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In Brief: Connie Britton, Sam Nivola to Star in Hulu's 'Phony' and More

DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON, AUG 07 – The series explores identity and family through a teenage boy’s mysterious accident, starring two 'The White Lotus' alums and produced by 20th Television.

  • Hulu has added Phony to its lineup, greenlighting the coming-of-age mystery series starring Connie Britton and Sam Nivola.
  • The series hails from showrunner and writer-director Nick Paley, who co-showruns with Anthony King and executive produces with Connie Britton, Charlie Alderman, Drew Goddard, and Sarah Esberg.
  • Hulu describes Phony as a half-hour coming-of-age mystery in which Sonny, played by Sam Nivola, wakes after a car accident to find his mom Ellen, played by Connie Britton, replaced by an impostor.
  • Building on his breakout this year, Nivola will continue his American TV run with Phony at Hulu, following roles in The White Lotus and The Perfect Couple.
  • Stepping off Phony, Nivola next stars in DRIVER’S ED alongside Molly Shannon and Kumail Nanjiani, premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival next month.
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Variety broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
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