HIGH DESERT - WE CHAT WITH THE STARS AND DIRECTOR JAY ROACH

Patricia Arquette show’s off her comedic talents in the wacky new series, High Desert.

Starring and executive produced by Patricia Arquette, “High Desert” is a new eight-episode dark comedy directed by Emmy Award winner Jay Roach, created by Nancy Fichman, Katie Ford and Jennifer Hoppe, and executive produced by Ben Stiller.

The half-hour series follows Peggy (Arquette), an on-again-off-again addict who decides to make a new start after the death of her beloved mother, with whom she lived in the small desert town of Yucca Valley, California, and makes a life-changing decision to become a private investigator. Matt Dillon, Christine Taylor, Weruche Opia, Brad Garrett, Bernadette Peters and Rupert Friend also star.

“High Desert” is produced by Apple Studios, Red Hour Films, 3 Arts Entertainment and Delirious Media.

“High Desert” makes its global debut with the with the first three episodes on Wednesday, May 17, followed by new episodes weekly, every Wednesday.

I spoke with stars Rupert Friend and Weruche Opia and director Jay Roach who knows a thing or two about directing a good comedy!