Abbi Jacobson, Dave Franco to star in Netflix drama 6 Balloons

By Ariana Bacle
Published on October 11, 2016 04:45PM EDT
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Abbi Jacobson and Dave Franco are most known for their comedic roles, but the two actors are taking a breather from laughter to star in upcoming Netflix drama 6 Balloons, which will center on the ongoing heroin epidemic, EW has confirmed.

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In 6 Balloons, Jacobson will play the sister of Franco’s character, a drug addict who relapses while caring for his young daughter. Marja-Lewis Ryan, who is penning the script for the upcoming Splash remake starring Channing Tatum and Jillian Bell, wrote the screenplay and will direct.

The news was first reported by Deadline.

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