Rita Wilson Joins HBO Max Pilot ‘How to Survive Without Me’

May 5, 2026 1:00pm PT Rita Wilson Joins HBO Max Pilot ‘How to Survive Without Me’

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Rita Wilson has joined the cast of the HBO Max drama pilot “How to Survive Without Me” in a series regular role, Variety has learned.

Wilson will appear alongside previously announced cast members Ray Romano, Joshua Jackson, Kaley Cuoco, Julia Schlaepfer, Jack Ball, Kylar Miranda, and Julian Grey.

“Rita Wilson is an extraordinary talent and the perfect actor to anchor this story,” said Sarah Aubrey, head of Max Original Programming. “We’re proud to welcome her to the incredible cast of ‘How to Survive Without Me.’”

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