Actress-comedian Mindy Kaling is getting her own show. The 33-year-old Massachusetts native is creating, producing and starring in a new FOX series called “The Mindy Project.” Kaling will be playing a single physician who struggles to juggle her personal and professional life.
“I think my character really wants to picture herself as the protagonist in a romantic comedy,” Kaling explained. “I’m someone who loves romance. I always have loved it. Most people who grew up as nerds—as I was, surprisingly—have loved romance.”
The actress went on to say, “I just wanted to explore love and romance, but with people who are, like, legitimately busy and have busy lives. Especially with women my age, too—I think if you have a career, you’re thinking, like, ‘When is this other side of my life going to click into place?’”
In addition to “The Mindy Project,” Kaling will be returning for season 9 of NBC’s “The Office.” “I think I’m going to be in the premiere, which I’m really excited about, and maybe another episode,” Kaling said.
“The Mindy Project” will premiere September 25 on FOX, while “The Office” returns September 20 on NBC.
