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Published 17:21 IST, October 11th 2019

Drew Barrymore's daytime talk show set to release in fall of 2020

Actor Drew Barrymore is set to host a daytime talk show for CBS Television Distribution which will be launching in the fall of 2020 as announced on October 10.

Reported by: Bhavya Sukheja
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Actor Drew Barrymore, who recently starred in Netflix's series Santa Clarita Diet, is set to host a daytime talk show for CBS Television Distribution which will be launching in the fall of 2020 as announced on October 10. The 44-year-old actor has reportedly shot a pilot for the show two months back with executive producers, Chris Miller and Ember Truesdell. The CBS Global Distribution Group COO and CFO Steve LoCascio claim that the upcoming show will energize any station's lineup. He further added that he is looking forward to work with CBS TV Stations president Peter Dunn. 

"It is beyond my wildest dreams to have this opportunity for a daily talk show. I'm truly thrilled and honoured to be creating this show with CBS," Barrymore expressed. 

"Drew is a huge star and a breath of fresh air - her show will energize any station's lineup," said Steve LoCascio.

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Golden Globe Award winner

Besides the talk show, Barrymore is the owner of a cosmetic company called Flower Beauty, a wine company called Barrymore Wine and a Flower Press Magazine. She has also produced a number of shows and films such as a culinary competition show Knife Fight and an upcoming remake of Charlie's Angels. She recently won a Golden Globe Award for her role as 'Edith Bouvier' in the HBO film Grey Gardens which was about the infamous East Hampton estate and its eccentric inhabitants. The actor, producer, director, author, model, and entrepreneur achieved fame as a child actress with her role in E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. When she was just 16-years-old, she released an autobiography, Little Girl Lost

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The Flower Beauty in India

The award-winning and actor recently also launched her cult beauty brand, Flower Beauty in India. Her cosmetic brand is a combination of cruelty-free, luxury-quality formulas, premium packaging and an affordable price brand in the United States. Her mission is to encourage women to look and feel great in their own skin. The brand launches in India with a range of award-winning Flower Pots Powder Blush, bestselling Shimmer and Shade Eyeshadow Palettes, Lash Warrior Mascara and many more. 

(With inputs from ANI)

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Updated 19:09 IST, October 11th 2019

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