When Lee Eisenberg first read Lessons in Chemistry, he found himself immediately captivated by the world of Bonnie Garmus’ bestselling novel. Upon finishing the book, he immediately cold-called representatives at Apple, who held the rights to the novel, and asked for a job.
“I said, ‘I don’t know what’s happening with the show, but if there’s anything I can do, whether it’s handing out coffees or writing it or doing anything, I’m here,” Eisenberg tells Rolling Stone.
Best known for his work on The Office and the Freevee hit Jury Duty, Lesson in Chemistry is a marked departure for Eisenberg. The novel introduces audiences to chemist Elizabeth Zott who, after being barred by the patriarchy from completing her life’s work researching DNA, decides to become the face of an afternoon cooking show. Now an Apple+ TV series run by Eisenberg, the show takes…
