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Netflix Orders Mockumentary Series About Irish Dancing From ‘Derry Girls’ Creator
Netflix has greenlit a new mockumentary series titled “Jig,” focusing on competitive Irish dancing, created by Lisa McGee, the mind behind “Derry Girls.” The project marks another expansion of McGee’s television portfolio on the streaming platform.
26 Aug, 16:09 — 26 Aug, 17:01
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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual12h ago
‘Derry Girls’ Creator Lisa McGee Sets Mockumentary ‘Jig’ at Netflix
The comedy is one of several series the streamer announced at the Edinburgh TV festival.
By Rick Porter
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Mockumentary about Irish dancing by creator of Derry Girls among Irish works coming to Netflix
Lisa McGee’s latest comedic enterprise is one of several series that will feature Irish cast and creators.
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