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In the 10-episode program, Aniston plays a
well-known television journalist on a fictional morning program
whose male co-presenter, played by Steve Carell, has been fired
amid sexual harassment accusations.
The 50-year-old actress, who rose to global stardom through
"Friends", starred in a string of movies after the hit 1994-2004
series ended, including "Horrible Bosses", "The Break-Up" and
"Marley & Me" on top of a few cameos on television shows.
"It wasn't really about TV versus film," Aniston told reporters
at a London screening of "The Morning Show" about taking on a
television starring role.
"It was really the show ... I love morning talk shows and
getting to learn about the world behind it is just fascinating
... It was the most rewarding thing I've done in years.""The
Morning Show" looks at issues highlighted by the #MeToo movement
- which has drawn attention to sexual harassment and abuse of
women in the fields of entertainment, business and politics - as
well as ageism.
"I haven't necessarily felt that ageism has affected me only
because I feel like I'm working more than I've ever worked,"
Aniston said.
"The #MeToo of it all, we're all kind of trying to find our way
and understand this new normal. And I think the show does a
really good job of shedding a light on that."
Oscar winner Witherspoon, who played Aniston's sister on
"Friends", portrays a young reporter. Both actresses were also
executive producers on "The Morning Show".
"It's different now. We have a lot more experience. We have a
lot more wisdom. We've learned a lot," Witherspoon told
reporters on working with Aniston again. "And we feel we've
learnt the stories we want to tell."
Apple TV+ launches on Friday.
Asked how a series can stand out when streaming services are
regularly launching original content, executive producer Michael
Ellenberg said: "Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston and Steve
Carell - is probably the simplest thing."
"And then it was an amazing opportunity to be part of Apple's
launch ... it's a company that knows how to create a moment when
the iPhone comes out, you know it's coming out. And I think
everyone knows our show is coming out right now too."
(Reporting by Sarah Mills; Writing by Marie-Louise Gumuchian;
Editing by Frances Kerry)
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