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The series is among the first projects the
iPhone maker has acquired for its plunge into original
television programming, where it aims to compete with
established players such as Netflix Inc and Time Warner Inc's
HBO.
The untitled project taps top-level Hollywood talent at a time
when deep-pocketed technology companies are jockeying with
traditional networks to land A-list stars.
It marks Aniston's first TV show since her famous role on the
hit comedy "Friends" ended in 2004. Witherspoon, who appeared on
"Friends" as Aniston's younger sister, recently starred in and
served as a producer of the Emmy-winning HBO series "Big Little
Lies."
Apple spokeswoman Rita Cooper Lee also confirmed the company had
ordered a remake of Steven Spielberg's 1980s science fiction
anthology series "Amazing Stories." News of a potential deal for
the Spielberg show had emerged in October.
It is unclear when the shows will be released or where viewers
will be able to see them. Apple has not divulged if it will put
its own TV series in the iTunes Store, where it sells shows made
by other companies, or on another platform.
Aniston and Witherspoon will among be the show's executive
producers. It will be produced by Media Res, a studio founded by
former HBO executive Michael Ellenberg.
(Reporting by Lisa Richwine)
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