Netflix is expanding its animation slate with Chicago Party Aunt, a 16-episode series order to be created by Chris Witaske and based on his Twitter account. Chicago Party Aunt will star Jon Barinholtz (Superstore) and Katie Rich, who also serve as executive producers alongside Will Gluck’s Olive Bridge Entertainment and Titmouse.
Netflix has been working hard to create more original animated content in recent years, including Big Mouth, which was recently renewed for three seasons. Chicago Party Aunt will join the lineup of other adult-focused animated shows like Tuca & Bertie, BoJack Horseman, and F is For Family on the network.
Chicago Party Aunt’s Twitter account is a popular parody of Chicago’s social scene, providing satirical commentary on the city and its inhabitants with humor reminiscent of The Devil Wears Prada.
Plot Summary of “Chicago Party Aunt”
The plot of “Chicago Party Aunt” is a setting in a Chicago high-rise and office space where Chicago Party Aunt is the boss. The series follows the Chicago party aunt’s life in Chicago as she deals with a demanding job along with her obsessive compulsions to drink alcohol heavily and ride on the city’s “L”.

Voice Cast of “Chicago Party Aunt”
- Lauren Ash
- Rory O’Malley
- RuPaul Charles
- Jill Talley
- Ike Barinholtz
- Jon Barinholtz
- Da’Vine Joy Randolph
- Rich
- Witaske
About “Chicago Party Aunt”
Created by Witaske, Jon Barinholtz, and Rich, Chicago Party Aunt follows Diane Dunbrowski, aka the Chicago Party Aunt (voiced by Ash), as she stays true to her mantra, “If life gives you lemons, turn that shit into Mike’s Hard Lemonade.”
Ash’s Diane Dunbrowski has always been and always will be the life of the party, even when the party has long since been over. Her complete lack of adulting is perfectly balanced by her heart of gold and desire to help others. A die-hard Chicago sports fan and general fan of Italian beef to be washed down with plenty of Malort and beer, Diane would do anything for her city and continues to live every day like it’s a 1980’s Styx tour bus.
Release Date of “Chicago Party Aunt”
The series will air in two parts, with the first eight episodes premiere on Friday, September 17, 2021.