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Keshet International Partners With Apple TV+ For New Series Starring Toni Collette

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Keshet International is co-producing a new dark comedy-drama series called "Leni" for Apple TV+, starring Toni Collette. Filming has begun in Sydney, Australia, and the show will be released globally on Apple's streaming service. The series features Collette as a social worker with a chaotic personal life, drawing on her acclaimed acting career. Avi Nir and Keren Shahar are among the executive producers.

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  • Keshet International is co-producing the new Apple TV+ series "Leni" starring Toni Collette.
  • Filming for the dark comedy-drama "Leni" has started in Sydney, Australia.
  • The series will be available on Apple TV+ in over 100 countries worldwide.
  • Toni Collette plays a social worker with a troubled family life in the show.
  • Avi Nir and Keren Shahar are executive producers for Keshet International.

Keshet International, the global arm of Keshet, has announced its partnership in the production of a new series titled "Leni," set to premiere on Apple TV+. Filming for the dark comedy-drama has commenced in Sydney, Australia, and the show will be available on Apple's streaming platform in over 100 countries worldwide.

The series stars award-winning actress Toni Collette as a divorced mother of two and a social worker who dedicates her life to helping other families, while her own family life is in disarray. "Leni" is being produced by Made Up Stories and Keshet International. Key producers include Avi Nir, CEO of Keshet Group, and Keren Shahar, CEO of Keshet International.

Collette, an Australian actress, producer, and musician, is recognized for her versatile performances across various genres. Her breakthrough role in "Muriel's Wedding" earned her a Golden Globe nomination. She later received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "The Sixth Sense" and won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for her performance in "United States of Tara."

Her notable works also include "Little Miss Sunshine," "Hereditary," "Knives Out," "Unbelievable," and "The Staircase." Collette was married to musician Dave Galafassi for nearly 20 years, with whom she has two children; they announced their divorce in December 2022. The actress is also an advocate for environmental and animal rights issues.

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