager of a new members club she is about to open.
  • Richard Blackmon as Josh, the husband of Parker and the business-minded investor in the member’s club
  • Will Yun Lee as Dr. Marcus Chen, Beverly's oncologist
  • Kevin Changaris as Todd Henderson, one of the Kate's clients and a married entertainment lawyer who has an affair with Liz
  • Pressley Hosbach as Madison, the nanny for Cary and Luis’ children
  • Dar Zuzovsky as Maya, a waitress at the restaurant who casually has a relationship with her co-worker Cooper
  • Sofía Rodríguez-Toymil as Zara, one of the Leo and Cary’s business management clients and a popstar

Production

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Development

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In November 2025, it was announced that HBO Max had ordered a family drama pilot that was written by Greg Berlanti and Bash Doran, from a story that they co-wrote with Robbie Rogers. The series are executive produced by Berlanti, Rogers, and Sarah Schechter via Berlanti Productions, which has an overall deal with Warner Bros. Television, Doran, Daniel Minahan who directed the pilot, Ryan O'Connell, and Leigh London Redman.[2][3][4][1]

In September 2026, the series was ordered by the streamer, consisting of 15 episodes.[1]

Casting

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In February 2026, it was announced that Ray Romano and Joshua Jackson joined the series as series regulars.[5][6] In March, it was announced that Kaley Cuoco and Julia Schlaepfer would be joining the series.[7][8] In April, it was announced that Julian Grey, Jack Ball, Kylar Miranda were added to the main cast.[9] In May, Rita Wilson, Scarlett Abinante, Tommy Dewey, Matthew Kellison, Colette Porch and Ella Rubin[a] were announced as series regulars, while Genevieve Angelson, Joe Romano, Katie Aselton, Richard Blackmon, and were cast in guest roles.[10][11][12] In June, it was reported that Dar Zuzovsky, Kevin Changaris, Pressley Hosbach, Sofía Rodríguez-Toymil were added to the guest roles.[13]

Filming

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In March 2026, it was reported that the pilot of the series was gearing up for production in Los Angeles.[14]

Notes

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  1. 1 2 3 Not to be confused with 2001 born actress Ella Rubin

References

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  1. 1 2 3 White, Peter (September 16, 2026). "Greg Berlanti's How To Survive Without Me Lands Series Order At HBO Max". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 17, 2026.
  2. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (November 6, 2025). "HBO Max Orders 2 Drama Pilots From Jeremy Carver, Greg Berlanti & Bash Doran; Exec Sarah Aubrey On Strategy For Shows In 'The Pitt' Model". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  3. ↑ Maas, Jennifer (November 20, 2025). "HBO Boss Casey Bloys on Warner Bros. Discovery Sale, 'Harry Potter' TV Series Timeline and Using 'The Pitt' as Model for Max Shows". Variety. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  4. ↑ Petski, Denise (February 23, 2026). "Daniel Minahan Set To Direct 'How To Survive Without Me' HBO Max Drama Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  5. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (February 3, 2026). "Ray Romano To Star In 'How To Survive Without Me' HBO Max Family Drama Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  6. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (February 4, 2026). "Joshua Jackson To Star In 'How To Survive Without Me' HBO Max Drama Pilot, Setting 'Dawson's Creek' Reunion With Greg Berlanti". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  7. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (March 4, 2026). "Kaley Cuoco Joins Ray Romano & Joshua Jackson In 'How To Survive Without Me' HBO Max Drama Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  8. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (March 9, 2026). "Julia Schlaepfer Joins HBO Max Pilot 'How To Survive Without Me'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  9. ↑ Petski, Denise (April 8, 2026). "Three Leads Cast In 'How To Survive Without Me' HBO Max Drama Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
  10. ↑ Otterson, Joe (May 5, 2026). "Rita Wilson Joins HBO Max Pilot 'How to Survive Without Me'". Variety. Retrieved September 17, 2026.
  11. ↑ Grobar, Matt (May 6, 2026). "Scarlett Abinante, Genevieve Angelson, Tommy Dewey, Matthew Kellison, Colette Porch & Ella Rubin Join HBO Max Drama Pilot 'How To Survive Without Me'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 17, 2026.
  12. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (May 21, 2026). "'How To Survive Without Me': Joe Romano To Play Younger Version Of Dad Ray, Katie Aselton & Will Yun Lee Also Cast As Guest Stars In HBO Max Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 17, 2026.
  13. ↑ Otterson, Joe (June 8, 2026). "HBO Max Pilot 'How to Survive Without Me' Adds Kevin Changaris, Pressley Hosbach, Dar Zuzovsky, Sofía Rodríguez (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 17, 2026.
  14. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (March 18, 2026). "HBO's 'Rooster', Max Pilot 'How To Survive Without Me' Pickup Chances Boosted By CA Tax Credits". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 17, 2026.
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