TORONTO — CBC and Wolf + Rabbit Entertainment announced today principal photography has begun on the seventh season of original hit comedy series Workin’ Moms.
This will be the show’s final season, according to series creator and executive producer Catherine Reitman (Black-ish, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), who also stars in the lead role of Kate Foster.
Other executive producers of the show include Reitman’s partner Philip Sternberg (Workin’ Moms, Six Little McGhees), Jonathan A. Walker (Between, Trailer Park Boys), Tina Horwitz (Workin’ Moms) and Joe Sorge (Wild Yellowstone).
Currently shooting in various locations in and around Toronto, the new season of Workin’ Moms will premiere on CBC and CBC Gem in winter 2023, followed by its global release outside Canada on Netflix, says a press release.
“To our incredible fans, making this show has been the ride of my life. Philip and I hit the ground, day one of season one, with a three-month old and a two-year-old, watching as we pressed forward on one mission: to tell the stories of four flawed mothers, who dared to be something beyond their nurseries,” Reitman said in the press release.
“Going to work every day, whether in the room with our brilliant writers, on set with our extraordinary cast or in post with the best producing team in the business, has cemented in me the importance of telling stories that have meaning, surrounded by artisans who get it.
“But like any story, there must be an ending. And so, it is with love and gratitude that I’m announcing season seven as our final season. The biggest thank you to our partners, CBC and Netflix, for getting behind a show that points a flashlight into the darkest corners of motherhood. To those of you who’ve stopped me on the street, to share your love of the show — I see you. I hear you. And I thank you. Go get ’em mamas…”
Season seven of Workin’ Moms picks up where season six left off, with motherhood, relationships and career choices all put to the test as the women “confront demons from their past in order to move forward into their future,” the press release says.
Reprising their roles are Dani Kind as Anne, Jessalyn Wanlim as Jenny, Sternberg as Nathan, Ryan Belleville as Lionel, Sarah McVie as Val, Sadie Munroe as Alice, Peter Keleghan as Richard, Nikki Duval as Rosie, and Enuka Okuma as Sloane.
“Over seven remarkable seasons Workin’ Moms has brought laughter to audiences the world over while also shining a light on the delicate balance of personal connections — with our children, our partners, our friends and our colleagues — and the internal struggle to maintain a sense of self. The dedicated international fan base and critical acclaim is evidence that Workin’ Moms has more than hit the mark,” said Sally Catto, general manager of entertainment, factual and sports at CBC.
“It has been a delight and an honour to partner with Catherine — an immeasurable talent, in front of and behind the camera — Philip, and the incredibly talented Workin’ Moms team — this is a series that will undoubtedly continue to connect with audiences for years to come. While it will be bittersweet to say goodbye to these unforgettable characters, we are excited for audiences to watch this brilliant final season.”
For season seven, Jessie Gabe (Mr. D, Being Erica) and Karen Kicak (Mary Kills People, Detention Adventure) are showrunners and also serve as executive producers. Lisa Benedetto is co-executive producer and Daniel Gold is supervising producer.
Workin’ Moms is a CBC original series produced by Wolf + Rabbit Entertainment with the financial participation of the Canada Media Fund and Netflix.
