Watch: Brie Larson series 'Lessons in Chemistry' adapts Bonnie Garmus novel

Brie Larson stars in a series adaptation of "Lessons in Chemistry." File Photo by Rocco Spaziani/UPI
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Sept. 14 (UPI) -- Apple TV+ is introducing the new series Lessons in Chemistry.

The streaming service shared a trailer for the drama Thursday featuring Brie Larson.

Lessons in Chemistry is based on the Bonnie Garmus novel of the same name. The show takes place in the early 1950s and follows Elizabeth Zott (Larson), a woman whose dream of being a scientist is put on hold in a patriarchal society.

"When Elizabeth finds herself fired from her lab, she accepts a job as a host on a TV cooking show, and sets out to teach a nation of overlooked housewives -- and the men who are suddenly listening -- a lot more than recipes," an official synopsis reads.

Lewis Pullman, Aja Naomi King, Stephanie Koenig, Kevin Sussman, Patrick Walker and Thomas Mann also star.

Lewis Pullman attends the Academy Awards in March. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Lewis Pullman attends the Academy Awards in March. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

Lessons in Chemistry is created by The Office writer and director Lee Eisenberg, who serves as writer, showrunner and executive producer. Larson also executive produces with Susannah Grant, Michael Costigan and Jason Bateman.

Thomas Mann attends the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of "The Land of Steady Habits" in 2018. File Photo by Christine Chew/UPI
Thomas Mann attends the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of "The Land of Steady Habits" in 2018. File Photo by Christine Chew/UPI

The series will have a two-episode premiere Oct. 13 on Apple TV+, with subsequent episodes to be released weekly on Fridays.

Larson is known for playing Carol Danvers, aka Captain Marvel, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and previously starred on the Showtime series United States of Tara.

Brie Larson attends the Cannes Film Festival in May. File Photo by Rune Hellestad/UPI
Brie Larson attends the Cannes Film Festival in May. File Photo by Rune Hellestad/UPI