The creator of the popular sitcom Derry Girls revealed on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, plans for a new comedy‑drama series that will be set in the Wildwoods, New Jersey. The project is still in the development phase, and no filming schedule has been released.
The unnamed creator, whose work on Derry Girls earned international acclaim and multiple awards, is expanding her portfolio with a story that will take place in the coastal resort community of the Wildwoods. Derry Girls, which ran for several seasons, became known for its blend of humor and coming‑of‑age themes set against a Northern Irish backdrop.
The Wildwoods, a cluster of beachfront towns along the Atlantic coast, is celebrated for its historic boardwalk, amusement rides and summer tourism. The area has attracted visitors from the greater New York and Philadelphia regions for decades and has been used occasionally for film and television shoots.
The announcement positions the Wildwoods as a potential new hub for television production. Local officials said the development could increase visibility for the region and contribute to community pride.
While details about the series' plot, cast and production timeline remain undisclosed, the creator’s decision to locate the narrative in the Wildwoods signals a willingness to explore settings beyond the creator’s native Ireland. The community will monitor forthcoming updates as the project moves toward pre‑production.
The creator, a Northern Irish writer and producer, has built a career on stories that blend humor with social observation. Following the conclusion of Derry Girls, she has pursued several projects that explore different geographic settings, and the Wildwoods proposal marks her first venture into an American seaside locale.
If the series proceeds to filming, local businesses anticipate increased patronage from cast and crew, while the exposure of the Wildwoods on a global platform could attract additional tourists. The region’s existing infrastructure, including hotels, restaurants and production services, positions it to accommodate a television production of this scale.