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Jeff Astrof is known for Trial & Error (2017), The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006) and Partners (2012). He has been married to Shawni Modrell since 28 May 2000. They have two children.
- Producer, Writer, Additional Crew
- Jeff Astrof
- Finding A Home For Non-Conforming Genres
- It’S All in The Tone
- Avoiding Stereotypes
Built on the idea of a non-genre-comforming show, they had some initial difficulty in gaining traction. “Sharon wanted to create a new genre that was both a comedy and made you shit your pants – the shit-com and I wanted to create that never before seen show,” said Astrof. Since networks are looking to compare new TV show concepts to existing ones,...
There is inherent difficulty in genres that can’t be easily categorized. “It’s all in the tone,” said Astrof. This problem was exacerbated when they couldn’t easily compare Shining Valeto other television shows. Then they had to present the controversial idea of Pat being possessed or depressed with similar symptoms without overly upsetting the aud...
Pat Phelps is a frazzled mom and writer of erotic fiction with writer’s block. She’s been sober for almost two decades, she’s unfulfilled physically and emotionally, her kids push her away, and she can’t write her second steamy novel. Astrof and Horgan were conscious of writing Pat as a writer stereotype. “Sharon kept me in check with the typical w...
Apr 18, 2022 · Shining Vale co-creator Jeff Astrof breaks down the Courteney Cox-led horror comedy, the twisty season finale, hopes for season 2 and more.
- Grant Hermanns
- Editor & Interviewer
Dec 6, 2023 · Jeff Astrof reveals that the outline for Shining Vale season 3 is already written, but the show has not been renewed yet. He highlights the show's complexity, both in terms of storytelling and production, and the challenges of juggling multiple tasks.
- Senior Reporter
Feb 28, 2022 · Shining Vale, the upcoming Starz horror-comedy series, brings in both a unique co-creator, Jeff Astrof, to the scene and a character navigating the trials of friendship & business with Merrin...
Apr 18, 2022 · Shining Vale co-creator, showrunner, and writer Jeff Astrof spoke with Bleeding Cool about the horror-comedy STARZ series, the lines between genres, hopes for certain characters, and what he...
Mar 6, 2022 · Sharon Horgan and Jeff Astrof explain what went into crafting the scares of Shining Vale, and what kind of future they see for the series.
