The new series premieres March 14 on Max.
Amy Chozick was not prepared when she got the call from Warner Bros. At least not physically.
Chozick, a journalist, was in full writing mode a.k.a.
Scott Foley and Melissa Benoist on ‘The Girls on the Bus’.Max / Nicole Rivelli
“My book was very personal,” Chozick says.
“I said it’s a littleJulia & Julia, but with politics.”
Warner Bros. was hooked.
Christina Elmore, Melissa Benoist, Carla Gugino, and Natasha Behnam on ‘The Girls on the Bus’.Max / Nicole Rivelli
They ended up optioning her book, and when super producerGreg Berlantigot word, he wanted in.
“We knew nobody wanted to relive 2016.
And so they used a chapter in Chozick’s book to launch a new story.
Christina Elmore and Melissa Benoist on ‘The Girls on the Bus’.Max / Nicole Rivelli
“You become friends with people you never would normally because you’re thrust together.
It’s almost like a band on the road.”
“I knew she was adorable and could hit all the emotional notes,” Chozick says.
Brandon Scott and Melissa Benoist on ‘Girls on the Bus’.Max / Nicole Rivelli
“I did not know how naturally comedic she is.
She’s so funny.”
And humor is a big part of the show.
Melissa Benoist and Carla Gugino on ‘The Girls on the Bus’.Max / Nicole Rivelli
Yes, it’s about politics, and yes, it’s airing during an election year.
But there’s also romance, intrigue … and a shirtlessScott Foley.
Chozick is hoping the show can serve as an outlet for viewers.
Melissa Benoist on ‘The Girls on the Bus’.Max / Nicole Rivelli
“There’s a lot of hope and heart in it.”
It’s prestigious, but it’s not glamorous.”
“We really do feel like the heart of the show is female friendship,” Chozick says.
“This environment puts them together.
You have to make conversation with the Fox News reporter sitting next to you at every event.
Maybe you find that you have more in common than you think.”
