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About a Boy is an American single-camera sitcom adapted from Nick Hornby's novel and the related 2002 film. The series stars David Walton as Will Freeman, a successful songwriter and carefree bachelor in San Francisco. His life changes when Fiona and her son Marcus move next door, leading Will and Marcus to form a friendship that draws Will into family life. Minnie Driver plays Fiona and Benjamin Stockham plays Marcus.
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What is About a Boy (US) based on?
The American sitcom is adapted from Nick Hornby's novel and the related 2002 film. It reworks the story for a San Francisco setting and a television ensemble.
Who plays Will Freeman in About a Boy?
David Walton plays Will Freeman, a successful songwriter and carefree bachelor. His routine changes when Fiona and her son Marcus move next door.
Where is the U.S. version of About a Boy set?
The sitcom is set in San Francisco, California. That setting distinguishes it from the original British novel and film, which are associated with London.
How does Marcus change Will's life in About a Boy?
Marcus is Fiona's middle-school-aged son, and his arrival next door disrupts Will's bachelor lifestyle. Their relationship gradually turns Will from a self-focused songwriter into a more involved adult figure.
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