Stephnie Weir Joins ABC Comedy Pilot 'Do You Want Kids?'

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Stephnie Weir has been cast as a series regular in the upcoming ABC comedy pilot 'Do You Want Kids?'. Weir will play Carol, a sweet Orange County mom who is excited to become a grandmother. The single-camera comedy, co-created and executive produced by Rachel Bloom and Dan Gregor, is about a married couple, Rosie (Bloom) and Alex Vasilescu (Scovel), who in one universe have a baby and in the other do not, and the many ways that huge decision alters their lives.

Why it matters

Weir's casting marks an expansion of her acting credits, which include roles in shows like 'MadTV', 'The Goldbergs', 'The Comedians', and 'Happy Together'. The 'Do You Want Kids?' pilot is an opportunity for Weir to take on a series regular role in a high-profile ABC comedy.

The details

In addition to Bloom and Scovel, Weir joins fellow series regulars Pete Gardner and Caitlin Reilly in the pilot. Trent O'Donnell is directing the pilot, which was co-written by the husband-and-wife team of Bloom and Gregor. The trio are executive producing with Steven Levitan and Danielle Stokdyk of 20th TV-based Levitan Productions and Jeff Morton.

• The pilot is scheduled to film in early 2026.

What’s next

The 'Do You Want Kids?' pilot is scheduled to film in early 2026 for potential inclusion in ABC's 2026-2027 programming lineup.