‘Who TF Did I Marry?’ TV show in development inspired by viral TikTok series
A woman’s intense marriage story is transitioning from TikTok to the small screen.
The upcoming “Who TF Did I Marry?” series, inspired by the hit TikTok videos from Tareasa “Reesa Teesa” Johnson, is officially in production and will feature “The White Lotus” star Natasha Rothwell.
This information was initially shared by Variety, which reported that the show is being developed at ABC Signature, with confirmations from both Johnson and Rothwell through their social media channels.
“It’s official baby!!!!” Johnson expressed on Instagram. “I’m beyond excited about this. Partnering with @natasharothwell is the best choice ever. I can’t wait for us to bring this story to life.”
Rothwell also took to Instagram to share her excitement, stating, “CAN’T STOP. WON’T STOP.”
Earlier this year, Johnson gained significant attention with her 52-part TikTok series that chronicled her tumultuous five-month marriage to a man she described as a “pathological liar.”
In her videos, Johnson recounts meeting her ex-husband, whom she calls Legion, on Facebook Dating and the subsequent marriage. She claimed that she quickly discovered he had been deceiving her throughout their relationship, creating fake bank statements, falsifying legal documents, and having a criminal past, among other lies.
The TikTok series, which Johnson began posting on February 14, went viral, amassing millions of views. Many commenters noted that her story was compelling enough to warrant a TV adaptation, which led to Rothwell being cast to portray Johnson while also taking on a role as a producer, as reported by Variety.
In a March interview with Tamron Hall, Johnson described the overwhelming nature of her TikTok series’ popularity as “surreal,” admitting she “never imagined” it would gain such traction.
“It’s been a lot to handle,” she said. “I’m just an ordinary person. I still have my job, so I go to work every day.”
This is not the first time a viral internet sensation has been adapted for the screen. A well-known Twitter thread inspired the movie “Zola,” released in 2021, while a humorous Twitter account featuring quotes from his father led to the CBS series “$h*! My Dad Says” in 2010, though the show was canceled after one season.
Contributing: Mary Walrath-Holdridge, YSL News