J.J. Abrams to produce new comedy-drama series for Apple

Los Angeles — Apple is ordering a comedy-drama series from J.J. Abrams that will feature original music by Sara Bareilles.

Little Voice is described by Apple as a romantic tale of searching for one's true voice as a young adult.

The show received a 10-episode order, Apple said on Wednesday. The cast and the release date were not announced.

Abrams, whose credits include Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Lost, will serve as executive producer for Little Voice.

The Grammy-nominated Bareilles earned a Tony Award bid last year for her music for Waitress.

I've been keeping a secret. :) https://t.co/ihPCMs5JaS

— Sara Bareilles (@SaraBareilles) June 6, 2018

Jessie Nelson, who collaborated with Bareilles on Waitress, will be the show runner and an executive producer for the Apple series.