If a new sitcom reminds you of Wyc Grousbeck’s life, it’s no accident

‘Extended Family’ was inspired by the unconventional family dynamics of Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck, his wife Emilia Fazzalari, and her ex-husband George Geyer.

If you find yourself watching an unfamiliar NBC sitcom that seems oddly familiar but also not, it isn’t just you. “Extended Family,” a new NBC sitcom, was inspired by the unconventional family life of Boston Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck, his wife Emilia Fazzalari, and her ex-husband George Geyer. The show explores the lives of divorced couple Jim and Julia, portrayed by Jon Cryer and Abigail Spencer, who continue to maintain an amicable relationship while co-parenting their two children.

Instead of the traditional arrangement of children moving between their parents’ homes, the show introduces the concept of “nesting,” where parents alternate living in the same home. Adding complexity, Spencer’s character gets engaged to Trey, a fictionalized version of Grousbeck, played by Donald Faison.

The series takes a positive approach to divorce, portraying the characters as navigating their blended family with humor and cooperation.