Cheryl Hines Makes Her Directorial Debut With 'Serious Moonlight'

Best known for her role in Curb Your Enthusiasm, actress Cheryl Hines talked to us about her directorial debut in Serious Moonlight, a romantic dramedy written by the late Adrienne Shelly (she directed Hines in the critically acclaimed Waitress).

The film centers on a high-powered attorney (Meg Ryan) who duct tapes her adulterous husband (Timothy Hutton) to the toilet, right before their home is invaded by burglars. The original screenplay writer of the project was Adrienne Shelly (she directed Hines in the critically acclaimed Waitress), who was murdered in New York and her widower Andy Ostroy produced the film on her behalf.

In a recent interview Hines said, "I feel a great sense of pride to be directing this film, I had such respect for Adrienne and the work she did. And I love her writing so much. That tone is really in my wheelhouse."

A native of Miami Beach, Hines moved to Los Angeles after graduating from Florida State University. In her new setting, she found her natural talent for improvisational theater, and gained fame with roles in the TV series Suddenly Susan, The Wayans Bros. and Friends. She earned an Emmy nomination for her role on Curb Your Enthusiam , where she stars as Larry David’s spoiled wife.

Serious Moonlight hits theaters on Friday, December 4. For more information, visit seriousmoonlightfilm.com.

Written by LaTeisha Clay