Cobie Smulders’ latest sitcom, her first since How I Met Your Mother, has encountered a significant obstacle. Since her early 2000s debut with guest appearances on series such as Smallville and Tru Calling, Smulders has embraced a wide range of characters.
Notably, she has portrayed Maria Hill in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, serving as a dependable figure throughout various films and shows. She has also played significant supporting roles in anthologies like American Crime Story and in teen dramas such as High School.
However, her most memorable character continues to be Robin Scherbatsky from How I Met Your Mother. Even more than ten years after the beloved sitcom concluded, Smulders was poised to make a comeback to sitcoms with the prospective series Friends & Family. Yet, a recent report suggests that this is now improbable.
According to Deadline, Friends & Family, featuring Smulders, is no longer being considered for a pickup by ABC. This pilot would have represented Smulders’ first leading role in a comedy since How I Met Your Mother concluded in 2014. Additionally, it would have signified her comeback to ABC following the reversal of the renewal for the crime dramedy Stumptown in 2020.
The Pilot Is Portrayed As A Touching Story
Friends & Family is a creation of Morgan Murphy, characterized as a touching story that “delves into the complex relationships of friendships and family ties.” Specifically, as noted in the production update from Tales From The Collection, the pilot was intended to be framed within the context of contemporary relationships and the essence of mutual support.
This territory would have been well-known to Smulders, considering her experience on How I Met Your Mother. Despite facing a challenge in her comeback to network television, the actress has an array of diverse projects scheduled for the upcoming months. Among these, two are featured in prominent streaming series.
What Lies Ahead For Cobie Smulders ?
Cobie Smulders is set to return in Season 4 of The Lincoln Lawyer. She is expected to portray Allison, a significant character for the protagonist Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), with the possibility of her returning for Season 5.
Additionally, she will reprise her role in Shrinking, reuniting with her How I Met Your Mother co-star Jason Segel. In the Apple TV+ dramedy, Smulders plays Sofi, who may become a love interest for Jimmy (Segel). In the realm of film, Smulders is set to feature in the psychological thriller Sharp Corners alongside Ben Foster.
Additionally, she will take the lead in the dramedy Jill Takes A Break with Thomas Sadoski. Fans can take comfort in knowing they will continue to see plenty of this beloved actress. Nevertheless, the interval between How I Met Your Mother and Smulders’ upcoming network TV sitcom is destined to extend even further.